Boost Your Creative Intelligence - Softcover

Alder, Harry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749437065 ISBN 13: 9780749437060

Publisher: Kogan page, 2002

Synopsis

<p>We have all at one time or another experienced a great flash of inspiration, or been on a 'roll' when everything seems to go right, or found a better way of doing something we have been doing for years. For most of us, though, such things are all too infrequent. But now neurological experts have identified how and why these amazing experiences occur, which has led to a breakthrough in creative thinking and problem-solving skills. Drawing on this research, Harry Alder shows us how we can now perform at peak levels and consistently succeed in areas that would have once seemed impossible. His thought-provoking and absorbing guide will inspire anyone to understand the creative process and shows that through self-analysis one can: *achieve a great deal more with little effort *increase levels of inspiration and creativity *experience prolonged periods of peak performance *add a vital new dimension to one's intellectual and emotional intelligence *share some of the thinking patterns of the world's greatest achievers *take the hit and miss element out of personal achievement *know the pleasure of fulfilling the most important goals in one's life.<br><br><i>Originally published in June 2002 as CQ: Boost Your Creative Intelligence. Revised August 2005 as Boost Your Creative Intelligence.</i></p>

About this title

About the Author

<p>Harry Alder draws on his vast experience in business, having held a number of top corporate and public positions. He now trains senior executives in leading companies, specializing in the areas of creativity and innovation, advanced communication skills and personal effectiveness.<br><br> A popular conference speaker and broadcaster, with a truly international audience, Dr Alder has a Master's degree and doctorate in business administration. He is Associate Professor of a leading international business school and a certified NLP Master Practitioner. He is also a prolific and acclaimed international author of some 20 business books, many of which appear in more than 15 foreign language editions.</p>

From the Inside Flap

Boost Your Creative Intelligence
LEARN HOW TO:
IMPROVE YOUR CREATIVITY QUOTIENT (CQ)
GENERATE GREAT IDEAS
SOLVE PROBLEMS & ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS!
Harry Alder

REAR COVER:

Most of us are familiar with the term emotional intelligence (EQ) and many employers now regularly use EQ tests when recruiting people. However, in recent years, creative intelligence (CQ) has been recognized as having equal, if not greater, importance in the workplace.

Whether you want to perform more creatively at work or simply be more creative in your daily life, Harry Alder s engaging and thought-provoking guide reveals exactly what creativity is and how regardless of age, IQ or talent anyone can become more creative. He shows you how to achieve prolonged levels of creative thinking rather than the occasional flash of inspiration, and how to:

increase your levels of inspiration and creativity;
experience flashes of brilliance more frequently;
grasp new ideas and concepts more readily;
add a new dimension to your intellectual and emotional intelligence;
make full use of the right side of your brain;
improve your problem-solving skills;
see into the minds of the world s greatest thinkers;
understand how CQ can be measured, just like IQ and EQ;
fulfil your most important goals in life.

Drawing on the latest scientific research and including self-tests and invaluable internet resources, this fascinating guide will not only explain how your brain works but also inspire you to make the best use of your most powerful and unique asset.

Dr Harry Alder is a prolific and acclaimed international author, with some 25 titles to his name, many of which appear in more than
15 languages, including Boost Your Intelligence and Mind to Mind Marketing (published by Kogan Page). A psychologist, he also holds a Master s degree in business administration and is a certified NLP Master Practitioner. A popular conference speaker and broadcaster, Dr Alder trains senior executives in leading companies, specializing in creativity, innovation, communication and personal effectiveness.

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Defining creativity; Creativity and the standard brain; Creative people; Creative processes; Creative products; The creative power of self-motivation; Creativity in business

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan page
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749437065
• ISBN 13: 9780749437060
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240