How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day

Gelb, Michael J.

ISBN 10: 0440508274 / ISBN 13: 9780440508274

Published by Dell, 2000

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Synopsis:

This inspiring and inventive guide shows you how to develop your full potential by following the example of one of history’s greatest geniuses, Leonardo da Vinci.

Acclaimed author Michael J. Gelb, who has helped thousands of people expand their minds to accomplish more than they ever thought possible, draws on Da Vinci’s notebooks, inventions, and legendary works of art to introduce the Seven Da Vincian Principles—the essential elements of genius. From curiosità, the insatiably curious approach to life, to connessione, the appreciation of the interconnectedness of all things, Gelb reveals an exhilarating new way of thinking.

Through step-by-step exercises and provocative lessons, you will learn how to harness the power—and wonder—of your own genius.

You will master life-changing abilities such as:

• Problem solving
• Creative thinking
• Self-expression
• Enjoying the world around you
• Goal setting and life balance
• Harmonizing body and mind

With Leonardo da Vinci as your inspiration, this practical guide empowers you to think differently, live creatively, and unlock your highest potential.

About the Author: Michael J. Gelb is the world's leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development. He is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated learning, and innovative leadership. Gelb is the author of fourteen books on creativity and innovation, including Innovate Like Edison: The Five-Step System for Breakthrough Business Success, with Sarah Miller Caldicott, the great-grandniece of Thomas Edison.

In 1999, Michael Gelb won the Brain Trust Charity's Brain of the Year Award; other honorees have included Stephen Hawking, Garry Kasparov, and Gene Roddenberry. In 2003, he was awarded a Batten Fellowship by the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business. Gelb co-directs the acclaimed Leading Innovation Seminar at Darden with Professor James Clawson. From 2008 to 2012, Gelb also served as the Director of Creativity and Innovation Leadership for the Conscious Capitalism Institute.

A former professional juggler who has performed with the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, Michael Gelb introduced the idea of teaching juggling as a means to promote accelerated learning and team building. A fifth-degree black belt in the Japanese martial art of aikido, Gelb is co-author, with International Grandmaster Raymond Keene, of Samurai Chess: Mastering Strategic Thinking Through the Martial Art of the Mind. Gelb is also a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique and the author of the classic work Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique.

In 2010 Michael Gelb released Wine Drinking for Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices, a unique and original approach to team building. His most recent book is Creativity on Demand: How to Ignite and Sustain the Fire of Genius.

Michael J. Gelb lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Bibliographic Details

Title: How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven ...
Publisher: Dell
Publication Date: 2000
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: very_good