Michael Gelb

Thomas Edison was an exceptional genius, but the greatest product of his genius was the establishment of a systematic approach to success that he believed anyone could emulate. In this conversation, Michael Gelb describes the easy-to-apply system of five competencies one needs to complete in order to find what Edison called, "Your own astounding potential."

Michael Gelb's How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci is an inspiring and inventive guide that teaches readers how to develop their full potential, using the principles of Da Vincian thought identified by the author. Beginning with a brief historical biography of Da Vinci and an overview of the astounding advances made in the arts and sciences during the Renaissance, Gelb illustrates the seven fundamental elements of Da Vinci's thought process: Questionare:...

WELCOME TO THE LAST OF THE GREAT FLYING CITIES It's 9172, YE (Year of the Empire), and the future has forgotten its past. Soaring miles over the Earth, Autumn, the sole surviving flying city, is filled to the brim with the manifold forms of humankind: from Human Plus "floor models" to the oppressed and disfranchised underclasses doing their dirty work and every imaginable variation between. Valerius Bakhoum is a washed-up private eye and street...

"An experienced presenter and executive coach shows readers how to speak effectively in a variety of situations, ranging from job interviews to wedding toasts. Topics include building rapport with audiences, managing performance anxiety, displaying appropriate body language, and using "mind maps" to organize and remember presentations"--

Unleash your creative potential. Michael J. Gelb, bestselling author of How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci, draws upon history's most revolutionary minds to help you unleash your own creativity. With fascinating biographies of all ten geniuses, personal self-assessments, and practical exercises, this book is the key to unlocking the genius inside you! • Plato -- Deepening your love of wisdom • Filippo Brunelleschi -- Expanding your perspective • Christopher...

Virtually everyone fears mental deterioration as they age. But in the past thirty years neuroscientists have discovered that the brain is actually designed to improve throughout life. How can you encourage this improvement?Brain Power shares practical, state-of-the-evidence answers in this inspiring, fun-to-read plan for action. The authors have interviewed physicians, gerontologists, and neuroscientists; studied the habits of men and women who epitomize...

The ability to learn is life's most important skill. Now, Michael Gelb, a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated learning and innovative leadership, and the world's leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development, teaches you the 5 keys to high performance: . Activate Your Brain's Success Mechanism... Transform Your Attitude about Mistakes and Failure... Play! Your Genius Birthright......

A world-renowned expert in the field of leadership development and creative thinking, Michael J.Gelb believes you don't have to be a genius to think like one. His credentials have earned him an impressive clientele, including Amoco, Xerox, AT&T, DuPont, and Merck. Drawing upon Leonardo da Vinci's notebooks, the author presents the “Seven da Vincian Principles” upon which anyone can build a more fulfilling and productive life. Interactive exercises...

In Gelb's expert perspective, Da Vinci's genius can be distilled into seven principles for the business listener : Ask the right questions (Curiositá) ; Put your answers to work (Dimostrazione) ; Develop your business senses (Sensazione) ; Turn uncertainty into opportunity (Sfumato) ; Strike a profitable balance (Arte/Scienza) ; Integrate for success (Corporalitá) ; Make the break-through connection (Connessione).