A Da Vinci Code That Works
Innovative solutions to contemporary corporate and career challenges, based on Da Vinci's genius.
New York, NY (PRWEB) May 16, 2006 -- In his instant self-help classic, the international bestseller "How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci," Michael J. Gelb identified seven aspects of Da Vinci’s genius that today’s readers can emulate and apply in their own lives.
Now, in Work Like Da Vinci (Gildan Audio Original; April 2006; $29.98 US/ Five CDs), Gelb adapts these principles to the demands of the contemporary workplace, sharing the innovative solutions to contemporary corporate and career challenges that have kept him in constant demand as a top-tier speaker and consultant to Fortune 500 clients.
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)
These principles will help entrepreneurs and employees alike tackle the key business challenges of our time, including: leadership; innovation; teamwork; strategic planning; decision-making; managing change and uncertainty; giving powerful presentations; giving and receiving feedback; and more.
About the audiobook:
Work Like Da Vinci
By Michael J. Gelb
$29.98 US
Five CDs / approximately 5 hours
** Audio Original**
www.GildanMedia.com
About the author/reader:
Michael J. Gelb is a world-renowned innovator in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated learning, and leadership development, which he uses to further his vision of bringing greater creativity, consciousness, and compassion into the world.
Bringing more than 25 years of experience as a professional speaker, seminar leader and organizational consultant to his diverse, international clientele, Gelb leads seminars for organizations such as BP, Nike, Merck, IBM, Microsoft, DuPont, and KPMG. In addition, he has led executive education programs at George Mason University and the Wharton School, and was recently awarded a Batten Fellowship at the University of Virginia's Darden Business School.
Michael J. Gelb's publications include "Body Learning: an Introduction to the Alexander Technique" and "Present Yourself! Captivate Your Audience with Great Presentation Skills." His best selling audio programs, include: "Mind Mapping: How to Liberate Your Natural Genius," "Putting Your Creative Genius to Work," and "Power Speaking."
The New York Times, the Washington Post, and Training Magazine have featured Mr. Gelb's work. He has also appeared on ABC’s Good Morning America, CNN's Business Unusual and on numerous radio programs including live interviews with NPR and the BBC World Service.
A passionate student of the Renaissance and the nature of genius, Gelb ignited the current fascination with all things Da Vinci with his "How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day,” which has been translated into 24 languages and has appeared on the Washington Post, Amazon.com, and the New York Times best-seller lists. Gelb's book, "Discover Your Genius: How to Think Like History's Ten Most Revolutionary Minds," was featured in USA Today.
Gelb's latest book, "Da Vinci Decoded," taps into the seven Da Vincian principles outlined in "How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci" to show readers how to cultivate spiritual potential.
The author’s web site is www.MichaelGelb.com.
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