books by Michael J. Gelb

books by Michael J. Gelb

books:

Michael J. Gelb

The How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci Workbook: Your Personal Companion to How to Think Like Leonardo da ...

Michael J. Gelb

Dell, 1999

Great way to step back and relook your life
At first I was skeptical but the workbook has turned out great. I have been using it on and off at times in my life when a lot of things are going on and I need a way to rethink about what I am really doing with my life. It may not be for everyone but for the few ...

Work Like Da Vinci: Gaining the Creative Advantage in Your Business and Career (Your Coach in a Box)

Michael J. Gelb

Your Coach in a Box, 2006

Bravo for Work Like Da Vinci
I just got done listening to Work Like da Vinci. It is brilliant with a presenation that puts you inside one of Michael's workshops. It has a rifle shot accuracy at thoughtfully addressing the most relevant needs for personal development in business in the 21st ...

Discover Your Genius: How to Think Like History's Ten Most Revolutionary Minds

Michael J. Gelb

Harper Paperbacks, 2003

A bargain deal
I honestly did not intend to buy this book. I wanted to get free shipping and was browsing bargain books. This gold nugget appeared and I decided to give it a shot. When this book arrived, the contents were amazing. The author illustrates through words and ...

Innovate Like Edison: The Success System of America's Greatest Inventor

Michael J. Gelb, Sarah Miller Caldicott

Dutton Adult, 2007

An Informative and Engaging Exploration of The Innovation Process
I have used "Innovate Like Edison" as one of several texts in a graduate course on Creativity & Innovation for new product developers. This book is exceptional, in that it explores the innovation process at several levels. We get to know Edison's personal style from ...

Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique

Michael J. Gelb

Holt Paperbacks, 1996

The clearest book on AT out there
If you are studying the Alexander Technique - whether just beginning or a more advanced student - this book is a Must! Easy to read and digest, it should be on every teacher's list. However, it is important to note that the Alexander Technique can not be learned by ...

Thinking For A Change: Discovering the Power to Create, Communicate and Lead

Michael J. Gelb

Harmony, 1996

The New Economy--Our "Thinking" Too Must Change!
This book is based on the assumption that the thinking and communication skills of leadership, can, and must, be learned. And that leadership begins with personal growth. Just as Covey and Edgar Schein point out-we must understand and change ourselves, then truly ...

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

Michael J. Gelb

Dell, 2000

Great book, but has its downsides...
This book has a lot of great ideas. The exercises are wonderful and interesting. Overall, I found the book stimulating and I really got a lot out of it. For these reasons, I give the book 5 stars. However, I do feel the need to point out that it was at times rather ...

Da Vinci Decoded: Discovering the Spiritual Secrets of Leonardo's Seven Principles

Michael J. Gelb

Delta, 2005

Michael Gelb Weaves a DaVincian Spiritual Masterpiece
Gelb does, in this book, what many might think is impossible. He weaves Genius and Spirituality and the Everyman in each of Us into one beautifully executed book. Not only does he give valuable information, he backs it up with many different spiritual traditions ...

More Balls Than Hands: Juggling Your Way to Success by Learning to Love Your Mistakes

Michael J. Gelb

Prentice Hall Press, 2003

I'm Inspired!
Every time I read one of Michael's books, I feel inspired for greatness, and this book is no exception. Michael has a gift of taking things that are familiar and looking at and applying them in unique ways. In this book, Michael talks about the importance of creating ...

Present Yourself!: Capture Your Audience with Great Presentation Skills

Michael J. Gelb

Pro-Ed, 1988

Fantastic book for professional speakers
Outstanding book! Clear and concise ideas on how to take the terror out of public speaking. The book explains how to mind-map a presentation in detail so it's easily understood. There are so many "How To's" that it is one of the books I recommend to incoming ...

Samurai Chess: Mastering Art of the Mind

Michael J. Gelb, Raymond Keene

Walker & Company, 1998

An Interesting Book
Truly an interesting book to a person how does both Martial Arts and chess (As a side note a have been studying both now for a number of years). The theme was interesting because one of my Teachers actually talks like a chess person when going about how to get in an ...

Samurai Chess: Mastering Strategic Thinking Through The Martial Art of the Mind
Michael J. Gelb & Raymond Keene

Barnes & Noble Books, 1997

A guide for chess players at all levels.

Lessons From The Art Of Juggling: How to Achieve Your Full Potential in Business, Learning, and Life

Michael J. Gelb

Harmony, 1994

The ultimate success book
If you want to achieve your full potential in anything you are ever to do, whoever you are, look no further. This book helps with just that. Written in a playful tone, and with practical examples from the game of juggling, you will find all the confidence, courage and ...