Michael J. Gelb

The author of How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci profiles ten of history's most recognized thinkers--Plato, Brunelleschi, Copernicus, Queen Elizabeth I, Darwin, Jefferson, Gandhi, Einstein, Shakespeare, and Columbus--to reveal how special characteristics, from the love of wisdom to emotional intell

Two polymath movement experts draw from their 100 years of collective training to help others learn how to walk effortlessly, breathe easily, think creatively, and feel deeply alive Walking is good for you. It can regulate weight, improve sleep, elevate mood, transform stress, and boost creativity and productivity. Most people want to walk more. But what if the key isn't just to walk more, but to walk better? To connect with your physical body and unlock more energy, more vitality, and more fuel for imagination and creativity? Walking Well is designed to help readers do just that by presenting a three-part journey to improved movement: - Part 1: how to become aware of and release the tension that interferes with natural walking - Part 2: practical methods that teach the reader how to receive energy the moment it's expended, discover the harmony of walking and breathing, and awaken an archetypal animal verve so that every step becomes more poised and powerful - Part 3: meditations on walking in solitude, walking with others, walking for inspiration, and walking for transformation Filled with simple, practical guidance from authors with, collectively, over a hundred years of teaching people how to move well, this book not only improves how we walk but reveals how much is possible for us once we know how to walk well.

The image of modern corporations has been shaped by a profits over people approach, but we are at a point where business must take the lead in healing the crises of our time. The Healing Organization shows how corporations can become healing forces.Conscious Capitalism pioneer Raj Sisodia and organizational innovation expert Michael J. Gelb were inspired to write this book because of the epidemic of unnecessary suffering connected with business, including the destruction of the environment; increasing numbers living paycheck-to-paycheck and barely surviving; and rising rates of depression and stress leading to chronic health problems.Based on extensive in-depth interviews and inspiring case studies, Sisodia and Gelb show how companies such as Shake Shack, Hyatt, KIND Healthy Snacks, Eileen Fisher, H-E-B, FIFCO, Jaipur Rugs and DTE Energy are healing their employees, customers, communities and other stakeholders. They represent a diverse sampling of industries and geographies, but they all have significant elements in common, besides being profitable enterprises:Their employees love coming to work.They have passionately loyal customers.They make a significant positive difference to the communities they serve.They preserve and restore the ecosystems in which they operate.The enmity and dividedness between those who champion unfettered capitalism and those who advocate socialism is exacerbating rather than solving our problems.In a world that urgently needs healing on many levels, this is a movement whose time has come. The Healing Organization shows how it can be done, how it is being done, and how you can begin to do it too.

Glossophobia is the technical term for the fear of public speaking, and according to the National Institute of Mental Health, 74 percent of Americans suffer from it. In fact, many top professional speakers and accomplished actors experience butterflies in the stomach before presenting. They never eliminate the butterflies; they just teach them how to fly in formation. How? Michael Gelb's techniques help readers clarify what they want to say and why they want to say it. Gelb helps them zero in on their message and why their audience -- no matter how big or small -- should care about it. Once the message is razor-sharp, he teaches how to convey it in memorable, effective ways. Gelb shows that public speaking is a skill anyone can learn and enjoy. As babies we were naturally expressive and engaging, even charismatic. Mastering the Art of Public Speaking guides readers to rediscover their natural gift for communication while strengthening confidence and presence.

These days, it's often easier to avoid face-to-face contact in favor of technological shortcuts. But as Michael Gelb argues in this compelling, entertaining book, the meaningful relationships that come from real interaction are the key to creating innovative ideas and solving our most intractable problems. In The Art of Connection, Gelb offers readers seven methods of developing this essential rapport in their professional and personal lives. Each chapter covers specific techniques and illustrates them with memorable stories, relevant scientific research, and hands-on exercises that allow readers to apply their new skills. Most important, Gelb reminds us that developing rapport with others is not just a business tool to enhance productivity but a valuable end in itself. He guides us to cultivate the skills we all need to deepen our relationships, broaden our humanity, and transform our lives.

Vapaana oppimaan - kehon kautta tietoiseen oppimiseen on erinomainen esittelyteos, joka vastaa kaikkiin tavallisimpiin kysymyksiin Alexander-tekniikasta. Se innoittaa uusia tulokkaita ja antaa jo asiaan perehtyneille perusteellisen selvityksen tekniikkaan sisältyvistä moninaisista henkisistä ja fyysisistä muutosvoimista. Jo kirjan nimi kuvaa ytimekkäästi, mistä Alexander-tekniikassa on kyse: kokonaisvaltaisesta menetelmästä, jonka avulla oppii paitsi olemaan paremmin yhteydessä kehoonsa, myös tekemään havaintoja itsestään ja siten ymmärtämään paremmin kehon ja mielen välistä vuorovaikutusta sekä lisäämään yleistä hyvinvointiaan.

"The Internal Structure of Cloud Hands" offers readers an in-depth look into the art of T'ai Chi Ch'uan via the practice of Cloud Hands, a foundational exercise common to all schools of this popular martial art. Part theoretical treatise, part training manual, this book facilitates a deeper understanding of "internal" movement and training for students of T'ai Chi and other internal martial arts. Step-by-step exercises help to bring the theoretical into concrete practice and application. Author Robert E. Tangora, an accomplished practitioner and teacher of several different styles of T'ai Chi, places a heavy emphasis on the development of internal structure and building a solid foundation in the art's most basic movements. Intermediate and advanced practitioners will discover a deeply interconnected world of practice; beginning students will learn basic training methods that can help them bypass years of incomplete training and erase incorrect habits already formed. Tangora also stresses the importance of meditation and its crucial relationship to the art's health and martial aspects, as well as how to use the spine to integrate movements--especially important for practitioners with back problems who wish to learn how to move without inducing pain. Readers will learn to: - Cultivate internal power - Discover the inner workings of Tai Chi Ch'uan - Understand the meaning of the T'ai Chi classics - Move without injury - Relieve back pain

This inspiring and inventive guide teaches readers how to develop their full potential by following the example of the greatest genius of all time, 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, shows you how. Drawing on Da Vinci's notebooks, inventions, and legendary works of art, Gelb introduces Seven Da Vincian Principles--the essential elements of genius--from curiosit , the insatiably curious approach to life to connessione, the appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things. With Da Vinci as your inspiration, you will discover an exhilarating new way of thinking. And step-by-step, through exercises and provocative lessons, you will harness the power--and awesome wonder--of your own genius, mastering such life-changing abilities as: -Problem solving-Creative thinking-Self-expression-Enjoying the world around you -Goal setting and life balance -Harmonizing body and mind Drawing on Da Vinci's notebooks, inventions, and legendary works of art, acclaimed author Michael J. Gelb, introduces seven Da Vincian principles, the essential elements of genius, from curiosita, the insatiably curious approach to life, to connessione, the appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things. With Da Vinci as their inspiration, readers will discover an exhilarating new way of thinking. Step-by-step, through exercises and provocative lessons, anyone can harness the power and awesome wonder of their own genius, mastering such life-changing skills as problem solving, creative thinking, self-expression, goal setting and life balance, and harmonizing body and mind.

Michael J. Gelb reveals the methods behind Frederick Matthias Alexander's groundbreaking health exercise regimen in Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique. The Alexander Technique is now recognized the world over as the most revolutionary and far-reaching method developed for maintaining the health and efficiency of the body. Essentially a type of therapy that aims to treat and prevent a range of disorders through a system of postural changes, the Technique stresses the importance of reeducating the muscular system as a means to achieve physical and mental well-being. By unlearning common bad postural habits and ways of using the body, people can alleviate tension, fatigue, back pain, neck stiffness, asthma, headaches, depression, and many other ailments. Body Learning also shows how the Technique can be applied to every kind of learning experience, from children's education and the acquiring of basic skills to the most advanced needs of musicians, entertainers, professionals, and athletes. This revised and updated edition features: * Answers to the most commonly asked questions about the Technique* Further adventures in learning how to learn* The Balanced Resting State procedure: an aid to dynamic relaxation* Glossary of significant terms* And much more