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One of the nation's leading psychologists asks why today's corporate leaders desire but reject creative solutions - and finds some surprising conclusions.

If you’re constantly being told to “settle on one thing,” informed that you should “finish what you start”, and fed that biggest of lies, “Jack of All Trades, Master of None”, The Leonardo Trait is for you. If you are ready to embrace your creative nature, focus on all your interests in a way that works for you, and become a Jack of all Trades and master of ALL, The Leonardo Trait audiobook is for you.

In a world increasingly ruled by numbers and algorithms, award-winning journalist Chris Jones makes a compelling case for a more personal approach to analytical thinking​. The Eye Test is a necessary course correction, a call for a more balanced, personal approach to problem-solving. Award-winning journalist Chris Jones makes the case for the human element - for what smart, practiced, devoted people can bring to situations that have proved resistant to analytics.

Thinking outside the box means applying existing knowledge in new, unexpected ways to come up with new ideas and solutions. This is an essential skill in today’s fast-changing world. But saying “think outside the box” isn’t enough - you have to be aware of the box before you can think outside it. The scientific name for this imaginary box is “mental model”. Mental models are useful because they help you learn. They help you make sense of new information and attach it to your existing knowledge. But, at the same time, they can limit your thinking.

This book takes you on a journey of self-discovery. Whether you want to become likeable, win friends, read people instantly, or influence others, this is your step-by-step guide to understanding the complex nature of the human psyche and the many intricacies and labyrinths of the mind. These skills are universal whether you are prospecting romantic relationships, interviewing situations, or spotting deception and stopping it in its tracks.

Richard is at the end of his financial rope and disappears into the woods behind his home. Where has he gone, and what is required of Felicity before she can find him? Unlock with Richard the secret behind the voice of inspiration and find out for yourself how truly dependable and ingenious your own inner voice can be.

Chaos may seem an unlikely source of creativity, but below its senseless surface lies a swirling depth of possibilities. Every person enters a world that is already filled with symbols, meanings, and stories. No-one starts with a blank canvas, rather, we find ourselves thrust into a matrix of narratives. Yet, something truly new is possible amid this chaos. Time is a space in which these stories can be reassembled, reinterpreted, and ordered in a way that gives particular meaning to my life.

The intersection of motherhood and creative life is explored in these writings on mothering that turn the spotlight from the child to the mother herself. Here, in memoirs, testimonials, diaries, essays, and fiction, mothers describe firsthand the changes brought to their lives by pregnancy, childbirth, and mothering.

Drei Millionen hochbegabte Erwachsene leben in Deutschland. Viele wissen nicht sicher um ihre besonderen Fähigkeiten und fühlen sich in diffuser Weise »anders«. Dieses Hörbuch speziell für hochbegabte Erwachsene erleichtert die Identitätsfindung. Als hochbegabter Mensch durchs Leben zu gehen könnte so schön sein: Schule und Studium stellen kein Problem dar, der gesellschaftliche Aufstieg ist gesichert ... Doch für viele hochbegabte Erwachsene sieht die Wirklichkeit etwas anders aus.

The most contemporary thinkers in the country unite in Imagine to inspire individuals to take positive action right now to impact their future. Each of these gifted minds offers an original essay on what America could and should be like as the new century unfolds.

Ever wonder why you lack motivation with some or all areas of your life? Does it feel like you’re constantly low on energy and you feel lazy all the time? If this sounds like you, then read on. You’ve already taken the first steps by willing yourself to research the topic of motivation and find this detailed and insightful guide. Now it’s time to take the next step toward achieving what you want out of life.

There are over 40 million people who work in creative careers. You may be one of them. Or, perhaps, you would like to join their ranks. If either of these statements is true, this book is for you. Maziarz offers a concrete program for helping you tap into and develop your creative potential. In fact, if you incorporate these teachings into your life, you can be not only creative, but kick-ass creative.

Usa l’inconscio per imparare durante il sonno. Da sempre gli studenti sanno benissimo che, per raggiungere risultati soddisfa-centi, devono lavorare duramente, e indugiano con fatica sui libri sino a notte inoltrata.Con il metodo creato da David Curtis è possibile essere altrettanto recettivi sen-za faticare: ci si può, letteralmente, “dormire sopra” e imparare più velocemente e più a fondo rispetto alle tecniche tradizionali.

Bringing futuristic reference of emotional intelligence in design, marketing, business, we outline emotions and their ubiquity in our lives. As emotional intelligent design and personal content are successful, it allows consumers to relate more and grow a sense of belonging toward a brand or business. The advent of mental health and its awareness has transformed business practices, pushing brands to humanize more. We have a long fight, and we are in this together.

Are you ready to learn the vital keys that will enable you to build profound emotional intelligence, create trust, and establish immediate rapport? Are you prepared to gain a negotiation advantage in every possible situation and win? Do you want to know how to avoid being the gullible victim of schemes and avoid being the victim of unscrupulous individuals? Then this book is for you! Reading People and Psychology is full of intriguing psychological secrets that positively influence emotional response and encourage idea acceptance.

There is an alternative healing technique that is gaining popularity these days called Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT. It is more commonly known as EFT tapping because of the tapping method utilized by this particular healing process to alleviate a range of physical, spiritual, and emotional issues.

So many of us go through life following scripts we didn’t write for ourselves - scripts designed by our family, shaped by our friends, and influenced by the expectations of the people we meet. Using practical self-help skills rooted in improv principles and depth psychology, we can live more authentic, fulfilled, and empowered lives.

Introducing you to the basic principles of psychology and its applications. Does fear hold you back from what you want? Do you feel like you are stuck in an automatic routine that just won’t change no matter what actions you try to take? Maybe you can’t even visualize what “outside” of your daily routine? What about your daily thoughts, ever wonder why you think the way you do?

What propels some individuals to reach extraordinary creative heights in the earliest years of life while others discover their passions decades later? Are prodigies imbued with innate talent? Do late bloomers reveal their talents because their skills require life experience and contemplation? Through engaging storytelling and intriguing historical and cutting-edge scientific research, best-selling author and acclaimed journalist Claudia Kalb explores these questions to uncover what makes a prodigy and what drives a late bloomer.

This audiobook is a heartfelt guide to downsize your house and keep it practical and cozy. After returning home from a six-year world journey, Michelle Moore decided to downsize, simplify, and make her house more homely. In the process, she realized the less she had, the more she could value the things that truly matter in life: friendship, family, self-care, and coziness. Improve your focus, concentration, and creativity in an organized environment.

Analyst and author Ann Belford Ulanov draws on her years of clinical work and reflection to make the point that madness and creativity share a kinship, an insight that shakes both analysis and analyst to the core, reminding us as it does that the suffering places of the human psyche are inextricably -- and, often inexplicably -- related to the fountains of creativity, service, and even genius. She poses disturbing questions: How do we depend on order, when chaos is a necessary part of existence?

Can your thoughts move a mountain? The short answer is “Yes!” and here’s how...The power of the human mind is immense if you know how to harness it. Do you believe in the myth that we only use 10 percent of our brains? It’s time to put that misconception to rest. As humans, we have evolved to use nearly 100 percent of the brain’s power. The one thing standing in the way of better thinking and a more powerful ideation process is time. Once you slow down to think, however, you’ll discover that you’re capable of amazing ideas and creative problem-solving.

Do you often find your thinking pattern stale and nothing new coming out of your head? Do you make your decisions often plagued by emotions instead of logic? Do you tend to avoid new challenges because you lack problem solving skills? Mind Hacking Secrets will take you to the depths of your mind and empower you see and hack the hidden limitless potential inside you.

IQ is mostly genetic but emotional intelligence can be learned developed and refined. Emotional intelligence allows you not to crack under pressure, allowing you to stay calm and deal with stress and anxiety when things don’t go your way. Having a high IQ doesn’t guarantee success or happiness. It’s no secret that emotional intelligence is vital to your success. But knowing what emotional intelligence is and how to use it to improve your life is where you can struggle.

Imagine a life free from self-doubt and limitations, where you boldly embrace your greatness and manifest your dreams. In just minutes a day, you can rewire your mind for unshakable confidence, success, and self-love. As Black women, we carry a legacy of resilience and power. Yet, we often struggle with negative self-talk, generational trauma, and societal pressures. It's time to reclaim our joy, abundance, and self-acceptance.

If your progress towards your goals is slow and you’re frustrated by your efforts seemingly being for nothing, then listen to how the journey of Geoff Sober started in the same way. The first part of the book is autobiographical tracing how Geoff came from anything but an entrepreneurial family background. In fact, most of Geoff’s early life indicated that risk was to be avoided, it was dangerous to step out into the limelight and that it was best to choose safety over adventure.

Neste livro, o aclamado psicólogo Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi reúne mais de trinta anos de pesquisas e cem entrevistas com personalidades para explorar como o processo criativo floresce. Com uma linguagem leve e um texto consistente, o psicólogo recorre ao seu famoso conceito de flow — um estado de consciência alcançado quando estamos em completa concentração e focados em uma atividade — para analisar a maneira como as pessoas criativas e famosas trabalham.

The roller coaster of the creative process can be both exhilarating and exhausting, but it is a lot more manageable when you know you are not alone. Creative pursuits—whether a paid profession, a side hustle, or a leisure activity—can bring joy and meaning to the lives of artists and audiences. But they also bring challenges of motivation, confidence, blocks, and the realities of rejection. Creative Resilience provides guidance for anyone navigating these challenges from those who have been there.

At some point, we all ask ourselves, 'What am I truly good at?' Finding out what makes us stand apart is increasingly important in a world of infinite choice. Everyone has a Superstrength. You could be a student nearer the beginning of your learning journey considering your next steps. Perhaps you’re a leader looking to build a team of varying skillsets. Superstrengths shows you how to get ahead of the bunch. Superstrengths is a concept that is being used at the highest levels of sporting competition but, like 10,000 hours or marginal gains, it has a far broader range of applications.

Are you ready to step up and soar into your highest and best? Here is the key to fully accessing and activating your courage, creativity, and curiosity as you expand your capacity for love and joy in all aspects of your life. Now that you have healed old emotional wounds with the nurturing your inner child program, you're ready to unleash those powerful and beautiful aspects of the child that you were born with, to take your self help motivation to a whole new level.

If you can discipline yourself to make people laugh because of the types of content you create, then you can get rich and famous. Getting rich should be fun! This audiobook teaches you how a majority of the most successful content creators in the world got rich by making their work fun and enjoyable so that they would spend more time doing their content-creation work.

Tre tecniche per migliorare il tuo apprendimento delle lingue. Qui hai a disposizione tre metodi pratici, tre tecniche appositamente create per rafforzare la tua memoria quando apprendi una nuova lingua. In particolare, imparerai a memorizzare e a recuperare senza sforzo parole ed espressioni della lingua che desideri apprendere. Questo ti aiuta a migliorare sia la tua comprensione sia la tua capacità di farti capire quando parli o scrivi.

Neuro-linguistic programming is a behavioral science that uses proven techniques to help you in real life. It uses outstanding methods for changing the negative way of thinking into a positive one. Neuro-linguistic programming is relating three things together; thinking, language, and behavior or emotions. Its applications cover many aspects of everyday life.

What is the best way for a company to innovate? That's exactly the wrong question. The better question: How can organizations get the maximum possible value from their innovation investments? Advice recommending "innovation vacations" and the luxury of failure may be wonderful for organizations with time to spend and money to waste. But this audiobook addresses the innovation priorities of companies that live in the real world of limits. They want fast, frugal, and high-impact innovations.

It is good to know that the best ability you can find in yourself is creativity. Probably, it is hidden somewhere in your behavior. This audiobook is going to help you to recognize and show up the most appreciate skill nowadays. You’ll understand how the work environment has changed from having strict behavior rules to freedom of creativity expression. Nowadays, the winner is one who exhibits extreme creativity.