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The Spirit of Leonardo: Seven Steps to Self-realization from History's Greatest Genius
Spark Your Own Renaissance with the Seven Principles of Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo da Vinci's greatest masterpiece isn't hanging in the Louvre. His finest legacy was buried between the lines of pages upon pages of notes in his journals. There, bestselling author Michael J. Gelb excavated a series of seven practical principles that will empower you to think like this great innovator.
With The Spirit of Leonardo, Gelb reveals the inner workings of da Vinci's mind and the depth of his spiritual insight, and teaches you how to approach your own life with the same wisdom, awareness, and perception.
Inquisitiveness = Genius
Widely regarded as the world's ultimate genius, Leonardo da Vinci possessed an indomitable spirit and an insatiable desire to enter into the heart of creation in order to understand the mind of the divine. To that end, he showed a limitless curiosity, asking questions and exploring all things from many angles.
Michael J. Gelb expressed the same appetite for knowledge as he spent years devouring da Vinci's writings to comprehend the scope of his intellect. The seven da Vincian principles that begin withcuriosità, the never-ending process of seeking, and finish with connessione, a recognition and appreciation of the interconnectedness of all things. These guiding insights will help you bring more efficient problem solving to your work, enliven and strengthen your relationships, and ignite your own spiritual renaissance.
Genius = Boundless Human Potential
Michael J. Gelb discovered the processes that informed da Vinci's brilliance and led to his remarkable creations and accomplishments. Now this entertaining, passionate student and scholar invites you to join him onThe Spirit of Leonardo to enter the realm of endless potential. There, you will be infused with this timeless inspiration as you create your own magnificent masterpiece—your life.
Leonardo da Vinci's greatest masterpiece isn't hanging in the Louvre. His finest legacy was buried between the lines of pages upon pages of notes in his journals. There, bestselling author Michael J. Gelb excavated a series of seven practical principles that will empower you to think like this great innovator.
With The Spirit of Leonardo, Gelb reveals the inner workings of da Vinci's mind and the depth of his spiritual insight, and teaches you how to approach your own life with the same wisdom, awareness, and perception.
Inquisitiveness = Genius
Widely regarded as the world's ultimate genius, Leonardo da Vinci possessed an indomitable spirit and an insatiable desire to enter into the heart of creation in order to understand the mind of the divine. To that end, he showed a limitless curiosity, asking questions and exploring all things from many angles.
Michael J. Gelb expressed the same appetite for knowledge as he spent years devouring da Vinci's writings to comprehend the scope of his intellect. The seven da Vincian principles that begin withcuriosità, the never-ending process of seeking, and finish with connessione, a recognition and appreciation of the interconnectedness of all things. These guiding insights will help you bring more efficient problem solving to your work, enliven and strengthen your relationships, and ignite your own spiritual renaissance.
Genius = Boundless Human Potential
Michael J. Gelb discovered the processes that informed da Vinci's brilliance and led to his remarkable creations and accomplishments. Now this entertaining, passionate student and scholar invites you to join him onThe Spirit of Leonardo to enter the realm of endless potential. There, you will be infused with this timeless inspiration as you create your own magnificent masterpiece—your life.
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First published May 1, 2007
About the author
Michael J. Gelb
38 books177 followersThe world’s leading authority on the application of genius thinking to personal and organizational development, Michael J. Gelb is a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, innovative leadership and executive coaching. His clients include DuPont, Emerson, Genentech, KPMG, Merck, Microsoft, Nike and YPO.
Michael is a Senior Fellow at The Center for Humanistic Management and a member of the Leading People and Organizations Advisory Board at the Fordham University Gabelli School of Business. Michael was also awarded a Batten Fellowship in Innovation from the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business, and he co-directed the acclaimed Leading Innovation Seminar there for more than 10 years. Michael was honored as “Brain of the Year” (1999) by the Brain Trust Charity – other recipients include Steven Hawking, Garry Kasparov and Edward De Bono.
Michael is the author of 17 books including How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci, Discover Your Genius, Innovate Like Edison, and The Art of Connection: 7 Relationship Building Skills Every Leader Needs Now.
Michael’s books have been translated into 25 languages and have sold more than one million copies. Recent releases include The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World, co-authored with Prof. Raj Sisodia, and Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: 8 Secrets to Transform Fear and Supercharge Your Career.
FUN FACTS
Author, Speaker, Consultant, Juggler!
A professional juggler who performed with the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, Gelb introduced the idea of teaching juggling to promote accelerated learning and team-building. He is the author of The 5 Keys to High Performance: Juggling Your Way to Success.
A passionate wine lover, Gelb is the originator of a unique and enjoyable approach to teambuilding as expressed in Wine Drinking For Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices.
Michael trained as a teacher of the Alexander Technique, (the method taught at The Juilliard School for cultivating commanding stage presence), while completing his Masters degree. His thesis became his first book – Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique.
A fifth degree black belt in the martial art of Aikido, Gelb is co-author with Grandmaster Raymond Keene, of Samurai Chess: Mastering Strategic Thinking Through the Martial Art of the Mind.
Michael is a Senior Fellow at The Center for Humanistic Management and a member of the Leading People and Organizations Advisory Board at the Fordham University Gabelli School of Business. Michael was also awarded a Batten Fellowship in Innovation from the University of Virginia’s Darden Graduate School of Business, and he co-directed the acclaimed Leading Innovation Seminar there for more than 10 years. Michael was honored as “Brain of the Year” (1999) by the Brain Trust Charity – other recipients include Steven Hawking, Garry Kasparov and Edward De Bono.
Michael is the author of 17 books including How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci, Discover Your Genius, Innovate Like Edison, and The Art of Connection: 7 Relationship Building Skills Every Leader Needs Now.
Michael’s books have been translated into 25 languages and have sold more than one million copies. Recent releases include The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World, co-authored with Prof. Raj Sisodia, and Mastering the Art of Public Speaking: 8 Secrets to Transform Fear and Supercharge Your Career.
FUN FACTS
Author, Speaker, Consultant, Juggler!
A professional juggler who performed with the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, Gelb introduced the idea of teaching juggling to promote accelerated learning and team-building. He is the author of The 5 Keys to High Performance: Juggling Your Way to Success.
A passionate wine lover, Gelb is the originator of a unique and enjoyable approach to teambuilding as expressed in Wine Drinking For Inspired Thinking: Uncork Your Creative Juices.
Michael trained as a teacher of the Alexander Technique, (the method taught at The Juilliard School for cultivating commanding stage presence), while completing his Masters degree. His thesis became his first book – Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique.
A fifth degree black belt in the martial art of Aikido, Gelb is co-author with Grandmaster Raymond Keene, of Samurai Chess: Mastering Strategic Thinking Through the Martial Art of the Mind.
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July 22, 2015
Interesting analysis. The book is mostly a biography of Leonardo Da Vince, however in the context of a self-help book it takes a much more interesting and relevant meaning than just a historical account. Self-help aspect is rather topical and commonsensical, but I enjoyed it anyway. I would recommend it to a teenager or a spiritual novice.
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