Edison on Innovation: 102 Lessons in Creativity for Business and Beyond

by Alan Axelrod

In this fascinating exploration of one of the most celebrated and innovative minds, best-selling author Alan Axelrod cuts through the myths and reverence surrounding Edison’s “genius” to show how the inventor was, in fact, an ordinary man who created extraordinary work. While many of us believe that creativity, like genius, is something that just happens by chance or destiny, Edison’s life demonstrates that creativity of the very highest order can indeed be summoned up at will, and even reduced to a reliable working method and set of principles.

Genres: Nonfiction

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

Alan Axelrod, Ph.D., is a prolific author of history, business and management books. As of October 2018, he had written more than 150 books, as noted in an online introduction by Lynn Ware Peek before an interview with Axelrod on the National Public Radio station KPCW. Axelrod resides in Atlanta, Georgia.

Reviews

[Anita Agers-Brooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fabulous overview of a life fully lived. I learned I don't need to be a genius to create.

[Lori Grant · Rating 4 out of 5]

A should-read book on creative frameworks in self development for knowledge workers, managers, executives, and entrepreneurs.