The Art of Possibility: Transforming Professional and Personal Life
Presenting twelve breakthrough practices for bringing creativity into all human endeavors, The Art of Possibility is the dynamic product of an extraordinary partnership. The Art of Possibility combines Benjamin Zander's experience as conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and his talent as a...
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Presenting twelve breakthrough practices for bringing creativity into all human endeavors, The Art of Possibility is the dynamic product of an extraordinary partnership. The Art of Possibility combines Benjamin Zander's experience as conductor of the Boston Philharmonic and his talent as a teacher and communicator with psychotherapist Rosamund Stone Zander's genius for designing innovative paradigms for personal and professional fulfillment. The authors' harmoniously interwoven perspectives provide a deep sense of the powerful role that the notion of possibility can play in every aspect of life. Through uplifting stories, parables, and personal anecdotes, the Zanders invite us to become passionate communicators, leaders, and performers whose lives radiate possibility into the world.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780142001103 (0142001104)
Publish date: September 24th 2002
Publisher: Penguin
Pages no: 210
Edition language: English
One of the best books I have ever read about how to be a good leader. Great in terms of personal growth too.
A little bit too kool-aid/landmarky for me.
This is much easier to take than most self-help books I've read, simply because they do not try to solve the problem of "You" (capital y). Most self-help books are unbearably condescending whereas this is bearably condescending. Basically, I agree with their practical advice much of the time, but ...
I read this book after watching a talk given by Benjamin Zander at Davos and another he gave at a TED conference. In person, he is inspiring, likable and he comes across as a genuinely good human being. Much of that comes across in his writing as well. He's a natural story teller and his passion for...