Strategies of Genius, Volume One

by Robert B. Dilts

The purpose of the series on "Strategies of Genius" is to apply neuro-linguistic programming to analyze important historical figures in order to characterize their strategies so they can be applied in other contexts. This volume analyzes Aristotle, Sherlock Holmes, Walt Disney, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Leadership

352 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1994

About the author

source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_D...

Robert Dilts has been a developer, author, trainer and consultant in the field of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) since its creation in 1975 by John Grinder and Richard Bandler.

Dilts has made many personal contributions to the field of NLP including the authorship of the Encyclopedia of Systemic NLP. He is best known for his work on beliefs and strategies.

He founded behavioral engineering – a software company with William Hanley as Director in 1981. There he developed numerous education software programs. Math and Spelling Strategy were licensed by Apple Computer as part of its Special Delivery Software.

Reviews

[Alice · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as accessible as I expected or hoped for - the writing is quasi-academic. Was expecting more of a biography of these "geniuses" rather than a dry dissection of their creative frameworks. Didn't find the takeaways to be as easily translatable to the everyperson's use.

[Tilopa]

L'auteur, un pionnier de la programmation neurologique nous propose une fascinante exploration du cerveau d'Aristote, de Walt Disney, de Sigmund Freud et d'autres, dont Léonard de Vinci.

[Mark Melendez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting read

[Fernando Pablo]

amazing book to increase knowledge on Dilts' work. It is worth reading after reading PNL I and his two books on Beliefs.
I'll look to read soon Strategies for Genius: Volume II

[Mim 741 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Libro de contenido de alta gama intelectual. Una píldora para mejorar nuestros procesos cognitivos.

[Javier Villar · Rating 3 out of 5]

The problem in understanding genius is that it takes near-genius to recognize it. It could be said that Dilts is a mind, for he indeed tries to understand the unseen process of genius which is characterized by insight rather than by conceptualization.

Dilt's quest in this trilogy is in of itself admirable and the selection of geniuses magnificent. But, sadly, I couldn't find much personal utility.

I really loved the use of Genesis in the first volume to address change and creativity.

[George Quiamco · Rating 5 out of 5]

very good

[Yvanka Hozeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

great!