About
Michael J. Gelb is the author of 17 books including How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci, The Art of Connection, Mastering the Art of Public Speaking and The Healing Organization, co-authored with Raj Sisodia. Michael’s books have been translated into 25 languages and have sold more than one million copies.
In 2003 Michael received a Batten Fellowship in Innovation from The University of Virginia and co-directed the acclaimed Leading Innovation Seminar at the Darden Graduate School of Business for more than 10 years. In 2020 he became a Senior Fellow at the Center for Humanistic Management and a member of the Leading People and Organizations Advisory Board at Fordham’s Gabelli School.
Michael is a master teacher of the Alexander Technique, a 5th degree black belt in Aikido and a gifted teacher of qigong and tai chi. He is also a professional juggler who has performed with the Rolling Stones.
Featured Work
How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day
This inspiring and inventive guide teaches readers how to develop their full potential by following the example of the greatest genius of all time, Leonardo da Vinci. Drawing on Da Vinci's notebooks, inventions, and legendary works of art, this book introduces Seven Da Vincian Principles—the essential elements of genius—from curiosità, the insatiably curious approach to life to connessione, the appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things. With Da Vinci as your inspiration, you will discover an exhilarating new way of thinking. And step-by-step, through exercises and provocative lessons, you will harness the power—and awesome wonder—of your own genius,
