Empires of the Mind: Lessons To Lead And Succeed In A Knowledge-Based World [Paperback]

Denis Waitley (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 16, 1996

Empires of the Mind is a revolutionary book that offers answers to men and women interested in "reengineering" their jobs as well as their corporations. Providing dozens of specific techniques and tools for maximizing personal potential, Denis Waitley uncovers the key foundations of authentic self-leadership and delivers career-enhancing strategies on how to thrive on risk and adversity, inspire yourself and others to maximum performance, become more powerful by sharing power, and much more. With Empires of the Mind, you learn how to get ahead and stay ahead in a fast-paced world where the only rule is change.

Editorial Reviews

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How can reengineering be suggested to a corporation or business or institution when its leaders--and the rest of its employees--haven't reengineered themselves? Motivational speaker-consultant-psychologist Waitley turns his attention to the leader that is in all of us, defining and analyzing the 14 qualities that need to be expressed if goals are to be realized. Each section includes success plans, action tips, exercises, reminders, and paradoxical proverbs, all drawn from his as well as other peoples' experiences. His spoken-style prose is slightly disjointed at times, but his words will at least prompt individuals to start the rethinking process. Barbara Jacobs --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Denis Waitley, author of the New York Times best-seller Seeds of Greatness, has studied and counseled leaders in every field from top executives of Fortune 500 companies to Olympic champions.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks; First Edition edition (August 16, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0688147631
• ISBN-13: 978-0688147631
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #692,450 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Best-selling author and speaker, Denis Waitley has painted word pictures of optimism, core values, motivation and resiliency that have become indelible and legendary in their positive impact on society. He has studied and counseled leaders in every field, including Apollo astronauts, heads of state, Fortune 500 top executives, Olympic gold medalists and students of all ages and cultures.

Customer Reviews

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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best self-help book available., March 21, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Empires of the Mind: Lessons To Lead And Succeed In A Knowledge-Based World (Paperback)

Denis Waitley is a joy to read, and this book, as others he wrote before, is a "how to" dialogue on how to succeed in life. His brown paperbag experiment in his bathroom had me laughing for three days straight. His advice on parenting are simple eye-opening truths which we shall all apply daily. I find his books a delightful balance between the straight and narrow Dale Carnegie notions, and the Anthony Robbins or Bob Proctor "super-achiever you-are-what-you-think avoid pain and gain pleasure" type of success philosophy. All four authors are excellent and complement each other but Waitley is probably the most reader-friendly, and has plenty of humour to lighten the text. For all readers of success, self-help and motivational books, this one should be on top of your list.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth a read, June 16, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Empires of the Mind: Lessons To Lead And Succeed In A Knowledge-Based World (Paperback)

This book is an update version of Denis Waitleys power techniques. They worked for athletes and astronauts as well as business people and they will work for you as well.

If you have purchased other Denis Waitley books, never fear, this one is new and different. Worth a read. Great stuff.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Goals Strategy, May 21, 1998

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This review is from: Empires of the Mind Lessons to Lead and Succeed in a Knowledge-Based World (Audio Cassette)

How to keep ond track, having the motivation. What to do with the time while pursuing goals and trying to make your goals come to fruition, I see this book as the perfect solution to procrastination and what I mentioned earlier.