The Art of Original Thinking: The Making of a Thought Leader (Hardcover)

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Socially, economically, politically, and technologically our world is evolving in ways we could scarcely imagine even a few years ago. Now, more than ever, we need to close the gap between our professional and personal lives, bridge commerce to compassion, sustainability to profitability, and move from insight to action.

The Art of Original Thinking: The Making of a Thought Leader is a brilliant guide to original thinking, inspired living, and visionary leadership - a hands-on guide to becoming a thought leader. Author Jan Phillips challenges us to question assumptions, free ourselves from illusions, dispel myths, and question the origins of our thoughts. Phillips' artful blend of storytelling, real-world examples, insightful interviews, and research sheds light on people, groups, and businesses around the world that are profiting exponentially through conscious choices and creative collaborations.

About the Author

Jan Phillips is a visionary thought leader, award-winning author and dynamic speaker. She teaches individuals and organizations to ignite their original thinking and capitalize on their diverse strengths to achieve success while being a force for good in the world.

Jan is known worldwide for her keynote speaking, workshops and multimedia video presentations. She creates a unique multi-sensory experience, weaving humor, storytelling, captivating imagery, and music to inspire and ignite insights for life-changing action. Jan shows people how to access their wisdom, activate their own creative energy and communicate with passion and power.

Jan is one of the founders and principal members of the 9th Element Group, an organization dedicated to promoting thought leadership by providing compelling keynote speakers, educational programs, products, workshops and seminars. Her own quest has led her into and out of a religious community, across the U.S. on a Honda motorcycle, and around the world on a one-woman peace pilgrimage. Blending east and west, art and activism, reflection and ritual, Jan’s transformational presentations inspire consciousness and commitment.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: 9th Element Press (August 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0977421309
• ISBN-13: 978-0977421305
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #398,811 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Leadership They Are Not Teaching in Business School, August 17, 2006

By	Susan E. Lawson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Now you'll be able to argue with the best of them that the old ways of doing business are on their way out. This book is not pie-in-the-sky theories of how businesses should be more responsible, it's real world examples of how businesses can do good by doing good. I found this book inspirational, educational, and captivating. The first thing I did was take it to my business school to see if they could incorporate it into their program. Things don't have to be the way they are in business. There is a better way and Jan Phillips shows it to you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Art of Original Thinking: The Making of a Thought Leader, July 16, 2007

By	Tami Brady "Whole Health Therapist" (Calgary, Canada) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

The Art of Original Thinking ushers in a new type of business person. This newest evolution of entrepreneur looks not only to make money but also seeks to create ideas, products, and businesses that will make the world a better place. This leader looks within at his or her talents to fulfill his or her passion and asks the same of his or her employees. This individual sees him or her self as a catalyst for positive change and a model for expressing personal authenticity and passion.

The Art of Original Thinking looks at this developing combination of spirituality and business for a better world that has been expressed in books like Megatrends 2010. The Art of Original Thinking not only illustrates various entrepreneurs and businesses following these models but also includes questions that the reader can ask him or her self to trigger more original passionate thinking.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Our world needs this kind of original thinking!, August 12, 2006

By	ilewinter - See all my reviews

At a time in history when we seem to be more about the now and about ourselves, Ms. Phillips challenges us to consider a longer term view of how we impact our world and the people around us.

For far too long the world corporate mantra has been: profits, shareholder equity, and great wealth for a small select group of people. The effect has impacted our environment. our society, and the lives of many.

A philosophy based in elevating humanity and the environment to equality with profits so that the acts of corporations care for both people and planet is good for all.

I think everyone should read this book. Not only thought leaders, but also thought influencers, which we all are. Kudos to Ms. Phillips for clearly defining a paradigm that should become the mantra for the new millennium.