Enabling Genius: A Mindset for Success in the 21st Century

by Myles Downey

Overview

Definition of "genius": someone who has exceptionally intellectual or creative power or other natural ability. Doing or creating something truly creative will be the defining feature of success in the 21st century. This requires us to seek out our abilities and the innate resources born to us, raise our performance and fulfil our potential - in other words, to enable our genius. This fascinating book examines the nature of genius in human beings and what it takes to go beyond mediocrity and ordinariness. Written by a leading thinker and consultant in human performance, together with contributions from other experts in the field, the book identifies three specific kinds of genius that are within everyone's reach: unique individual genius (in a specific discipline, craft or skill set); genius in any discipline, craft or skill set; moments of genius (that occur as spontaneous, unplanned events); and collective genius (the coming together of individuals to deliver something extraordinary).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781910649534
Publisher:	LID Publishing
Publication date:	02/09/2016
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Myles Downey is an expert in human potential. He coaches executives and leadership teams and is the author of the bestselling Effective Modern Coaching.

Table of Contents

Part 1 Enabling Genius 6

Introduction 7

The Meaning of Genius 12

Beyond Nature vs. Nurture 20

The Propositions: a New Meaning for Genius 30

Identity 43

Mental State and Mindset 56

Desire 68

Learning 83

Enabling Genius in Yourself 97

Enabling Genius in Others 112

Part 2 In-depth and Broader Articles and Papers from the Enabling Genius Team 124

Context: the Relevance of Genius in the 21^st Century Andrei Mikhaylenko and Richard Merrick 126

Neuroplasticity and the Capacity for Change Lino Pazo Pampillon and Tamara Cutrin Millan 138

The Science of Flow Irena O'Brien 151

Models of Flow Caroline Cryer 169

Identity and Enabling Genius Ian Harrison 176

Identity and Disillusion Maxim Belukhin 184

Mindset, Flow, and Genius Sue Coyne James Gairdner 192

Teams and Collective Genius Andrei Mikhaylenko Lena Sobel 203

Afterword 218