Practical Genius

“Combines unstoppable optimism with unflinching straight talk . . . There’s a genius inside you, and Gina Rudan is the person to help you let it out.”—Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Power of Regret Most people consider genius to be a gift, a lightning bolt from the heavens that strikes people like Einstein or Mozart, but not the rest of us. They see it as a quality—like creativity—that has a magical, exclusive, elusive connotation. That is simply not true, says Gina Rudan. Every one of us has a capacity for genius. Anyone is capable of achieving something so extraordinary that it could change the game for you, your business, and every aspect of your life. In Practical Genius, Rudan shows you how to: • Identify your genius: Where do your passions and your talents meet? • Express it in everyday life: What’s your story, and how do you share it with others? • Surround yourself with genius: Who do you need in your tribe? • Sustain your genius: How do you maintain personal and professional satisfaction for a lifetime?  • Market your genius: Why are your contradictions actually your largest competitive advantage? Each stage features exercises to guide you along the way, leaving you feeling accomplished and ready for the next stage. The outcome is a profound revelation: You have the tools and ability to realize greatness both in and out of the workplace. Forget what you think you know about genius—it’s not about having a Mensa I.Q. or painting the Sistine Chapel. Everyone’s got genius, but it’s up to you to find it, unleash it, and watch it change your life.  “Reflective exercises to help readers  find their innate genius by identifying, taking responsibility for and using both their own soft assets (values, creativity, passion) and hard assets (strengths, skills, expertise).”—Publishers Weekly