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Leonardo Da Vinci’s Innovation Code

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The Idea Connection newsletternrecently included an exclusive interview with Michael Gelb, the author of How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci. According to Gelb, there are a handful of Da Vinci Principles for thinking like a genius each day:


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Curiosita: An insatiably curious approach to life and annunrelenting quest for continuous learning.

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Dimonstratzione:  A commitment to test knowledge through experience, persistence, and a willingness to learn from mistakes.

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Sfumato: A strong ability to hold creative tension to embrace the major paradoxes of life.

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Arte/Scienza:  The development of the balance between science and art, logic and imagination.

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Corporalita:  The cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness, and poise.

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Connessione: A recognition of, and appreciation for theninterconnectedness of all things and phenomena.

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nnnnnnnnnnnnnnAnyway, if you’re eager to crack the Da Vinci Innovation Code, MichaelnGelb will be hosting a Creativity and Innovation Leadership Seminar innApril of this year in Santa Fe, New Mexico. You can download the brochure or visit his website to find out more.nn

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[image: How to Think Like Leonardo Da Vinci]

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