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How to have a beautiful mind ?
Author• Edward De Bono is a leading authority in
the field of creative thinking and the direct teaching as skill.
• Edward De Bono’s methods are simple but powerful.
• He is the originator of “parallel thinking” and six “thinking hats”.
• He has written 67 books with translations into into 37 languages.
Introduction• Great physical beauty with a boring mind
is boring. You might get attention but you will never keep that attention.
• The beautiful mind is a mind that can be appreciated by others.
• The beauty of your mind shows in your conversation.
How to be interesting ?• The first rule to talk about what you
are good at and what interests you.
• Practice simple exercises to develop your ability to create interest.
• Finding and making connections links matters together and generates interest.
How to differ?• Judgment
• Personal preference
• Knowledge
• Values
• Perception
How to listen?
• Impatience
• Notice
• Repeat back
• Questions
Emotions and feelings
• Without emotions and feelings a person can not make decisions or choices.
• Emotions and feelings are our way of linking our values to the situation.
• The inability to notice our true feelings leaves us at their mercy.
Values• Values determine what we like or do not
like, values determine our choices and decisions.
• Values are religious, social and cultural and should operate in all context.
• Values are not changed by circumstance.
Forms of values
• Personal values
• Quality values
• Innovation values
• Negative values
Interruption• Interruptions are rude and break
the flow of what is been said.
• Interruptions are often ‘ego-driven'. Someone wants to be noticed or feel important.
• Interruption may express doubts.
Types of interruptions
• My turn
• Ego interruptions
• Challenge interruptions
• Doubts
Attitude• Attitude is very much related to
self-image.
• The learner attitude always seeks to learn something new.
• The fun attitude sees conversation as entertainment.
Types of attitude
• The battle attitude
• The ego power game
• The learner attitude
• The fun attitude
Conclusion• A beautiful body and a beautiful face
without a beautiful mind can be boring.
• Anyone can develop a beautiful mind if he or she sets out to do so.
• The use of your mind in conversation and discussion should be enjoyable.
THANK YOU
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