{"product_id":"practical-intelligence-c-hardcover","title":"Practical Intelligence: The Art and Science of Common Sense - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKarl Albrecht\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKarl Albrecht's bestselling book \u003ci\u003eSocial Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e showed us how dealing with people and social situations can determine success both at work and in life. Now, in this groundbreaking book \u003ci\u003ePractical Intelligence, \u003c\/i\u003e Albrecht takes the next step and explains how practical intelligence (PI) qualifies as one of the key life skills and offers a conceptual structure for defining and describing common sense. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout \u003ci\u003ePractical Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e, Albrecht explains that people with practical intelligence can employ language skills, make better decisions, think in terms of options and possibilities, embrace ambiguity and complexity, articulate problems clearly and work through to solutions, have original ideas, and influence the ideas of others. Albrecht shows that everyone's PI skills can be improved with proper education and training and challenges all of us--from parents and teachers to executives and managers--to upgrade our own skills and help others develop their own PI abilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical Intelligence\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKARL ALBRECHT'S BESTSELLING BOOK \u003ci\u003eSocial Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e showed us how dealing with people and social situations can determine success both at work and in life. Now, in\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e this groundbreaking book\u003ci\u003e Practical Intelligence, \u003c\/i\u003e Albrecht takes the next step and explains how practical intelligence (PI) qualifies as one of the key life skills and offers a conceptual structure for defining and describing common sense. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout \u003ci\u003ePractical Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e, Albrecht shows how people with practical intelligence can employ language skills, make better decisions, think in terms of options and possibilities, embrace ambiguity and complexity, articulate problems clearly and work through to solutions, have original ideas, and influence the ideas of others. Albrecht shows that everyone's PI skills can be improved with proper education and training and challenges all of us--from parents and teachers to executives and managers--to upgrade our own skills and help others develop their own PI abilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his highly readable and thought-provoking style, Karl Albrecht describes the actual structure of common sense. He outlines the four key mental habits that can unlock mental capacity: developing mental flexibility; affirmative thinking; adopting language habits that are semantically sane; and valuing ideas. Then he shows us, step-by-step, how to develop the four integrative \"mega-skills\" of Bivergent Thinking, Helicopter Thinking, Intulogical Thinking, and Viscerational Thinking. Albrecht shares plenty of examples, illustrations, stories, and exercises to guide us to ever higher levels of practical intelligence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlbrecht explains the scientific aspects of practical intelligence and brings it down-to-earth with concrete examples, stories, cases, and practical exercises. \u003ci\u003ePractical Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect companion of anyone who wants to learn how to think more clearly and effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical Intelligence\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKARL ALBRECHT'S BESTSELLING BOOK \u003ci\u003eSocial Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e showed us how dealing with people and social situations can determine success both at work and in life. Now, in this groundbreaking book\u003ci\u003e Practical Intelligence, \u003c\/i\u003e Albrecht takes the next step and explains how practical intelligence (PI) qualifies as one of the key life skills and offers a conceptual structure for defining and describing common sense. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout \u003ci\u003ePractical Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e, Albrecht shows how people with practical intelligence can employ language skills, make better decisions, think in terms of options and possibilities, embrace ambiguity and complexity, articulate problems clearly and work through to solutions, have original ideas, and influence the ideas of others. Albrecht shows that everyone's PI skills can be improved with proper education and training and challenges all of us--from parents and teachers to executives and managers--to upgrade our own skills and help others develop their own PI abilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his highly readable and thought-provoking style, Karl Albrecht describes the actual structure of common sense. He outlines the four key mental habits that can unlock mental capacity: developing mental flexibility; affirmative thinking; adopting language habits that are semantically sane; and valuing ideas. Then he shows us, step-by-step, how to develop the four integrative \"mega-skills\" of Bivergent Thinking, Helicopter Thinking, Intulogical Thinking, and Viscerational Thinking. Albrecht shares plenty of examples, illustrations, stories, and exercises to guide us to ever higher levels of practical intelligence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlbrecht explains the scientific aspects of practical intelligence and brings it down-to-earth with concrete examples, stories, cases, and practical exercises. \u003ci\u003ePractical Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect companion of anyone who wants to learn how to think more clearly and effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Author\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKARL ALBRECHT\u003c\/b\u003e is a management consultant, executive advisor, futurist, speaker, and author. As Chairman of Karl Albrecht International, he oversees the practical application of his ideas through consulting, seminars, and publishing. He is a prolific writer and the author of\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e the bestselling \u003ci\u003eService America!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Northbound Train, Brain Power, The Power of Minds At Work, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSocial Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 416\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.39 x 9.14 x 6.56 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 15, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42131528876167,"sku":"9780787995652","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/c74773646213a1965a69377777b81758.webp?v=1732619679","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/practical-intelligence-c-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}