The thinker's edge : 11 practices for getting ahead in business and life / John C. Maxwell

1. See wider, deeper, and farther than others -- 2. Define winning for yourself and others -- 3. Think differently than others -- 4. Believe in possibilities more than others -- 5. Stay focused longer than others -- 6. Face the hard truths before others -- 7. Reflect and learn more often than others -- 8. Connect ideas better than others -- 9. Harness the team's ideas more than others -- 10. Strategize before moving forward with others -- 11. Consider the well-being of others.

"To be successful, you need to learn to think better. The Thinker's Edge will help you develop new mental habits that will allow you to act smarter, faster, and better than your competitors by teaching you new ways to approach problems in business and in life. In The Thinker's Edge, Maxwell details the impact and practical value of 11 kinds of thinking-including reflective, shared, creative, unselfish and big-picture-and weaves them in with practical, real-world advice. He advises readers how to discover their gifts through focused thinking, ways to break down complex issues with strategic thinking, and how to understand the value of examining the worst-case scenario through realistic thinking. Woven throughout the text is creative typography that allows readers to interact with the core message in new and interactive ways. Maxwell doesn't try to tell you what to think; instead, he shows you how to better use your most valuable asset-your mind. The Thinker's Edge will entertain, inspire, and teach new mental habits that will propel you to greater success in business and in life"-- Provided by publisher