Surrounded by Geniuses: Unlocking the Brilliance in Yourself, Your Colleagues and Your Organization

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An inspiring message from a persistent promoter who has generated publicity years after initial publication Winner of the Axiom Award for best leadership book How many times have you arrived at work, exchanged greetings with your colleagues, attended a meeting or two, and then sat down at your desk overcome by the incredible feeling that you were surrounded by geniuses If you're like most people, caught up in the stress of work and everyday life, the answer is a resounding "never!" But that's all about to change. In Surrounded by Geniuses, Alan Gregerman presents a revolutionary guide to personal, professional, and organizational success based on two powerfully simple ideas- First, that there is genius hidden in all of us. And, second, that we are surrounded by a world filled with genius that can be used to transform any team, company, or organization in order to deliver compelling customer value. So grab your curiosity and your most comfortable shoes. It's time for a remarkable trip to your future success!

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Dr. Gregerman has made an important contribution to our understanding of the power of each of us and our organizations to innovate, create, and do so much more. His ideas are clear, concrete, and surprising in their originality. Surrounded by Geniuses is a book for anyone struggling to get beyond incremental thinking.
Innovation in business is critical and complex. In Surrounded by Geniuses, Alan gives us big ideas, clear examples, and the perspective to improve business performance.
No one needs a "me-too" anything-great companies learn to transform customers into fans. Surrounded by Geniuses can help you begin your quest for the next great idea. IT IS AN IMPORTANT AND ENJOYABLE READ.
Surrounded by Geniuses is a lively, compelling and challenging read. It is enlightening and fun to look at the world through the eyes of Dr. Gregerman.
Winning in today's business environment requires focus, curiosity, and openness to new ways of thinking-and Surrounded by Geniuses has all of these! This book stands out in the business advice crowd. It's filled with humor, passion, clarity, and powerful insight about what it takes to win in the most competitive markets by tapping the talents of all of your people.

Author Bio

Dr. Alan S. Gregerman is the founder and president of Venture Works, Inc., a consulting firm based in the Washington DC area, working with clients such as Marriott, Lockheed Martin, CitiGroup, and Verizon. He is a nationally known expert on business strategy and innovation. He is the author of Lessons from the Sandbox, and lives in Washington DC.