From the Publisher
From one of the worldas leading thinkers and speakers on creativity
and self-fulfillment, a breakthrough book about talent, passion,
and achievement
The element is the point at which natural talent meets personal
passion. When people arrive at the element, they feel most
themselves and most inspired and achieve at their highest levels.
"The Element" draws on the stories of a wide range of people, from
ex-Beatle Paul McCartney to Matt Groening, creator of "The
Simpsons"; from Meg Ryan to Gillian Lynne, who choreographed the
Broadway productions of "Cats" and "The Phantom of the Opera"; and
from writer Arianna Huffington to renowned physicist Richard
Feynman and others, including business leaders and athletes. It
explores the components of this new paradigm: The diversity of
intelligence, the power of imagination and creativity, and the
importance of commitment to our own capabilities.
With a wry sense of humor, Ken Robinson looks at the conditions
that enable us to find ourselves in the element and those that
stifle that possibility. He shows that age and occupation are no
barrier, and that once we have found our path we can help others to
do so as well. "The Element" shows the vital need to enhance
creativity and innovation by thinking differently about human
resources and imagination. It is also an essential strategy for
transforming education, business, and communities to meet the
challenges of living and succeeding in the twenty-first century.