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CREATIVE THOUGHT is the ability to let your MIND create thoughts, which are often different and unusual.CREATIVE THINKING evolves around the idea of thinking beyond the scope of the norm. It is about being able to think DIFFERENTly and be original in your thinking process.Being able to go beyond the obvious is not something that everyone can do. Some people are born naturally with that gift, while others have to work to train their brain to be able to think outside the box....

Imagine how much you could learn if you knew how to evaluate a person's character, health, fortune, social status, sexual charisma, and life expectancy from a careful reading of his or her face.Face reading, a practice as old as man, is a universal art that we all use every day—with varying degrees of skill. We all know and respond to facial expressions that indicate fear, anger, merriment, and other moods, and we know from experience that facial characteristics, s...

Japan's Cultural Code Words offers a study of Japanese society through analysis of key terms and concepts that define Japanese attitudes and behaviors.Japan's traditional culture is so powerful that it continues to be the prevailing force in molding and tuning the national character of the Japanese, resulting in a society that simultaneously emphasizes both the modern and the traditional.The best and fastest way to an understanding...

"A unique look at a unique culture. If you're trying to figure the Japanese out, this book provides another important piece of the puzzle."—Terrie Lloyd, Founder & Publisher, Jap@n Inc.; CEO LINC Media, TokyoIn Japan: A Guide to Traditions, Customs and Etiquette veteran Japanologist Boye Lafayette De Mente unlocks the mysteries of "Kata"—the cultural forms that shape and define Japanese etiquette, character, and world view to this day.These forms a...

INNOVATIVE THOUGHT is thinking that goes beyond what can be seen. It is IMAGINATIVE. It is the ability to look beyond the obvious. It is CREATIVE and it is different. AN INNOVATIVE THINKER CAN LOOK AT SOMETHING ORDINARY AND SEE IT AS EXTRAORDINARY.INOVATION is about INVENTION. It's about being able to accomplish something that no one else has done before. Being an innovative thinker means you have a MIND that does not work like the logical, realistic mind most people have.I...

Different leaders have different LEADERSHIP STYLES, but they all need to learn to deal with HUMAN NATURE.This is not such an easy task considering the diversity of human nature. GREAT LEADERS have the CAPACITY to UNDERSTAND and WORK with DIFFERENT ATTITUDES and PERSONALITIES.To be an EFFECTIVE LEADER, one must develop FINAL SOCIAL SKILLS to relate to different types of people. People skills are crucial to EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS, which is a PRIMARY TASK in LEADERSHIP.

Understanding a people and their culture through code words and language.Today, South Korea is an economic, technological and entertainment superpower. How, as a country, did they rebound from war, poverty and political unrest? And how can that success be replicated in other cultures? The answers can, in fact, be found by understanding Korean customs, values and beliefs. Author Boye Lafayette De Mente identifies the unique qualities that comprise the Korean identit...

The growing globalization of world business, culture and communication—and Japan's increasingly important role as a leader in that world—makes understanding Japanese culture critical for business people, diplomats, students, educators and anyone else with an interest in Japan.Westerners have recognized—and analyzed—the many unique aspects of Japanese culture since they first set foot in Japan in the 16th century. The special talents (and weaknesses) that characterize the Japanese w...

The Koreans: understanding a people and their culture through key words and language.Koreans have a unique character and personality that sets them apart from all other Asians. And although Korean attitudes and behavior may be influenced by the modern world, the Korean mindset is still very much shaped by ancient culture and traditions. As is the case with all ancient cultures created within highly refined and meticulously structured social systems over thousands o...

Farewell to faux pas!Minding your manners is an acquired skill, but what serves you well elsewhere could trip you up in Japan. Save yourself possible embarrassment with Etiquette Guide to Japan. An inside look at Japanese social graces, it answers all the questions of the thoughtful traveler. Extensive, specific information on Japanese business etiquette assists readers traveling to Japan for business.Although often overshadowed by a modern facade,...

This book introduces a generic approach to model the use and adaptation of mental models, including the control over this. In their mental processes, humans often make use of internal mental models as a kind of blueprints for processes that can take place in the world or in other persons. By internal mental simulation of such a mental model in their brain, they can predict and be prepared for what can happen in the future. Usually, mental models are adaptive: they can be learned, refined, ...

Learn the elements of the timeless beauty that is Japanese design in this concise reference volume.Japanese design is known throughout the world for its beauty, its simplicity, and its blending of traditional and contemporary effects. This succinct guide describes the influence and importance of 65 key elements that make up Japanese design, detailing their origins—and their impact on fields ranging from architecture and interior design to consumer products and high...