Michael J. Gelb is the author of 18 books, including How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci, BodyLearning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique, and Mastering the Art of Public Speaking. Michael’s books have been translated into 25 languages and have sold more than 1 million copies. 
     
In 1999, Michael received the “Brain-of-the-Year” award from the Brain Foundation; other winners include Stephen Hawking, Garry Kasparov, and Bill Gates. In 2003, he received a Batten Fellowship from the University of Virginia and codirected the acclaimed Leading Innovation Seminar at the Darden Graduate School of Business for more than 10 years.
 
In 2020, Michael was invited to become a senior fellow of the Center for Humanistic Management at Fordham’s Gabelli School of Business. In 2021, he was invited to become a member of the MG100 Executive Leadership Coaches group. 
 
A fifth-degree black belt in aikido, Michael is a gifted teacher of tai chi, qigong, and the Alexander Technique. He is also a professional juggler who performed with Bob Dylan and the Rolling Stones.