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Michael J. Gelb (born 1952) is a writer and trainer who specializes in personal development and corporate training seminars.Gelb is internationally recognized as a pioneer in the fields of creative thinking, accelerated learning and innovative leadership. Gelb leads seminars for organizations such as BP, Nike, Merck, IBM and Microsoft. He brings more than 20 years of experience as a professional speaker, seminar leader and organizational consultant to his diverse, international clientèle.

Gelb graduated with a BA in Psychology and Philosophy with honors from Clark University in 1973. He received his MA in Mind and Body Education from Goddard College in 1978 and was certified as a teacher of the FM Alexander Technique (S.T.A.T.) that same year. A fourth degree black belt in the Japanese martial art of Aikido, Gelb is co-author with International Grandmaster Raymond Keene, of "Samurai Chess: Mastering Strategy Through the Martial Art of the Mind."

Gelb's work has been featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post and Training Magazine. He has also appeared on Good Morning America, CNN's Business Unusual and on countless radio programs including live interviews with NPR and the BBC World Service

A 'retired' professional juggler who once performed with the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, Gelb's book, "More Balls Than Hands: Juggling Your Way to Success by Learning to Love Your Mistakes," was released in September, 2003.