Smart Thinking

A clear and practical review of the 50 most common thinking challenges everyone faces from day to day, with a full guide to the most accessible and practical solutions.

You are living proof that you are already a smart thinker - you've navigated life well enough to have survived so far. From the author of Smart Leadership, Smart Thinking gives you the tools to be an even smarter thinker so that you can thrive, not just survive, in a challenging world.

Smart Thinking focuses on common thinking challenges - both rational and emotional - and gives you an array of practical solutions, helping you deal with unexpected problems and difficult decisions simply and effectively.

From getting the best out of others, to thinking more creatively about financial struggles, Jo Owen tackles 42 of the most common 'thinking' challenges that can derail even the best-laid plans and intentions. Be more decisive in the face of uncertainty, make better decisions for you and your colleagues, and tackle any of the unexpected problems that our busy work lives can throw at us, with Smart Thinking.

Packed with original research and cases, Smart Thinking might not only entertain you - it might just change your life.

Review

Smart Thinking is a treasure. His observations and experiences are born from a career and life of risk taking, being hungry for growth and learning, and Jo is driven to share as all great leaders are. I will return to this book often. -- Andrew G Smith ― Performing Arts Manager. Banff, Canada

A tremendous reference for those seeking to navigate, not just survive. So much thoughtful perspective and useable advice. Smart Thinking gives the reader the strength to climb, the calm to descend, the patience to start again, and the hope to arrive. It bestows the balance to live our life. -- Andra Mocanu ― Credit Consultant. Monza, Italy

The resource you need to live better and smarter is somewhere between the covers of this book. -- John Malitoris ― Executive Coach. North Carolina, USA

Smart Thinking offers insights to help create optimistic, brave spaces essential for lifelong learners in the digital age. -- Shadab Ahmed ― Social Worker. Delhi, India

This book needs to be prescribed to everyone. Go forth to train your brain for a happier and healthier life. -- Charlie Steel ― Headhunter. Lockerbie, Scotland

Jo's book is full of practical pieces of wisdom which can cut through the fog of infomania and give us contentment and success. -- Gerry Griffin ― Businessperson Coach. Cavan, Ireland

With an easy-to-read style and a dose of humour, Smart Thinking provides practical steps to help you navigate a much better life. -- John Harrison ― Business Leader. Little Rock, Arkansas

A book full of nuggets of wisdom enabling you to make good life choices and set you up for happiness. -- Sander der Herder ― Deal Maker. Switzerland & Netherlands

About the Author

Jo Owen is the author of 20 books, which have been translated into more than 20 languages and with UK sales exceeding 150,000 copies. He is also the only four-time winning author of the Chartered Management Institute Gold Award. In addition to being an author, Jo was previously the founder of eight NGOs, including Teach First. He appears regularly across national media, and is a sought-after international keynote speaker. Jo has previously published books with Kogan Page, Wiley and Pearson.