CONTENTS

The Author
Acknowledgments

1 When the Thunder Struck Me


PART ONE: THUNDERSTRUCK

2 Thunderbolt Thinking: Why Now?
3 Do You Need Thunderbolt Thinking?
4 The Thunderbolt Thinking Model:
What It Is and How It Works

5 Thunderbolt Think Tanks:
Everyday Ways to Use the Model

PART TWO: THE THUNDERBOLT SPIRIT

6 Spirit: The Stuff That Makes Thunderbolt Thinkers
7 Flexibility: Another Name for Change
8 Awareness: Inside and Outside
9 Courage: Risk and Vulnerability
10 Humor: More Than the Frosting
11 Action: A Can-Do Attitude

PART THREE: THE FIVE "HOW-TO" THINKING STEPS

12 Step One: Expand Your Perspective
13 Step Two: Rachet Up Your Brainpower
14 Step Three: Turbocharge the Environment
15 Step Four: Master the Conversation
16 Step Five: Be a Catalyst

PART FOUR: THUNDERBOLTING:
WHEN AND NOW TO USE IT

17 A Zero-Based Meeting Attitude--Here's How
18 On-the-Job Thunderbolting
19 Do It Now--With Action You Get Results

Cbapter Notes
Glossary
Index