AuthorsMichael Lewrick, Larry Leifer, andJean-Paul Thommenare leading design thinking experts in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Michael Lewrick, Ph.D., is a featured speaker and teaches design thinking at various universities. With Leifer, Lewrick co-authored the international bestsellerThe Design Thinking Playbook as well asThe Design Thinking Toolbox. Stanford Professor Larry Leifer, Ph.D., is one of the most influential personalities and pioneers in design thinking. Professor Jean-Paul Thommen, Ph.D., from the University of Zurich, is an expert on leadership, organizational development, and business ethics.

Why were taking you along with us on this journey 8

Foreword 10

Introduction 13

Part I: Apply the DTL mindset 24

Reflect, accept, and understand 42

Keep an energy journal 56

Integrating other peoples observations and perceptions of us 88

Define point of view 98

Find and select ideas 110

Design, test, and implement life plans 146

Self-check 178

Part II: Professional and career planning 184

Design career paths 214

Evaluate, test, and implement options 226

Questions for reflection on options 244

Last but not least The journeys end is really the beginning 248

Index 253