40 Appendix B. Brief Biographies
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This article is from the Self Improvement FAQ, by Loren Larsen llarsen@cs.clemson.edu with numerous contributions by others.
40 Appendix B. Brief Biographies
(If anyone would like to submit biographical information about personalities
in the self improvement community please do and help us expand this section,
please limit submissions to 400-500 words if possible).
Richard Bandler - Richard, along with John Grinder, is one of the
co-founders of Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP). Richard
is the creative driving force behind the development of NLP and
the new field called Design Human Engineering (DHE) which has
evolved from NLP. In 1988 Richard was arrested for murdering a
dominatrix and was later acquitted. He is currently teaching
advanced NLP and hypnosis trainings.
Dr. Stephen Covey - See separate section on Stephen Covey
John Grinder - John, along with Richard Bandler is one of the
co-founders of Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP). John brought
the expertise in linguistics to the partnership. John was
an expert in Transformational Grammar, which was a basis
for their first book (Structure of Magic vol. 1).
Tad James - Tad James is a leading trainer of NLP and Hypnosis around
the world. He heads one of the largest NLP training institutes in
the world. Tad received a Bachelor's degree in speech and a
Master's degree in Communications from Syracuse University. He
began his business career managing a radio station in Wisconsin. In
order to become successful as a broadcaster, Tad devoted himself to
learning sales, business, and management. He married and gradually
developed a successful business career, first in broadcasting and
later as a business consultant.
As problems developed in his marriage, he began to seek answers. He
looked to Transcendental Meditation and for a while, it seemed to
solve some of the problems he was dealing with. His work required a
move to Hawaii to manage another radio station, and eventually, with
investors, bought a radio a radio station and made more money.
After his first marriage failed, Tad married again and continued his
quest for further answers. He became involved with NLP and Hypnosis
and, today, is a Master Trainer of NLP and holds a Ph.D. in
Ericksonian Hypnosis from the American Institute of Hypnotherapy.
He is a member of the faculty of the Ericksonian Congress which is
held bi-annually.
Tad is also the developer of Time Line Therapy and is the author of
several books, including, "Time Line Therapy and the Basis of
Personality", "The Secret of Creating Your Future" and "The Lost
Secrets of Ancient Hawaiian Huna". Tad currently spends his time
teaching seminars all over the world and in addition, recently
became President of the American Institute of Hypnotherapy.
Anthony Robbins - See separate section on Anthony Robbins.
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