Think Like a Horse: Lessons in Life, Leadership and Empathy from an Unconventional Cowboy

Horse whisperer Grant Golliher has trained thousands of horses, learning lessons about communication, boundaries, fairness, trust, and respect that apply to humans. He shares these lessons in his book, Think Like a Horse, to help people better understand their common humanity, overcome trauma, and unlock their potential.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 09 June 2022
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Discover the profound lessons we can learn from horses, as revealed by veteran horse whisperer and communication expert Grant Golliher. Through his remarkable work, Golliher has trained thousands of horses, many of whom have been traumatized or abused, and has tamed wild horses to calmly accept a saddle and rider in just hours without the use of force. Through his experiences, Golliher has gained invaluable insights into communication, boundaries, fairness, trust, and respect, lessons that apply not just to horses but to humans as well.

Celebrities, Fortune 500 executives, professional coaches, supreme court justices, and even ordinary families from around the world flock to Golliher's Wyoming ranch every year to participate in what one CEO has called "the most transformational experience I have ever encountered."

In the decades that Golliher has been doing this work, he has witnessed tough and insensitive people transform into gentle and empathetic beings, and timid and fearful people grow in firmness and confidence. Now, for the first time, in Think Like a Horse, he shares fundamental and ageless lessons about life, underpinned by all he has learnt from horses. This approach is a powerful tool for anyone seeking to better understand our common humanity, overcome trauma, and unlock our untapped potential in all aspects of our lives.

So, what can we learn from horses? Here are just a few of the lessons that Golliher highlights in his book:

Communication: Horses are masters of communication. They use their bodies, eyes, ears, and noses to convey messages to each other, and they are incredibly sensitive to the emotions and intentions of others. By learning to communicate like a horse, we can develop greater empathy, clarity, and effectiveness in our own communication.

Boundaries: Horses are naturally territorial and protective of their space. They establish clear boundaries with others through their body language and behavior, and they expect others to respect those boundaries. By learning to set and respect boundaries in our own lives, we can create healthier relationships and avoid conflict.

Fairness: Horses are incredibly fair and just. They recognize the efforts and contributions of others and reward them accordingly. By learning to be fair and just in our own interactions, we can build stronger relationships and create a more equitable society.

Trust: Horses require trust to build a strong relationship with their handler or rider. They are vulnerable and dependent on their human companions, and they trust that they will be safe and taken care of. By learning to trust others and develop trust in ourselves, we can build stronger relationships and overcome trust issues.

Respect: Horses are highly respected by their peers and in the wild. They recognize the authority and leadership of others and respond accordingly. By learning to respect others and develop respect for ourselves, we can create a more harmonious and peaceful society.

These lessons are just a glimpse of the profound insights that Golliher shares in Think Like a Horse. By adopting the mindset of a horse, we can develop greater empathy, clarity, and effectiveness in our own lives, and create a more harmonious and peaceful world. So, why not take a step back, think like a horse, and see the world through a new lens?

Weight: 365g
Dimension: 220 x 140 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399707077