Robert Dilts has been a developer, author, trainer and consultant in the field of Neuro-linguistic programming

Neuro-linguistic programming

Neuro-linguistic programming is an approach to psychotherapy, self-help and organizational change. Founders Richard Bandler and John Grinder say that NLP is a model of interpersonal communication and a system of alternative therapy which seeks to educate people in self-awareness and effective...

 (NLP) since its creation in 1975 by John Grinder

John Grinder

John Grinder, Ph.D., is an American linguist, author, management consultant, trainer and speaker. Grinder is credited with the co-creation with Richard Bandler of the field of Neuro-linguistic programming. He is co-director of Quantum Leap Inc., a management consulting firm founded by his partner...

 and Richard Bandler

Richard Bandler

Richard Wayne Bandler is an American author and trainer in the field of self-help. He is best known as the co-inventor of Neuro-linguistic programming , a collection of concepts and techniques intended to understand and change human behavior-patterns...

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Dilts has made many personal contributions to the field of NLP including the authorship of the Encyclopedia of Systemic NLP. He is best known for his work on beliefs and strategies.

Dilts is the author of numerous books including Sleight of Mouth

Sleight of mouth

Sleight of Mouth is a system of language patterns for persuasion. The concept was devised by Robert Dilts who modelled the argument and persuasion skills of Richard Bandler . By breaking down the methods, Dilts came up with 14 original patterns...

 on a set of language patterns for shifting beliefs, Changing Belief Systems with NLP, Beliefs: Pathways to Health and Well-Being with Tim Hallbom

Tim Hallbom

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http://www.nlpca.com/Tim_Hallbom.html and Suzi Smith and many others. He is also the primary author of NLP, Volume 1 with Richard Bandler, John Grinder and Judith Delozier

Judith DeLozier

Judith DeLozier is a trainer and author in Neuro-linguistic programming. Her interests are in culture, anthropology and Gregory Bateson's epistemology....

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He founded Behavioral Engineering - a software company with William Hanley in 1981. There he developed numerous education software programs. Math and Spelling Strategy were licensed by Apple Computer as part of its Special Delivery Software.

As a student at the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC) in the 1970s, Dilts was the author of the comic strip "Jimmy the Geek". Dilts graduated from UCSC in 1979.

Books

1. Grinder, John & Bandler, Richard * DeLozier, Judith & Dilts, Robert, Neuro-Linguistic Programming: The Study of the Structure of Subjective Experience, Volume I, Meta Publications, Capitola, CA, 1980.
2. Dilts, Robert, Roots of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Meta Publications, Capitola, CA, 1983.
3. Dilts, Robert, Applications of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Meta Publications, Capitola, CA, 1983.
4. Dilts, Robert, Changing Belief Systems with NLP, Meta Publications, Capitola, CA,1990.
5. Hallbom, Tim & Smith, Suzi & Dilts, Robert, Beliefs: Pathways to Health & Well-Being, Metamorphous Press, Portland, OR, 1990.
6. Todd Epstein & Dilts, Robert, Tools For Dreamers: Strategies of Creativity and the Structure of Innovation, Meta Publications, Capitola, CA, 1991.
7. Dilts, Robert, Cognitive Patterns of Jesus of Nazareth, Dynamic Learning Publications, Ben Lomond, CA, 1992
8. Dilts, Robert & Gino Bonissone Skills for the Future, Meta Publications, Capitola,CA, 1993.
9. Dilts, Robert, Effective Presentation Skills, Meta Publications, Capitola, CA, 1994.
10. Dilts, Robert, Strategies of Genius Volumes I, II & III, Meta Publications, Capitola, CA, 1994-1995.
11. Dilts, Robert, Dynamic Learning, co-authored with Todd Epstein, Meta Publications, Capitola, CA, 1995.
12. Dilts, Robert, Visionary Leadership Skills: Creating a World to Which People Want to Belong, Meta Publications, Capitola, CA, 1996.
13. McDonald Robert & Dilts, Robert, Tools of the Spirit, Meta Publications, Capitola, CA, 1997.
14. Dilts, Robert, Modeling With NLP, Meta Publications, Capitola, CA, 1998.
15. Dilts, Robert, Sleight of Mouth: The Magic of Conversational Belief Change, Meta Publications, Capitola, CA, 1999.
16. DeLozier, Judith & Dilts, Robert, Encyclopedia of Systemic Neuro-Linguistic Programming and NLP New Coding, NLP University Press, Santa Cruz, CA, 2000.
17. Dilts, Robert, From Coach to Awakener, Meta Publications, Capitola, CA, 2003.
18. Dilts, Robert, NLP II The Next Generation, Meta Publications, Capitola, CA, 2010.

Articles

1. Neuro-Linguistic Programming: A New Psychotherapy, 1978, Realities Conference Presentation Papers, San Francisco, CA.
2. Dilts, Robert, Neuro-Linguistic Programming in Organizational Development, 1979, Organizational Development Network Conference Presentation Papers, New York, NY.
3. Dilts, Robert, Let NLP Work for You, Real Estate Today, February, 1982, Volume 15, Number 2.
4. Green, J.D. & Dilts, Robert, Neuro-Linguistic Programming in Family Therapy, in Family Counseling and Therapy, Horne & Olsen editors, 1982, Peacock Publishers, Inc., Itasca, IL.
5. Dilts, Robert & Epstein, Todd, NLP in Training Groups, 1989, Dynamic Learning Publications, Ben Lomond, CA.
6. Hollander, Jaap & Dilts, Robert, NLP & Life Extension: Modeling Longevity, 1990, Dynamic Learning Publications, Ben Lomond, CA.
7. Dilts, Robert & Feldenkrais, Moshe, NLP of the Body, 1990, Dynamic Learning Publications, Ben Lomond, CA.
8. Dilts, Robert, Applications of NLP in Health: Overview of the Seven C’s Model, Anchor Point, August 1992, Salt Lake City, UT
9. Dilts, Robert, NLP and Self-Organization Theory, Anchor Point, June 1995, Salt Lake City, UT.
10. Dilts, Robert, NLP, Self-Organization and Strategies of Change Management, Anchor Point, July 1995, Salt Lake City, UT.
11. Dilts, Robert, Dynamic Assessment, Anchor Point, October 1995, Salt Lake City, UT.
12. Dilts, Robert, Bringing Light Into The Darkness: The Principle of Positive Intention, Anchor Point, December 1995, Salt Lake City, UT.
13. Dilts, Robert, Modeling the Wisdom of Jesus
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    , Anchor Point, February 1996, Salt Lake City, UT.
14. Dilts, Robert, Thought Viruses, Mental Maps and Health, Anchor Point, March-April 1996, Salt Lake City, UT.
15. Dilts, Robert, Darwin’s Thinking Path, Anchor Point, November 1996, Salt Lake City, UT.
16. Dilts, Robert & DeLozier, Judith, Map and Territory, co-authored, Anchor Point, May & June 1997, Salt Lake City, UT.
17. Dilts, Robert, The Process of Reimprinting, Anchor Point, July & August 1997, Salt Lake City, UT.
18. Dilts, Robert, Time Lines, Anchor Point, October 1997, Salt Lake City, UT.
19. Dilts, Robert, NLP and Intellectual Property, Anchor Point, December 1997, Salt Lake City, UT.
20. Dilts, Robert & DeLozier, Judith, The Evolution of Perceptual Positions, co-authored, Anchor Point, September 1998, Salt Lake City, UT.
21. Dilts, Robert, Transderivational Morphology, Anchor Point, May, 1999, Salt Lake City, UT.
22. Dilts, Robert, Research and NLP, The Health Attractor Journal, September 1999, Salt Lake City, UT.

External links

• 'Robert Dilts NLP' Official Home Page
• Anchor Point biography
• Review of Robert Dilt's book Skills for the Future: Managing Creativity and Innovation
• 'Conscious Leadership'