908 Geoff Colvin (replay) – Talent Is Overrated!!!
Humans are Underrated!!
In this episode we discuss two of Geoff’s popular books including his newest book, Humans Are Underrated: What High Achievers Know That Brilliant Machines Never Will. Amid rising anxiety over the advance of technology and its effects on human workers, we discuss the future of humans and how we can remain valuable.http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/
Our conversation begins with his former bestseller, Talent Is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers From Everybody Else, discussing the truths behind peak performance, ironing out the myths of innate talent, and sharing insights in how we can all develop peak performance by understanding the deliberate practice. An amazing interview and well worth a listen.
Guest Bio.
Geoff Colvin is an award-winning thinker, author, broadcaster, and speaker on today’s most significant trends in business. As a longtime editor and columnist for FORTUNE, he has become one of America’s sharpest and most respected commentators on leadership, globalization, wealth creation, the infotech revolution, and related issues.
Books by Geoff below.
How to connect with Geoff
Visit and connect with Geoff via his Website Geoff Colvin.
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