Summary: Talent is overrated - Geoff Colvin: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else

Complete summary of Geoff Colvin's book "Talent is Overrated"The review of the ideas in Geoff Colvin's book shows that talent is not born, but it is made.

This summary points that outstanding performance is based on what researchers call "deliberate practice" - activities world-leaders do to achieve at the highest level.

Others may begin deliberate practice, but give up, whilst key performers persist.

It follows, therefore, that high-achievement is possible for everyone, if they practice in the right way.

This summary highlights the key elements to deliberate practice: 1.

That it's repeated; 2. That feedback is continuously available; 3. That it's highly demanding mentally and that 4. It's not always fun. There are a myriad of ways that deliberate practice is beneficial, including being able to anticipate better (because they have more experience), seeing indicators that others miss and being more innovative.

You will also find advice on how best to apply deliberate practice to organizations.

In fact it explains that good managers should identify talent early, and nurture so that people hone their skills (and stay).

Good managers also understand that the workplace must have high morale and be given the mental space to think.

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