Geoff Colvin Books

Geoff Colvin is an editor and columnist for Fortune, and a highly regarded commentator and lecturer on subjects like business trends and leadership. He also contributes daily with business commentary on the CBS Radio Network.

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 Books: Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin

Talent is Overrated

Geoff Colvin
What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else
4.4 (148 ratings)
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What's Talent is Overrated about?

Talent is Overrated explores the top performers in a number of fields to get at the bottom of just what makes them great. Contrary to what most of us intuitively think about skill, this book offers enticing evidence that top performance in any field are not determined by their inborn talent, but by deliberate efforts over many years.

Who should read Talent is Overrated?

  • Anybody who wants to discover the secrets of what makes a world-class performer
  • Anyone interested in applying the principles of great performance to their own life
  • Anyone who believes they “just aren’t cut out” for greatness in certain fields

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 Books: Humans are Underrated by Geoff Colvin

Humans are Underrated

Geoff Colvin
What High Achievers Know that Brilliant Machines Never Will
4.2 (16 ratings)
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How is the rapidly developing world of computers going to affect our jobs in the future? In Humans Are Underrated (2015), Geoff Colvin explores the ways in which computers will surpass us, and the ways they won’t. He reveals which skills you should build to remain economically viable, and how you can turn the monster of technology to your advantage.

Who should read Humans are Underrated?

  • Anyone interested in the future of technology
  • Employees afraid of being replaced by a computer
  • People who want to cultivate skills that will ensure their future employability