How Leaders Lead with David Novak

#149: Geoff Colvin, Fortune Magazine’s Senior Editor-at-Large – Use deliberate practice to improve


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Have you ever wondered what it really takes to be excellent at something?

 

If so, you’re going to love this episode with Geoff Colvin. He’s the Senior Editor-at-Large for Fortune magazine and one of the most curious and articulate people I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know over the years.


Geoff is also fascinated by excellence in human performance, especially as it pertains to business leaders.


He’s spent decades talking to experts, analyzing research, and asking big questions. Today, you get to benefit from his know-how.


If there’s ANYTHING you want to get better at – whether it’s at work or at home – this conversation basically gives you a playbook for it.


Plus, we get into some bigger questions around AI and the skills leaders really need to be focusing on right now.


Your mind is going to be spinning with big insights – listen now!


You’ll also learn:

  • Why talent is overrated (and why that’s good news for you!)
  • The key to improving performance at practically anything
  • The 4 characteristics of practice that actually help you improve
  • Three qualities of a top-notch coach
  • The most important trait for us to develop as AI takes off

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