What Is High Performance?
The answer to “How do we define high performance?” appears to be: “It’s complicated.” Let’s see if we might be able to simplify and provide […]
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High Performance
It’s NOT a 10,000 Hour Rule: Beef with Malcolm Gladwell and Others
This is the sixth installment in my series about the development of Anders Ericsson’s theory of deliberate practice. Let’s be clear: It’s not just about […]
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Some Leadership-Related Thoughts on the De’Vondre Campbell Situation
San Francisco 49ers linebacker De’Vondre Campbell declined to play in a game against the Los Angeles Rams. The backstory is that Campbell had been a […]
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The Power of Deliberate Practice Part 3: Experience, Feedback, Brain Changes, Motivation, and Persistence
When you think of a concert pianist, an Olympic gold medalist, or a world-renowned surgeon, what comes to mind? Is it raw, unfiltered talent? A […]
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The Power of Deliberate Practice Part 2: When Should You Start Deliberate Practice, and How Should You Do It?
Imagine you’re watching a world-class violinist perform, or perhaps you’re awed by an elite chess player’s ability to see 15 moves ahead. The natural reaction […]
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The Making of an Expert: Understanding the Path to Elite Performance
When we think about experts in any field—whether in music, sports, or medicine—it’s easy to assume they were born with extraordinary talent. As discussed in […]
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The Evolution of the Deliberate Practice (1993 to 2008): What Changed and Why It Matters
In 1993, psychologist K. Anders Ericsson and colleagues introduced an idea that changed how we think about success. Before then, we often admired world-class athletes, […]
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The Power of Deliberate Practice Part 1: The Beginning and What It’s All About
Imagine a world where talent is not the key to greatness. Instead, dedication, effort, and time spent in deliberate practice hold the keys to unlocking […]
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