The Good Leadership Podcast 15 Minutes to Better Thinking: Practical Insights from Anders Ericsson's "Peak" with Charles Good | TGLP #231
Today, we unpack the book "Peak" by Anders Ericsson.
In this book profile, we explore the revolutionary science behind expert performance and how anyone can achieve extraordinary levels of skill through deliberate practice.
Charles breaks down Ericsson's groundbreaking research that debunks the myth of natural talent and reveals the specific methods used by world-class performers across every field. From elite athletes to master musicians, the episode uncovers the structured approach that separates those who plateau from those who continue to grow throughout their careers.
Key topics include:
The three types of practice and why only one actually moves the needle
How mental representations serve as internal GPS systems that guide expert performance and decision-making
The myth-busting truth about talent vs. practice
The three F's of effective skill development that create sustainable improvement
Building systems and habits that make deliberate practice sustainable for busy professionals
Learn from Charles's breakdown how to identify the specific skills that will differentiate you, study top performers effectively, and structure your practice sessions for maximum impact. Discover why excellence isn't born but built through intentional effort, and gain practical strategies for breaking through performance plateaus in any field, from leadership and communication to technical skills and creative pursuits.
Anders Ericsson's Book "Peak": https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Secrets-New-Science-Expertise-ebook/dp/B011H56MKS
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Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com
Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/
Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesgood/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:15) Tool: Understanding Why Naive Practice Keeps You Stuck
(02:45) Technique: Busting the Myths That Limit Your Growth Potential
(04:45) Tip: The Three Types of Practice and Why Only One Works
(06:15) Tool: How Deliberate Practice Separates Elite Performers from Everyone Else
(07:25) Technique: Building Mental Representations That Guide Expert Performance
(08:45) Tip: Five Steps to Develop Powerful Mental Models in Any Field
(10:15) Tool: Shifting from Learning to Training for Skill Acquisition
(11:35) Technique: Studying Top Performers' Process, Not Just Their Output
(12:35) Tip: The Focus-Feedback-Fix It Loop for Effective Practice
(13:35) Tool: Working with Coaches or Becoming Your Own Coach
(14:20) Technique: Training Like a Pro with Short, High-Intensity Sessions
(15:00) Tip: Building Systems That Make Practice a Sustainable Habit
(16:30) Tool: Why Excellence is Built, Not Born—The Role of Genetics vs. Practice
(18:35) Conclusion
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