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Geoffrey ColvinAmerican thinker, journalist and writer
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- American Thinker, Journalist, and Writer
- Respected and Insightful Commentator
- Television and Radio Presence
- Author of Influential Trends
- Influential Figure in Corporate Governance
- Accomplishments and Education
American Thinker, Journalist, and Writer
Geoffrey Colvin is an American thinker, journalist, and writer. He is the author of the book "Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else" and the co-author of the bestseller "Angel Customers & Demon Customers." Colvin is also the editor-in-chief of the business magazine 'Fortune.' He is the brother of the composer and performer Shawn Colvin.
Respected and Insightful Commentator
Colvin is known for his diverse range of topics in the field of business. Having worked as an editor and columnist for 'Fortune' magazine for a long time, he has become one of America's most respected and insightful commentators on leadership, globalization, environmental protection, wealth creation, the information technology revolution, and related issues.
Television and Radio Presence
Colvin was a former co-anchor of the television program 'Wall Street Week with FORTUNE' on PBS, where he delivered weekly speeches for three years to the show's largest audience. He has appeared on various television shows, including 'The Today Show,' 'Good Morning America,' 'CBS This Morning,' 'ABC's World News,' 'Nightly Business Report,' and many others. He currently hosts the daily program 'On Business' on CBS Radio Network, and recently celebrated his 10,000th broadcast. His show has an audience of over 7 million listeners per week.
Author of Influential Trends
Colvin's latest book, "The Upside of the Downturn: Ten Management Strategies to Prevail in the Recession and Thrive in the Aftermath," was named the "best management book" of 2009 by 'Strategy + Business' magazine. He can be considered the author of the most significant contemporary trends in today's business world. His groundbreaking book, "Talent is Overrated: What Really Separates World-Class Performers from Everybody Else," instantly became a national bestseller and received the Harold Longman Award for the "best business book of 2009." It was praised by renowned tycoon Donald Trump as enlightening and inspiring, acclaimed by journalist Charlie Rose as impressive and captivating, and deemed highly important by writer and speaker Daniel H. Pink.
Influential Figure in Corporate Governance
Colvin has been included in 'Directorship' magazine's list of the "100 most influential figures in corporate governance." He has spoken on management and shareholder value at corporate meetings around the world and has served as a consultant to the Japanese Ministry of Finance on these matters. He is also a highly experienced interviewer, having conducted conversations with notable individuals such as Bill Gates, Alan Greenspan, Henry Kissinger, Jack Welch, Steve Case, Richard Branson, Ted Turner, the Prince of Wales, and many others.
Accomplishments and Education
Colvin currently serves as the permanent chief moderator at the 'Fortune Global Forum' and the 'International Business Leaders Forum' in London. He hails from Vermillion, South Dakota, and graduated with distinction from Harvard University with a degree in economics. He also holds a Master of Business Administration degree from New York University.
