Hidden Genius
The secret ways of thinking that power the world’s most successful people
By Polina Marinova Pompliano
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Hidden Genius
The secret ways of thinking that power the world’s most successful people
By Polina Marinova Pompliano
Jacket text
What distinguishes the truly exceptional from the merely great?
After five years of writing The Profile, Polina Marinova Pompliano has studied thousands of the most successful and interesting people in the world and examined how they reason their way through problems, unleash their creativity, and perform under extreme pressure.
The highest performers don’t use tricks or hacks to achieve greatness. They use mental frameworks that fundamentally change the way they see the world. They’ve learned how to unlock their hidden genius in order to reach their full potential.
This book will help you do the same. After learning from the world’s most successful people featured inside, you will have a mental toolkit to help you tackle thorny problems, navigate relationships, and use creativity and resilience in times of uncertainty.
About the author
Polina Marinova Pompliano is the founder of The Profile, a media organization that studies successful people and companies.
Previously, she spent five years at Fortune where she wrote more than 1,300 articles and earned the trust of prominent investors and entrepreneurs. As the author and editor of Term Sheet, Fortune’s industry-leading dealmaking newsletter, Polina interviewed Melinda Gates, Steve Case, Chamath Palihapitiya, Stephen Schwarzman, and more.
Reviews
In her new book, Polina Pompliano weaves a wonderful tapestry of how to become more creative and imaginative using the stories of incredible people who exemplify and bring to life Polina’s collection of ‘bits of genius.’ She offers you actionable ideas to jumpstart your ideas and flourish in the Creator Economy. A highly entertaining and useful book, I strongly recommend it.
This book is set apart from others that profile leaders. Polina gets to the heart, mind, practices, and practical lessons that drive the most successful people. She covers both the emotional and intellectual journey of a wide diversity of leaders and fields, making these profiles and lessons relevant to a broad group of readers.
Hidden Genius is jam-packed with fun and fascinating insights about how exceptional people—in business, sports, entertainment, politics, and more—think, create, act, and lead. Polina Pompliano’s curiosity about people (a key, she notes, to anyone’s success) overflows. The payoff for us is a joyful ride through the worlds of extraordinary achievers.
Having interviewed and researched hundreds of the world’s most successful people, there is nobody more qualified than Polina Pompliano to find the patterns, systems, and thinking that underlie success. In Hidden Genius she masterfully distills the lessons she’s learned. This book is a guide for high-performers looking to excel in the arts or business. Additionally, it’s a roadmap for anyone looking to become a more perfect version of themselves.
Polina Pompliano is an outstanding storyteller because she’s also an exceptional listener. Hidden Genius is a compendium of priceless lessons and nuggets drawn from her remarkable curiosity for what makes leaders and innovators tick, with fresh insights and perspectives on every page.
A brilliant look at what truly sets successful people apart, bursting with knowledge and so much fun to read. Polina is a master storyteller.
A goldmine of actionable ideas and useful advice from top performers in all fields. Hidden Genius offers inspiration for anyone interested in unlocking their full potential.
Media coverage
From Unlocking Your World of Creativity Podcast:
Polina Marinova Pompliano is the author of ‘HIDDEN GENIUS: The Secret Ways of Thinking That Power the World’s Most Successful People.’ She is also the founder of The Profile, a media organization that studies successful people and companies. Previously, she spent five years at FORTUNE where she wrote more than 1,300 articles and earned the… Read more »
From Everyday MBA with Kevin Crane:
Polina Marinova Pompliano discusses her book “Hidden Genius” and the secret ways of thinking that power the world’s most successful people.
From London Writer's Salon:
Former Fortune writer Polina Marinova and founder of the popular newsletter ‘The Profile’ talks about growing her Substack to make a full-time income, landing a non-fiction book deal, writing non-fiction, making difficult decisions, taking risks, and how to study and learn from ‘geniuses’.
From Fast Company:
If you want to perform at a high level, you’ll need to be resilient. The way to build this mental skill is by overcoming unexpected challenges that come your way. While we all experience roadblocks, you don’t have to wait for one to happen. High performers approach challenges differently, often inviting them in, says Polina… Read more »
From Thought Leaders:
Polina Marinova Pompliano, author of HIDDEN GENIUS: The Secret Ways Of Thinking That Power The World’s Most Successful People is founder of The Profile, a new media company that features longform profiles of successful people and companies each week. Previously, she spent five years at Fortune where she wrote more than 1,300 articles and earned… Read more »
From Medium:
It’s written by a newsletter writer named Polina Marinova Pompliano. She makes 6 figures from the paid newsletter subscriptions and her profiles of successful people are some of the best I’ve ever read. So I bought her book.
From Modern Wisdom:
Polina Pompliano is a writer, entrepreneur and author known for her insights into habits of history’s highest performers. Deconstructing the habits and mindsets of the world’s most successful people gives us an insight into how to expedite success and avoid pitfalls. Presumably the people who made it to the top have found effective ways of… Read more »
From Investor's Business Daily:
Athletes have long recognized the power of thought. Retired Navy SEAL David Goggins, now an endurance athlete, utilizes what he’s dubbed an “accountability mirror,” said Polina Marinova Pompliano, author of “Hidden Genius: The Secret Ways Of Thinking That Power The World’s Most Successful People.” When Goggins decided to become a Navy SEAL, he looked in… Read more »
From CNBC make it:
In my new book, “Hidden Genius,” one person I highlight is Chris Voss. A key skill he mastered during his 24 years as one of the FBI’s lead international negotiators was emotional intelligence. The secret, according to Voss, is knowing how to listen and read people.
| Published: | 20/06/2023 |
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| Pages: | 264 |
| Formats: | hardback - ISBN 9781804090039 ebook - ISBN 9781804090053 paperback - ISBN 9781804090046 audio - ISBN 0000000000087 |
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