I believe that purpose for Gladwell to write “The Trouble with Geniuses” is to have readers alter their perceptions of people based only on their IQ alone and look further as well as to share his understanding of his definition of success based on his research.
Gladwell reaches out to audiences of all types in Outliers. This book is excellent information for anyone who wants to learn more about success. Gladwell talks directly to the reader using “I” and “you” which invites all bookworms to enjoy each chapter on different kinds of success. Therefore, the college student would enjoy this book as he is developing his success, it could give rise to a look at his peers differently and give them insight on what it takes to be successful, not …show more content…
In this case, we usually refer to these people at work as “book smart only.” By comparison, we can be introduced to Suzy the Nurse Supervisor and not realize she is just as smart as the doctor, she is standing next to with her IQ and all the knowledge that she has acquired from being present to hear, see and listen through her over ten years of on the job experiences but lacks the credentialing of a physician.
Further, as we read Chapter 4, we see examples of people who have a high “IQ” who had the benefit during their developmental years to grow and acquire learning skills of compassion, strong work ethic, communication, and social skills by being in a nurturing environment during the developmental stages of life. Gladwell points out the most successful usually have a combination of both …show more content…
Many times an employer finds an employee that is book smart but has no common sense and does not work well with others. The business would have benefited from the employee who wants to learn and grow more as most skills can be
Gladwell reaches out to audiences of all types in Outliers. This book is excellent information for anyone who wants to learn more about success. Gladwell talks directly to the reader using “I” and “you” which invites all bookworms to enjoy each chapter on different kinds of success. Therefore, the college student would enjoy this book as he is developing his success, it could give rise to a look at his peers differently and give them insight on what it takes to be successful, not …show more content…
In this case, we usually refer to these people at work as “book smart only.” By comparison, we can be introduced to Suzy the Nurse Supervisor and not realize she is just as smart as the doctor, she is standing next to with her IQ and all the knowledge that she has acquired from being present to hear, see and listen through her over ten years of on the job experiences but lacks the credentialing of a physician.
Further, as we read Chapter 4, we see examples of people who have a high “IQ” who had the benefit during their developmental years to grow and acquire learning skills of compassion, strong work ethic, communication, and social skills by being in a nurturing environment during the developmental stages of life. Gladwell points out the most successful usually have a combination of both …show more content…
Many times an employer finds an employee that is book smart but has no common sense and does not work well with others. The business would have benefited from the employee who wants to learn and grow more as most skills can be