The sow-reap mental model pictures intentionality and accountability 101 because it doesn’t get much more basic than this! Sowing and Reaping Sow-reap is a basic mental model. It’s so useful because it links actions with outcomes. Hence, I’m accountable for how things turns out because of the intentional choices I’ve made. Unfortunately, accountability is not […]
A leader who learns from experiences is filling a toolbox with experiential insights. Conversely, the one-tool leader responds the same way in every situation. But, often not for the better! Tools for Sense-making Mental models are a great way to make sense of what’s happening. For instance, Hanlon’s Razor says: “Don’t attribute to bad intention […]
Mental models are great memory aids. But, mental models are also decision tools. For example, sow-reap helps me evaluate outcomes of options I’m considering. The Precept Explained So, how do I make sense of everything that’s coming at me? Also, what’s the best way to form mental connections among many facts? Well, a mental model […]
Impactful leaders know they must use what you’ve got in terms of accumulated experiences. However, they don’t become overconfident. The Precept Explained What happens when a leader isn’t a learner? What’s the outcome when they’re too self-consumed to learn from experience? How does it play out when a leader is convinced that the rules don’t […]
Foolish overconfidence causes leaders to forget that sometimes we’re wrong. So, learn from experience, but also carry along a healthy degree of skepticism. The Precept Explained Ok, but what if you’re wrong? And, why are you so overly self-confident? Remember, once before under these circumstances the outcome wasn’t in your favor! Actually, these are common […]