As a leader, I draw out deep-water insight from wise counselors by tapping into my past experiences. Then, I’m best prepared to question that advisor. The Precept Explained As a leader, how do I draw out the most useful insights from counselors? As such, how can I have the deep conversations that yield significant learning? […]
When I consciously learn from life experiences, I come to realize that experiential insight brings self-control. The Precept Explained So, how do I respond to attacks on my character? And, what’s the time gap between the attack and my response? More practically, how is experiential insight related to my ability to respond appropriately? Well, the […]
Insight is essential for handling both routine and one-off situations. Without learning from experience every decision becomes a one-of-a-kind process. The Precept Explained You’ve heard “been there, done that.” It’s a short-handed way of saying I’ve already had that experience. Or, I’ve been through this before. Meaning, I’ve been in this industry long to recognize […]
When I stop to think about what has happened I increase my learning. Thus, reflection produces insight that can be used later. The Precept Explained When facing a challenge, what do I draw from for answers? Hopefully, I draw from past experiences and the learning from those experiences. Some experiences will have been good, but […]
Effective learners combine factual knowledge with experiences. But, they focus on building insight in order to practically apply what they’re learning. The Precept Explained Where should I focus? What’s most essential regarding my personal and professional growth? Arguably, there are multiple answers concerning professional focus. However, the teaching in Proverbs 2.2 says my character development […]