To be quickly angered is foolish. Conversely, critical thinking avoids angry outburst because critical thinkers are self-controlled. Traits of Critical Thinkers Critical thinking is an important personal attribute for a leader. As such, it’s mentioned in Proverbs several times. I’m interpreting the Hebrew word arum as critical thinking. Depending on the version of scripture, the […]
Critical thinkers effectively use factual knowledge. They don’t try to impress others with what they know. However, they do get the facts. Thus, critical thinkers manage knowledge. Manage Knowledge Have you ever worked with someone who had an opinion about everything? And believed they knew it all? What’s worse, they talked constantly about everything they […]
The childishly naive believe whatever they’re told. Conversely, a critical thinker recognizes flaws in logic. Thus, critical thinkers discern truth. Believe All – Do Anything If you know where you’re going you have a goal. Next, if you know how you’ll get there you have a strategy. Then, if you’re not easily deterred you have […]
Critical thinking is a key component of personal and professional growth. Conversely, shallow-mindedness produces foolishness that retards growth. Thus, learn to think critically because critical thinkers desire growth. What It Isn’t One way to define a precept is to look at its converse. Thus, to examine what it isn’t. In the Proverbs, contrasts are used […]
Subtilty, or good sense, is an important trait for a leader. In fact, subtilty accompanies leadership success. Character vs. Success You can probably think of several success traits for a leader. For example, decisiveness, vision, and the ability to motivate and inspire. Similarly, lists of leadership success traits focus on the externals, thus on that […]