This blog entry is composed of LinkedIn posts I wrote, covering the dates April 12 – April 16, 2021. These five entries address: discerning what’s relevant, persisting toward life purpose, getting good advice, integrity, and critical thinking. Fact is, impactful leaders identify what’s relevant. It’s accurate, but is it relevant? Get the facts! Ok, then […]
“Think before you respond” is common advice. But, it’s hard to do! However, Proverbs offers advice to help us think faster and slower. Thus, to respond more diplomatically. The Precept Explained To change my behavior I must improve the quality of my decisions. In turn, improved decisions are fueled by clearer thinking. So far, so […]
Proverbs 22.3 teaches that critical thinking lets me change course. Thus, I respond to anticipated problems because of foresight. In fact, critical thinkers are foresighted. Think Critically Critical thinking involves objective analysis and reasoned judgment. In other words, critical thinking means careful thinking toward a goal. Thus, I identify the truth while avoiding cognitive biases. […]
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 […]
Discernment is an outcome of critical thinking, according to Proverbs 14.8. Actually, I become more self-aware by thinking critically. Thus, critical thinkers are self-discerning. Become Self-discerning Emotional intelligence includes self-awareness. In fact, before I can be socially aware I must be self-aware. Interestingly, Proverbs 14.8 defines self-awareness. As such, the verse says it’s discernment from […]