Make Time: A business podcast by 25eight

14: Make Time: The most powerful skill you need


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In this episode, Sam discusses the importance of developing your own critical thinking skills and strategies in business. She emphasises that relying on others for answers can lead to a loss of power and agility. By cultivating your own thinking, you can be confident to make informed decisions, adapt to changes, and ultimately thrive in a dynamic business environment.

Sam shares insights on how to build your own strategy, the significance of contextual intelligence, and the value of seeking guidance while maintaining ownership of your decisions.


Takeaways

  • When you live someone else's answer, you're giving away your power.
  • Critical thinking fosters better decision-making and self-reflection.
  • Owning your thinking positions you to make informed decisions.
  • Outsourcing thinking can lead to a loss of agility.
  • Asking uncomfortable questions is a signal of learning.
  • Investing in your thinking prepares your business to adapt.
  • Contextual intelligence is key to long-term success.
  • Following someone else's script can lead to stagnation.
  • Building your own perspective enhances the effectiveness of support.
  • Thinking for yourself leads to faster execution and real decisions.


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Quotes

  • "You give away your power."
  • "You need to be the answer."
  • "Thinking for yourself compounds."



Sound Bites

Chapters

00:00 The Power of Independent Thinking

08:04 Building Your Own Growth Strategy

12:04The Importance of Contextual Intelligence


Keywords

critical thinking, business strategy, decision making, self-empowerment, entrepreneurship, growth mindset, agility, innovation, learning, ownership

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