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Episode: 00246 Released on December 23, 2024. Description: Join Jason Elder and Randy Stickley for another deep dive in this engaging Before You Leap episode. This week, Randy builds on the prior discussion about critical thinking and confidence, exploring how analysts articulate assessments and navigate their workplaces. Drawing insights from a surprising source—a speech by retired U.S. General Mark Milley—Randy and Jason discuss the nuances of probability versus possibility in analysis and why words matter.
They dive into how miscommunication can impact assessments, the importance of critical thinking in intelligence work, and the stark contrasts between crime analysis and threat assessments. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights on how to think critically, speak confidently, and avoid common pitfalls in the analytic profession.
*** Episode 7 Analysis - IACA Conference Preview - Rethinking Thought https://youtu.be/YC_b8GWofDk ***
Name Drops: Akshata Kumavat
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Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com.
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Episode: 00246 Released on December 23, 2024. Description: Join Jason Elder and Randy Stickley for another deep dive in this engaging Before You Leap episode. This week, Randy builds on the prior discussion about critical thinking and confidence, exploring how analysts articulate assessments and navigate their workplaces. Drawing insights from a surprising source—a speech by retired U.S. General Mark Milley—Randy and Jason discuss the nuances of probability versus possibility in analysis and why words matter.
They dive into how miscommunication can impact assessments, the importance of critical thinking in intelligence work, and the stark contrasts between crime analysis and threat assessments. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this episode offers valuable insights on how to think critically, speak confidently, and avoid common pitfalls in the analytic profession.
*** Episode 7 Analysis - IACA Conference Preview - Rethinking Thought https://youtu.be/YC_b8GWofDk ***
Name Drops: Akshata Kumavat
Vendor(s) Mentioned:
Contact: [email protected]; https://www.linkedin.com/in/randall-stickley-36b0a5109/
Transcript: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/z5zc8qbzmtfeza5k/BYL05_transcript.pdf
Podcast Writer:
Podcast Researcher:
Theme Song: Written and Recorded by The Rough & Tumble. Find more of their music at www.theroughandtumble.com.
Logo: Designed by Kyle McMullen. Please visit www.moderntype.com for any printable business forms and planners.
Podcast Email: [email protected]
Podcast Webpage: www.leapodcasts.com
Podcast Twitter: @leapodcasts

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