Throughout my years as an executive coach, I've noticed patterns in how successful executives think, problem-solve, and make decisions. I want to share that insight with you, so I created Help Me Think, where I will break down these mental models & best practices to give you simple, actionable, step-by-step processes you can use to think critically, make solid decisions, and get the results you want. And we dig really deep into all of this so you can make the most of where you are right now and strategize for the future. If you are an ambitious professional who is ready to liberate your sense of freedom and control, you are in the right place, my friend. I'm glad you're here.
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Throughout my years as an executive coach, I've noticed patterns in how successful executives think, problem-solve, and make decisions. I want to share that insight with you, so I created Help Me Think, where I will break down these mental models & best practices to give you simple, actionable, step-by-step processes you can use to think critically, make solid decisions, and get the results you want. And we dig really deep into all of this so you can make the most of where you are right now and strategize for the future. If you are an ambitious professional who is ready to liberate your sense of freedom and control, you are in the right place, my friend. I'm glad you're here.
The ONE Activity That Will Help You Thrive In Your Role
Help Me Think With Starla West
31 minutes
2 years ago
The ONE Activity That Will Help You Thrive In Your Role
In this episode, I dive deep into the intricacies of executive-level and critical thinking and how it influences daily decision-making, organizational alignment, and individual growth.
I begin with a powerful question, "Do you feel guilty allocating time for reflective thinking with a demanding schedule?" and illustrate this through a real-life example and explore how aspiring leaders – like executives – can leverage this principle to think, behave, and inspire confidence.
Next, I introduce the concept of Executive Level Thinking and its significance for success in executive roles. This type of thinking requires a holistic viewpoint that considers the organization, industry, and competition from both short-term and long-term perspectives. Executive-level thinking breaks down into three components: visionary & strategic, vertical, and horizontal. Each plays a crucial role in creating a comprehensive understanding of the business picture and driving well-informed decisions.
Secondly, I introduce critical thinking, a cornerstone of executive decision-making that involves diagnosing problems or opportunities thoroughly, considering all perspectives, and differentiating between facts, assumptions, and speculations.
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Key Takeaways
As part of the key takeaways, I emphasize the importance of taking time to think, understanding when and where you experience your best thinking moments, and the impact of your thinking time on you, your work, your team, and the organization.
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Help Me Think With Starla West
Throughout my years as an executive coach, I've noticed patterns in how successful executives think, problem-solve, and make decisions. I want to share that insight with you, so I created Help Me Think, where I will break down these mental models & best practices to give you simple, actionable, step-by-step processes you can use to think critically, make solid decisions, and get the results you want. And we dig really deep into all of this so you can make the most of where you are right now and strategize for the future. If you are an ambitious professional who is ready to liberate your sense of freedom and control, you are in the right place, my friend. I'm glad you're here.
