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Welcome to the final video in our three-part mini-series on "Practicing Generous Assumptions." 🤔 How often do you judge yourself by your intentions but judge others by their actions? Learn how to extend generous assumptions to yourself and others, transforming resentment into empathy and curiosity. 🔍 Explore how believing everyone is doing their best can help you move away from negative assumptions and foster a more understanding and kind mindset. Discover practical ways to practice generous assumptions and improve your interactions. This series concludes with: 1️⃣ What is a Generous Assumption? 2️⃣ The Story I Make Up 3️⃣ Practicing Generous Assumptions (Today!)  #PersonalGrowth #MindsetShift #Empathy

In this talk you will hear about how the brain responds to Ambiguity, how it affects behavior, and some strategies for managing times of ambiguity. https://lnkd.in/dZeEBH8J

While exploring cognitive biases, I came across a thought provoking quote by Daniel Kahneman in 'Thinking, Fast and Slow': 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. This highlights our tendency to see the world as more predictable and logical than it truly is. We often fill in the gaps in our knowledge with assumptions, creating a false sense of understanding. Instead of assuming we know it all, let's actively seek out areas where we might be lacking information. By challenging our assumptions, we can make more informed decisions! #CognitiveBias #DecisionMaking #CriticalThinking #ThinkingSlow #SelfAwareness #GrowthMindset #UnconsciousBias #OpenMindedness #PersonalDevelopment

Mastering Action Bias: The Smart Way to Make Decisions Recognizing action bias can transform decision-making. We explore how to evaluate options effectively and when inaction may be the best choice. Learn to practice patience and make informed choices that prioritize thoughtful action over impulsiveness. #ActionBias #SmartDecisions #MindfulChoices #DecisionMaking #SelfControl #InformedChoices #PatienceIsAVirtue #ThoughtfulAction #AvoidImpulsiveness #TrafficWisdom

🤔 "How do you know?" - 4 words that can change everything. Ever stopped to question your assumptions? This simple phrase could unlock a world of possibilities you never knew existed. Challenge yourself to ask this question daily, truly listen to the answers, and embrace new perspectives. You might be surprised at how quickly your thinking transforms. 👉 Double tap if you're ready to challenge your assumptions and grow! #MindsetShift #CriticalThinking #PersonalGrowth

Understanding the Importance of Context Before Reacting Making assumptions without considering the context can lead to misunderstandings. Taking a look at the factors influencing behaviors enables thoughtful responses. Like chaos theory shows, small changes in context can affect interconnected systems. #GreyScaleMindset #ChaosTheory #personalgrowth

How quick are we to stereotype? It's not just a riddle, it's a reflection of our subconscious biases. It's time to challenge what we think we know and break the cycle of subconscious biases. Curious for more eye-openers like this? Hit follow and let’s keep challenging our perspectives together! #GenderBias #SubconsciousBias #Inclusion #Diversity #BreakingStereotypes #ChallengeBias #WorkplaceInclusion #InclusiveLeadership #InstituteForInclusion

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬? Biases are something we all have. They serve as practical mental shortcuts to simplify our decision-making process but can also hurt our long-term prospects by prioritizing certain aspects over others. 🧠 Whether it’s confirming something we already believe, being overly optimistic about our own ideas, or succumbing to groupthink, biases are inherent in human nature. I'm very aware that I have my own biases just like everyone else, and I'm actively working to move beyond them. This involves considering factors that might challenge my beliefs. 💡 Strategic foresight is crucial in this process, helping to develop new mental models and decision-making processes. If we acknowledge and challenge our biases in a structured way, we can make better decisions for the long term. Key ways to overcome these biases is to make the effort to stay open-minded and critical, look at the bigger picture, be curious and open to new information, and proactively collect futures intelligence With ANTICIPATE, the focus is on using a collaborative, co-creative process to make sense of the future together with partners and clients. 👉 How do you work on developing a foresight mindset yourself? #strategicforesight #futuresthinking #bias #rethinkfutures

It’s Time to Rethink! Again (5) I am restarting my routine after a long weekend break! A new chapter today! Here are some of the best quotes from Chapter 6 « Bad Blood on the Diamond » of “Think Again” from Adam Grant that resonated with me. (1) “Polarization is reinforced by conformity: peripheral members fit in and gain status by following the lead of the most prototypical member of a group, who often holds the most intense views”. Does it ring the bell for the groups you are belonging to? (2) “When we meet group members who defy a stereotype, our first instinct isn’t to see them as examplars and rethink the stereotype. It’s to see them as exceptions and cling to our existing beliefs”. (3) “People gain humility when they reflect on how different circumstances could have led them to different beliefs”. Do you sometimes think about how your culture, education, family have influenced your beliefs? (4) “Many of our beliefs are cultural truisms: widely shared but rarely questioned. If we take a closer look at them, we often discover that they rest on shaky foundations”. Are you ready to rethink your beliefs?? #thinking #rethinking #impostorsyndrom

✨ A New Insightful Technique to Try! ✨ I've been experimenting with a new approach, and it's been SO eye-opening—I couldn't wait to share it with you! 🤩 Here’s the challenge: 👉 When you read or hear something that stirs up strong feelings (positive or negative), pause. 👉 Get present with that feeling—notice it. 👉 Then, ask yourself: What is this trying to show me? What is this reflecting back to me? 💡 The truth is, external situations often act as mirrors, reflecting back what we’re projecting into the world. Most of the time, it’s less about “them” and more about you. This practice has helped me uncover so much about myself and how I view the world. 🌍✨ Have you tried this before? I'd love to hear your thoughts! Drop a comment below and let’s discuss 👇 #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #MindsetShift #EmotionalIntelligence #Transformation #BurnoutToBrilliance #Insights