No Time to Think?

Rob McKinnon challenges us to examine how and when we practice three types of thinking:

• Automatic Thinking - Acting automatically, with little thought. This is the processing of data, continuously. In. Out. Yes. No. Got it!


• Rational Thinking - Evaluating, judging and acting according to what you “know” to be true. This is decision-making, problem solving. Still, a daily activity.


• Reflective Thinking - Questioning long-held assumptions, being curious and open to new perspectives that could lead to new approaches and actions.

When leaders complain that they have "no time to think," they are speaking of the third, deepest level.

Reflective Thinking requires the most time.

Reflective Thinking is also the most necessary for fresh insight, creative ideas, and clear priorities.

What is the impact of having no time to think? What does your Reflective Thinking deficit cost you and your company?

Learn more about Rob at McKinnon Company