“What do you mean, how am I doing the thinking? I don’t do thinking. It just kinda happens!”

And therein lies the problem. So often, we’re on autopilot and our results are far from optimal.

But if we could create a shift in our approach to bring a greater consciousness to our work – and our style of leadership, particularly – imagine the performance improvements we’d see …

Great calm under pressure. Less getting embroiled in the drama. An ability to exist above the overwhelm and stress. More thoughtful decision-making. Alignment with the bigger mission. Greater clarity on direction and purpose. Absolute certainty on next steps.

Useful, right?

How do we create that skill for meta-cognition: thinking about the thinking? With practice – it’s a (thinking) skill. And with a cue that kicks-off that practice: “How am I doing the thinking?”

Become practised at asking yourself deeply useful questions, like this. Notice the level your thinking is at. Appreciate where you’re choosing to place your focus. Enjoy elevating your thinking above where everyone else seems to be (stuck).

In short: become a brain-based leader.

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