Our actions in any given situation are determined by how we perceive the situation. We can all come to very different understandings, depending on what aspects of the situation we choose to focus on and how we interpret what is going on. Ladder of inference is a powerful mental model that explains how we make quick assessments or decisions. Each step in the decision-making process is represented by a rung on the ladder. You start at the bottom, then climb each rung before making a decision an...| TechTello
Different moments at work demand different thinking styles—knowing which style to leverage when and being flexible enough to switch when the situation demands it can be the edge that sets you apart. Whether you’re navigating challenges, collaborating with others or have a tough decision to make, learning to think right can be your biggest strength—it can help you spot problems that others overlook, choose an unconventional path over a more traditional approach and lead with clarity and ...| TechTello
Thinking opposite of what we desire is not natural. Inversion mental model provides an objective way to explore the problem by thinking the opposite of what we seek. Going beyond our limitation requires questioning our existing beliefs and assumptions to uncover new possibilities and establish a better perspective to our original question with greater clarity and understanding| TechTello
How do you feel when you're not being heard—frustrated, annoyed and angry at the other person? Do you feel like they don't really know you or they don't really get who you are? This is exactly how others feel when you don't listen. Listening poorly limits your understanding of others which deprives you from bonding, building trust, learning, growing and most important of all, evolving as a human being. How you listen and respond to others has a significant impact on the quality of your rela...| TechTello
What do we do when things do not turn out as intended? Instead of being curious and trying to learn from the situation, our mind assumes the worst possibility. The negativity trap can prevent us from reaching out to the other person. It can make us distance ourselves from others, avoid communication, collaboration, and ignore opportunities that might benefit us. Applying Hanlon’s razor in such moments can open our mind to seek other views instead of assuming bad intention, shift our perspec...| TechTello
When confronted with information that challenges your personal narrative, are you curious about the new information and use that to update your beliefs or do you give in to confirmation bias and find ways to reject the evidence that contradicts your assumptions and look for information that strengthens your point of view. Interpreting and selectively gathering data to fit our beliefs as opposed to using opposing views to update our mental models is a cognitive bias and it limits how we think,...| TechTello
