Analysis Of Becoming A Critic Of Your Thinking By Linda And Paul Elder

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The article, Becoming a critic of your thinking (2004) by Linda and Paul Elder provided numerous suggestions on how to shape the way an individual thinks. Surprisingly, I am fairly familiar and have employed many of the suggested strategies found within the four ideas highlighted in the article. The first idea of “Clarifying your thinking” was unfortunately the weakest of the four during my early years as a manager. I often found myself straying away from my original point when attempting to explain myself to my subordinates and often times my superiors. As mention my Linda and Paul Elder, the ability to effectively explain your thinking to others is skill that needs to be practiced and learned over time, at least for most people. As I progressed