Lately, I’ve been especially grateful for critical thinkers. I was talking to a leader about how some individuals only understand their task they do what’s assigned, but they don’t see how it connects to the bigger workflow. Critical thinkers, though, are different. They can zoom in to execute and zoom out to understand. They ask better questions. They notice what can be improved. They don’t just get the job done they help the whole system work better.
I appreciate anyone working with me or on my behalf who takes a careful eye to what we’re building, who’s not afraid to ask why or how something might be done differently. Critical thinking is underrated, and we need more of it in the workplace and in life.