15 Minutes to Better Thinking: Practical Insights from Adam Grant’s ”Think Again” with Charles Good | The Good Leadership Podcast #214

Today, we unpack the book "Think Again" by Adam Grant.In this book profile, we explore the transformative power of rethinking and why our ability to change our minds may be our most valuable skill in a rapidly changing world. Charles breaks down Grant's compelling case for intellectual humility and how clinging to outdated knowledge and beliefs can limit our potential. Through practical examples and research-backed insights, the episode reveals how leaders, innovators, and individuals can cultivate the habit of questioning what they know and embrace the uncomfortable but rewarding process of continuous learning.Key topics include:• The three mental modes that prevent rethinking - preacher, prosecutor, and politician - and why we should adopt the scientist mindset instead• How misplaced confidence and the Dunning-Kruger effect lead even intelligent people to overestimate their knowledge• The difference between harmful relationship conflict and productive task conflict in debates and disagreements• Techniques for changing minds effectively without triggering defensiveness or psychological reactance• Why stereotypes limit our thinking and how to break free from binary biases that oversimplify complex realitiesLearn from Charles's breakdown how to detach your identity from your opinions, escape the trap of certainty, and create learning cultures that value rethinking over being right. Think Again Book: https://www.amazon.com/Think-Again-Power-Knowing-What/dp/1984878107-Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.comBlog: https://blog.ims-online.com/Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:00) Tip: Why Being Confidently Wrong Is Dangerous(03:45) The Dunning-Kruger Effect (07:15) Technique: Productive Conflict vs. Relationship Conflict(09:00) Technique: How to Win Arguments Without Fighting(10:30) Tool: Breaking Free from Stereotypes and Mental Boxes(12:30) Technique: Changing Minds Through Motivational Interviewing(13:45) Tip:Escaping Binary Bias and Embracing Complexity(16:30) Conclusion

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