Too many business leaders are simply not reasoning through pressing issues, taking the time to evaluate a topic from all sides. In other words, leaders often jump to the first conclusion, whatever the evidence. Even worse, C-suite leaders will just choose the evidence that supports their prior beliefs. Additionally, a lack of metacognition — or thinking about thinking — can be a major driver, making people simply overconfident. This article In the Harvard Business Review defines three simple things that you can do at work or in daily life to improve critical thinking skills.
