In Matt\u2019s blog post, he reflected on the work by Linda Elder, and Richard Paul (2012) titled The Thinker\u2019s Guide to Analytical Guide. The book discusses the importance and value of reasonable people making good decisions while following an \u201cintellectual standard\u201d or process (Elder et al. 2012: p.8). The authors argue that having a system in place reduces falling into old decision-making routines and provides a structure to evaluate situations. In addition, Matt discusses the authors\u2019 main points that they recommend, which consists of significance, clarity, accuracy, depth, breadth, and fairness. I find that each of these key points can be directly related to Northouse\u2019s core leadership traits including self-confidence, intelligence, determination, integrity, and sociability (Northouse, 2017: p.23-25). A leader must be self-confident and determined in order to practice breadth by seeking out others\u2019 perspectives. An effective leader must embody sociability because they must have depth in their social sphere to encourage people to share their point of view. A leader must be intelligent to focus followers on important issues (significance) and to make a complex problem understandable (clarity). Lastly, a powerfully effective leader must be grounded by strong values, such as integrity and fairness. Evidently, Northouse\u2019s leadership traits and Elder and Paul\u2019s guide to critical thinking are interconnected.<\/p>\n
I valued how Matt clearly and concisely articulated a breakdown of how one can utilize critical thinking in everyday life. As I am writing my paper on a leader in my sphere of influence that embodies critical thinking, I have applied the process that has been illustrated in this blog post and discovered that my leader (unknowingly perhaps) uses each point of the criteria before making a decision. Undoubtedly, this has likely had an extraordinary impact on his success as a leader in an up and coming technology company. Furthermore, I related it to how I make decisions in both my personal and professional life; I believe that there is room for growth because I am underutilizing accuracy and breadth.<\/p>\n
Looking forward to reading more thought-provoking posts!<\/p>\n
Christina<\/p>\n
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Elder, L., & Paul, R. (2012). The thinker\u2019s guide to analytic thinking: How to take thinking apart and what to look for when you do.<\/em> Tomales, California: The Foundation for Critical Thinking.<\/p>\n Northouse, P. G. (2017). Leadership: theory and practice<\/em> (8th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" In Matt\u2019s blog post, he reflected on the work by Linda Elder, and Richard Paul (2012) titled The Thinker\u2019s Guide to Analytical Guide. The book discusses the importance and value of reasonable people making good decisions while following an \u201cintellectual standard\u201d or process (Elder et al. 2012: p.8). The authors argue that having a system … <\/p>\n