Jan 27 2025 19 mins 2
Episode: 00251 Released on January 27, 2025 Description: Join host Jason Elder and special guest Randy Stickley as they dive into the four foundational pillars of critical thinking: courage, intellectual curiosity, open-mindedness, and humility. In this thought-provoking conversation, Jason and Randy discuss how these principles shape effective intelligence analysis and the challenges analysts face in navigating cognitive traps, office dynamics, and biases.
Listen in as they share insights on balancing confidence with humility, avoiding premature conclusions, and fostering collaboration for better results. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting your analytic journey, this episode offers invaluable tools to refine your critical thinking approach.
Stay until the end for some fun banter about the latest Superman trailer and why humility might be the real hero of the episode! [Note: Description produced by ChatGPT.]
Get to know more about Randy by listening to his episode on Analyst Talk With Jason Elder:
https://www.leapodcasts.com/e/atwje-randy-stickley-the-self-promoter/
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