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Misleading
31 Jan 2023

Misleading

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

In his book, Intellectuals and Society (opens in a new link), Thomas Sowell (opens in a new link) demonstrates how frequently we are fed misleading information on a daily basis. While he doesn’t ascribe any malicious motives to those who … Continued

confidence, critical thinking, misleading, misleading information, Thomas Sowell
Vitality
24 Jan 2023

Vitality

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

Vitality is ageless…if you its source. I’m certain that you’ve known people you’d consider elderly who don’t appear to be as old as their chronology. You’ve also known people who seem much older than their years. Many of us might … Continued

ageless, aging, confidence, vitality
Choice: Why? or Why not?
17 Jan 2023

Choice: Why? or Why not?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

When faced with a choice, what’s your natural approach: do you see the reasons why to move forward or the reasons why not to move ahead?  One of the things I find interesting is how differently people react to choices … Continued

choice, choices, confidence, decision making, why, why not
Consistency and Confidence
10 Jan 2023

Consistency and Confidence

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

Are consistency and confidence related? The question of relatedness arose when a worker was asked whether he liked working for his boss. He responded “Yes, he’s consistent. There’s no roller coaster with him; he’s the same every day with all … Continued

confidence, consistency
Misunderstanding Creativity
3 Jan 2023

Misunderstanding Creativity

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

A business woman was told to “stop denying her creativity.” The speaker told her that she was hiding the creativity that made her unique and by hiding it she was making herself appear as one of many in her field. … Continued

confidence, creativity, misunderstanding creativity
Culture: A Way Of Life?
27 Dec 2022

Culture: A Way Of Life?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 2

When we hear the term “culture,” we typically associate it with organizations or society, seldom do we consider it in terms of the way we’ve structured our daily lives. Impetus This blog was prompted by recent discussions about two groups … Continued

confidence, culture, daily living, optimism, pessimisn
Five Forever
20 Dec 2022

Five Forever

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

At the insistence of my mastermind group, “five forever” has become my zoom handle. This came about as I related my experience at a friend’s birthday party where a five-year-old said to me “I’m going to sit next to you … Continued

confidence, curiosity, excitement, fun, toddler mentality
New Take On PhD?
13 Dec 2022

New Take On PhD?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

A successful business owner, despite little formal education, claimed to have a PhD. When asked for clarification, she said that she had (P)erseverance, (H)ard work and (D)etermination. What a glorious way to describe the key elements of success. Let’s explore … Continued

confidence, determination, hard work, perseverance, PhD
Religion and Science Agree!
6 Dec 2022

Religion and Science Agree!

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 0

After centuries of conflicting claims between religion and science, they agree on something: an afterlife. Religion All of the religions that I’m aware of, and I suspect all that exist, believe in an afterlife. They may differ in their view … Continued

afterlife, law of conservation of energy, religion, science
Is Confidence Essential For Leadership?
29 Nov 2022

Is Confidence Essential For Leadership?

by dfurtwengler | posted in: Confidence, counterintuitive thinking | 4

The simple answer is yes, confidence is essential for leadership. Let’s find out why. Delineating the difference between leadership and management can help us understand why confidence is so essential. Management vs leadership The dictionary defines management as “the process … Continued

confidence, leader, leadership, management, manager

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