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  • Applying Scientific Thinking in Daily life

    Applying Scientific Thinking in Daily life

    Why should we apply scientific thinking in everyday lives?

    This blog post explores the benefits of applying scientific thinking in daily life.

    As mentioned by Adam Grant in his book Think Again, scientist is not only a profession it is a way of thinking and rethinking.

    Scientists develop a hypothesis and through refinement driven by rethinking they are able to create pathbreaking inventions.

    In our daily lives if we apply these rethinking principles and break away from stereotypes will make us better prepared for facing changes.

    Read this insight from the book of Adam Grant to know more about the same:

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    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/three-elements-of-motivational-interviewing/

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    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Three Elements of Motivational Interviewing

    Three Elements of Motivational Interviewing

    What are the three elements of Motivational Interviewing

    Read this blog post to understand the three key elements of motivational interviewing.

    This is a special interviewing technique to bring out the best responses from an otherwise stubborn audience.

    This is not only an art but when done following these three characteristics can be indeed illuminating.

    This insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again mentions about these three elements.

    three elements of motivational interviewing

    For another similar insightful post from the same book Think Again of Adam Grant, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/overview-effect-of-astronauts/

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  • Overview Effect of Astronauts

    Overview Effect of Astronauts

    Understanding the overview effect of Astronauts

    In this blog post you will understand about the overview effect of astronauts.

    As explained by science this is a phenomenon experienced by astronauts after they have viewed earth from the space.

    Due to this effect astronauts do not get bothered by trivial matters happening in earth and become more focused on the big picture.

    This insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again explains this phenomenon in more details..

    Overview effect of astronauts

    For a similar insight from the same book Think Again of Adam Grant please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/relationship-conflict-versus-task-conflict/

    To know more about the author Adam Grant and his work, please visit this link:

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Relationship Conflict versus Task Conflict

    Relationship Conflict versus Task Conflict

    Understand relationship conflict versus task conflict

    Read this blog post to understand relationship conflict versus task conflict.

    This post will highlight why having constructive conflicts at work while maintaining healthy relationships can propel us forward.

    This is why creative workplace encourage high performance teams wherein individuals have the liberty to bring in different points of view.

    Read this insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again to understand the key differences between the two conflicts.

    Relationship Conflict versus Task Conflict

    For another such insightful post inspired from the same book Think Again by Adam Grant please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/rethinking-is-key-to-confident-humility/

    To know more about the author Adam Grant and his work please visit this link:

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Rethinking is key to Confident Humility

    Rethinking is key to Confident Humility

    Why is rethinking the key to Confident Humility?

    Read this blog post to understand why rethinking is the key to confident humility.

    We all believe that confidence emanates from our ability to trust our own methods and having self belief.

    Research shows that confidence sweet spot is arrived at via our ability to constantly rethink our own methods to fine tune them by the day.

    This is what confident humility entails and is key to arriving the the right balance of confidence.

    Read this insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again to understand the framework powered by rethinking.

    Rethinking is key to Confident Humility

    For another such interesting insight inspired from the same book please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/armchair-quarterback-versus-impostor-syndrome/

    If you have not already read this book, what are you waiting for? Go grab a copy of this wonderful book today!!

    https://www.amazon.in/Think-Again-Power-Knowing-What/dp/1984878107

  • Armchair Quarterback versus Impostor Syndrome

    Armchair Quarterback versus Impostor Syndrome

    Why should you know about Armchair quarterback and Impostor Syndrome?

    This blog post compares armchair quarterback versus impostor syndrome and enlightens us how true confidence falls in between both.

    While the former syndrome means we show more confidence than our competence the later is simply the reverse.

    True confidence emanates from showing the right balance of confidence based on actual comptence.

    This has been illustrated in this insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again and is a constant reminder that sweet spot of confidence is a very delicate balance.

    For another such interesting blog post inspired from the same book of Adam Grant, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/rethinking-cycle-over-overconfidence-cycle/

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    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Rethinking Cycle over Overconfidence Cycle

    Rethinking Cycle over Overconfidence Cycle

    Why prefer Rethinking Cycle over Overconfidence Cycle?

    Read this blog post to know about the same and the reason we should consider adopting the Rethinking Cycle over Overconfidence Cycle.

    Rethinking cycle is a characteristic of Scientists who constantly challenge their own beliefs and rethink by the day to stay ahead..

    Whereas overconfidence cycle emanates from staying in one’s comfort zone with the fear of changing the thinking process since it can change core beliefs.

    As illustrated below, overconfidence cycle which is a characteristic of politicians and prosecutors prevents us from changing with the changing times.

    Rethinking Cycle over Overconfidence Cycle

    For another similar insight inspired from the book Think Again by Adam Grant, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/rethink-your-first-instinct-fallacy/

    To know more about the author Adam Grant and his work, please visit the below link:

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Rethink your First Instinct Fallacy

    Rethink your First Instinct Fallacy

    It is time to rethink your First Instinct Fallacy

    Read this blog post to understand the need to rethink your first instinct fallacy.

    It is very commonly believed that our first instinct is very important.

    This is why in an exam we are cautious while changing a response.

    In this book Think Again the author Adam Grant mentions that rethinking and changing our first instinct response can be beneficial on many occasions.

    Read this insight inspired from his book to know more..

    rethink your first instinct fallacy

    For another such interesting insight from Adam Grant’s book Think Again please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/defining-characteristics-of-disagreeable-people/

    To know more about the author Adam Grant and his work please visit this link:

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Defining Characteristics of Disagreeable People

    Defining Characteristics of Disagreeable People

    What are the defining characteristics of Disagreeable People?

    If you have ever wondered why some of the most disagreeable people around you are very successful, these defining characteristics of such people will explain why.

    Adam Grant mentions that these people are comfortable when it comes to handling conflict and hence quite a few of them become accomplished lawyers or engineers.

    The below mentioned insight has been inspired from Adam Grant’s book Think Again.

    defining characteristics of disagreeable people

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    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/modern-avatar-of-intelligence/

    To know more about the author Adam Grant and his work please visit the below link:

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Modern Avatar of Intelligence

    Modern Avatar of Intelligence

    What is the modern avatar of intelligence?

    Intelligence and its definition has evolved over a period of time. To know more about the modern avatar of intelligence read this blog post.

    In earlier days an intelligent person was hailed as one who could think and learn very fast.

    This definition however with changing times needs to be amended. The below insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book shows how rethinking and relearning defines intelligence in the modern day.

    Modern avatar of intelligence

    For another such interesting post inspired from the same book of Adam Grant, please visit the following link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/change-begins-with-self/

    To know more about the author Adam Grant and his work, please visit the following link:

    https://adamgrant.net/