Experience is a great teacher, but without reflection, guidance and support we can learn negative lessons. IQ doesn’t predict how well we will learn, but we can accelerate our ability to learn. I describe the problem of passive learning and how we can engage with new ideas so we internalize them.Experiment: Learning how to learn using the four stage learning cycle:  • Activists like to jump in to new experiences • Reflectors step back and review events • Theorists make mental models and predictions • Pragmatists like to plan how to apply ideasExperiment: Journaling to make reflection a habit using six-way reflection • Backward (what worked in the past) • Forward (where am I going?) • Inward (values and attitudes)  • Outward (intention vs. impact)  • Downward (the view from the balcony)  • Upward (using your imagination) Experiment: Forming a Personal Board of Directors with key advisors: • Thinking partners you value for their objectivity • Allies who will support you when you need it • Advocates who have a seat at the table  • Mentors and coaches who will give new perspectives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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