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LADDER OF INFERENCE

The Ladder of Inference is a mental model developed by organizational psychologist Chris Argyris that explains how we make decisions. Each step in the decision-making process is represented by a rung on the ladder. You start at the bottom, then climb each rung before making a decision and taking action. Going up and down the ladder usually happen unconsciously and very quickly in your brain, which leads to gaps in your thinking and reasoning process, makes you jump to conclusions and results in bad decisions. By consciously employing Ladder of Inference, you can enhance decision-making by encouraging a more thoughtful and reasoned approach.

ARTICLE OF THE WEEK

"Higher up in the hierarchy you go, the bigger are the problems you need to face. Not only do you need to deal with complexity, what others expect from you goes up as well. It’s also lonely at the top, which means there’s less feedback on how you’re doing and what you can do to improve. This is where most leaders go wrong. Instead of paying attention to their leadership style, they pack their schedules with meetings and run with a long list of things to do."

― Ask These 10 Questions to Take a Fresh Look at Your Leadership Style

EXPLORE

"The inferences we draw about the thoughts, feelings and motivations of others are a core building block of our relationships, but these inferences require effort and can often be misguided. Science tells us that relationships are more important than ever – the key ingredient to our happiness, as important to our health as not smoking."

― Improve your relationships with the science of perspective-taking

THINK

"'I have no self-control. What should I do?' is a common question/struggle in the era of materialism. People often think of self-control as something you either have or you don’t. But the reality is that self-discipline is not a unique object you find somewhere in the arena of life and keep forever by your side. It’s more of a decision – you either choose to exert self-discipline in the present moment, or you choose to give in to temptation."

― I have no self-control

QUOTE TO REMEMBER

Ask questions, practice gentle and kind communication, and you will see how many doors of opportunity will open for you, and then all you have to do is step in and explore.

— Elena Sullivan

QUESTION FOR YOU

What worked well for you this year that can be worth applying in 2024?

BOOKS

Upgrade Your Mindset: Take control of your personal and professional challenges by building a growth mindset for life.

Rethink Imposter Syndrome: Don't let self-doubt hold you back or get in the way of your dreams.

Drama Triangle Workbook: Recognize and eliminate the drama from your life to shift to empowerment.

Master Your Cognitive Distortions: Challenge and replace irrational thoughts with more balanced and realistic self-perceptions.

MASTER YOUR PRODUCTIVITY

Planners, trackers and worksheets to manage to-do list, limit distractions and build more consistent work habits.

Each product has been designed to address a key problem area enabling you to live your ideal life every single day. See the "Know More" section of the product to understand how to put it to best use. Visit the store here.

Enjoy your weekend,
Vinita

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