How To Make Sure You Are The Right Kind Of Thinker?

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Vision, inspiration and momentum count for nothing without the results brought about by good management and effective thinking.

Want to take a quick quiz to discover what kind of thinker you are and uncover the strengths and weaknesses of your process?

There are many different kinds of thinking, each useful in their own right. Some people think linearly, creating a plan and executing it; other people just make it up as they go along.

With the rise of big data, companies are struggling to find people who have the right set of skills and who are able to problem-solve. Each way of thinking embodies a certain philosophy of the world and relies on certain mental models. It’s important to identify which thinker you are most closely aligned with currently, as well as considering which ones you may embrace in the future.

To raise your potential of success in business, you must have an extensive set of skills. From planning and delegation to communication and execution. Since the skill set is so wide, it’s tempting to focus your energy on building skills in the areas in which you’re a weak. But, while it’s important to understand and work on your shortcomings, the biggest career growth can actually come from further developing skills or behaviors in which you already excel.

Find Out What Type Of Thinker You Are

Take this 5-question quiz to discover what kind of thinker you are and learn about the strengths and weaknesses of your process.

The most important thing to remember is that capitalizing on your strengths can make your weaknesses a non-issue. Instead of grinding away at your weaknesses in frustration, think about how you can complement them with your strengths. Eventually, you will be able to create a system that allows you to strengthen both your weaknesses and strengths at the same time.

Are You The Right Kind Of Thinker?

When you were in school, you:

1. Avoided math like the plague

2. Preferred calculus to arithmetic

3. Loved math

When buying a new smartphone, you prefer:

1. The phone that has the best match between features and your needs

2. The phone with the latest and greatest technology

3. Whatever phone provides the best value

Your best friend would say:

1. You’re very curious and often like to try to figure out why things happen

2. You’re the one who figures out the tip on a bill and who owes what at the end of a dinner

3. You’re not a details person but you have great ideas

In meetings, you:

1. Want to know what affects the bottom line

2. Look for the big picture

3. Take copious notes

After watching a movie, you’re most likely to talk about:

1. The continuity errors and plot holes

2. How the movie fits into the director’s career

3. The individual characters

All 5 questions completed!

Are You The Right Kind Of Thinker?

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Ertan Enginalev

Ertan Enginalev is a Turkish-American hedge fund manager and private equity investor who specializes in corporate restructuring, hostile takeover, and chaos capitalism. He is the founder of WSD Capital Management, a value-oriented investment firm that commits people, capital, and fortitude to develop outstanding assets into outstanding companies through benevolent hostility.

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Find Out What Type Of Thinker You Are