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Why Reflection is a Super Power | Lt Colonel Mike Erwin

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The Power of Reflection in Leadership

This chapter emphasizes the necessity of reflection and solitude for effective leadership, illustrating how immediate task engagement can impair decision-making. Drawing from historical examples, particularly General Marshall and Brigadier General Eisenhower, it highlights the importance of taking time to think before responding, especially in high-pressure situations. The discussion also involves the speaker's observations of Jim Collins, advocating for the discipline to pause and reflect as a means to improve thoughtful communication and decision-making.

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