Quality Impact This 2-Minute Trick Will Completely Change How You Think at Work
Nov 11, 2025
Dr. Ken Hudson, an innovative thinker and author, applies brain science to enhance creativity in workplaces. He shares a fascinating two-minute trick to toggle between analytical and creative thinking, using metaphors like 'box vs ball' to illustrate his points. Learn how leaders can energize teams by shifting perspectives and fostering an environment of playfulness. Ken emphasizes the importance of rapid idea sprints and unexpected prompts to combat rigidity and spark innovation, making it easier for teams to break free from limiting thought patterns.
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Two Distinct Thinking Modes
- Switch thinking trains you to toggle between distinct cognitive modes like box and ball in seconds.
- These modes map to brain networks for structured analysis and imaginative thinking.
Bilingual Moment That Sparked The Idea
- Ken noticed bilingual colleagues switching languages and saw switching as a learnable skill transferable to thinking.
- That observation inspired his box mode versus ball mode metaphor for cognitive switching.
Horse As A Big Dog
- Ken reframed a nervous horse as 'a big dog' to shift his emotional response and reveal new options.
- That perceptual switch made the situation manageable and unlocked ideas.
