Exploring business expertise with Cedric Chin, diving into naturalistic decision making, accelerating expertise through trial & error, staying open-minded, and the power of reading protocols. Discussing cognitive flexibility, human mimicry in tech adoption, engaging podcast dialogues, and accelerating expertise through wisdom and learning.

Cedric Chin, founder of Commoncog, shares his expertise on the analytics development lifecycle and the importance of data in business decisions. He discusses how data teams should not be sidelined as mere IT support. The conversation dives into the challenges of communicating data's value to leaders, the limitations of traditional BI tools, and innovative open-source solutions. Cedric also highlights the historical significance of Excel at Amazon and the need for a data-centric culture to foster collaboration and improve outcomes across organizations.

Cedric Chin and Sam Taylor discuss communicating sophisticated data to stakeholders, statistical process control, XMR charts, and the importance of clear communication. They explore tools like Zamarin for data analysis and empowering operators with data tools for process improvement. The conversation emphasizes driving continuous improvement through data communication and organizational decentralization, highlighting the significance of prioritizing data for business success.

Cedric Chin, an expert on the practical acquisition of expertise and Cognitive Flexibility Theory, dives into the art of mastering skills in complex environments. He discusses the balance between expert intuition and systematic learning, highlighting how cognitive flexibility enables better decision-making in dynamic situations. Cedric shares insights on learning from historical lessons, emphasizing the importance of reading biographies for strategic wisdom. His approach blends theory with real-world application, revealing how to navigate complexity and enhance business acumen effectively.

This is an interesting one that goes in many directions! (starting with the Earth sandwich.. 🌏 🥪)Cedric (💚 🥃 🇸🇬) is an operator who specializes — obsesses? — in learning how to extract knowledge from experts and businesspeople, the people in the trenches actually doing stuff.In this conversation, we discuss how traditional Chinese businessmen without formal education structure deals, cognitive flexibility theory (it sounds fancy, but it’s quite practical), cognitive transformation theory, and why some people can reach mastery in their fields while others cannot (I really like the “knowledge shield” concept🛡 🤯).There’s a discussion on keeping an open mind on crypto (are we just too old?), how to re-encode old lessons after you got up in skill level so that you can let go of the things that you originally learned that were wrong, what is a “business biologist” (treating businesses as animals, trying to understand how the environments in which they have evolved have shaped them and why they are adapted to their ecological niches…), etc. We even talk about Morris Chang’s journey at Texas Instruments and TSMC! (make sure to check out the excellent episode of the Acquired Podcast on TSMC and Chang)Bonus special segment at the end about the very special science-fiction of author Iain M. Banks.For a lot more from Cedric, check out the excellent Commonplace (aka Commongcog blog! He discusses the dual branding challenge in the pod…):* Commonplace - The Commoncog BlogListen on SpotifyIf you prefer to listen on Spotify, here’s the feed:* Liberty’s Highlights podcast feed on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsHere’s the podcast feed on Apple Podcasts:* Liberty’s Highlights podcast on Apple📺 Watch on YouTubeFull TranscriptIf you prefer to read or want to save a section in your notes, here’s a convenient transcript of the whole podcast:* Transcript: Podcast #10 with Cedric ChinMore Liberty PodcastsFor more podcasts, you can see all previous episodes here:* Liberty’s Highlights Podcast archiveThank you! 👋🙌 A Word From Our Sponsor: YOU! 🫵If you enjoy the podcasts and the newsletter and aren’t already a supporter, please consider joining. It’s quick and inexpensive, and makes a big difference in making it possible for me to do this full-time and send you more goodies:Liberty’s Highlights is reader-supported. To support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. 🤠🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪🍪 This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.libertyrpf.com/subscribe

Cedric Chin, expert in creating viral, thought leadership content, discusses the core of viral content creation, types of thought leadership, identifying viral potential, and the importance of sharing earned secrets. He also shares his process for writing long-form articles and the common mistakes beginners make in thought leadership content.

Cedric Chin is a business operator, programmer, and founder of Commoncog, a platform focused on business expertise. He discusses the limitations of mental models and the challenges of deliberate practice. Cedric shares insights on how to transition from novice to expert by considering practical applications of theoretical knowledge. He emphasizes the importance of reading biographies, addresses the role of luck in success, and critiques conventional decision-making approaches. He also touches on the impact of social media on focus and engagement.

Cedric Chin, a leading voice in business writing and creator of XMrit, dives into the transformative power of understanding variation in business. He discusses his journey from frustration with Excel templates to developing a groundbreaking tool for data analysis. Cedric emphasizes that progress is a marathon, not a sprint, and reveals how XMR charts can distinguish significant changes from normal fluctuations. Unlocking intuition through effective data interpretation may be the hidden superpower your business needs!

Cedric Chin, an expert in data analysis and XMR charts, dives into the philosophy of General Semantics, revealing how it can reshape your approach to business and life. He discusses why traditional ranking systems fall short, urging a focus on individual variations for real insights. Explore the power of XMR charts in clarifying complex data and discover how to effectively handle randomness. Cedric also critiques the reliance on testimonials, emphasizing that success stories can misguide your business decisions.

Cedric Chin, a writer renowned for his insights on effectual thinking and entrepreneurship, dives into the fascinating world of how different thought processes shape success. He contrasts improvisational effectual thinking with predictive causal thinking, highlighting how the former can foster innovation across diverse fields like cooking and startups. The conversation explores creative problem-solving through metaphors like snowmobiling and emphasizes the power of small projects as a pathway to growth, all while questioning if this approach leads to a happier, more productive life.