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Critical Thinking: The Soul of Communication

Critical thinking is the driver of effective communication. Those who aspire to grow into a leadership role should develop a mindset that is built upon the preceding statement. Critical thinking is a tool that helps in building sound reasoning and coherent argument through a clear thought process. In essence, it is a very handy tool to utilize when we are in an environment that demands us to always be ready to voice out opinions, solutions and provide factual evidence to counter arguments.

Communication on the other hand is defined as a meaningful exchange of information, thoughts and feelings between two living creatures. In a workplace or any environment for that matter, this skill equips leaders effectively listen, deliver and interpret information that is brought to us. It is not enough to merely pass on information without truly making sense of what it is about.

Hence, it is imperative for leaders to combine both traits to acquire self-confidence in our own belief and exercise restraint while listening to other perspectives. By practicing it in our workplace, we can potentially impact a culture of critical thinkers that improves the overall quality of communication in an organization. 


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