Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know

Key takeaways:

- Challenge every assumption you have. Look for reasons you might be wrong, and learn to find joy in being wrong.
- Think like a scientist. Avoid Preacher, Prosecutor, and Politician modes.
- Ask, “What evidence would change your mind?” and, “What would need to be true for me to rethink this?”
- Grey areas are important. People are more inclined to rethink their views if they are shown issues as ‘gray' rather than just seeing the other side.
- One of the most effective ways to help people rethink: Help them consider what they would believe if they were born into a different circumstance. “How do you think you would feel about the issue of police violence if you lived in a marginalized community?”
- Effective leaders normalize vulnerability by admitting their own mistakes and times they have received feedback.
- There are too many ‘takeaways' in this book to try to narrow it down to just a small handful. I'll reread this book often.