Logic. Reason. Rational thought. In the heat of the moment, in a volatile and turbulent time, sometimes these get lost. Emotions prevail and hasty actions create bigger problems that could have been prevented with a healthy dose of critical thinking. When you build this essential skill, you'll get better at:
-- Evaluating options
-- Solving problems
-- Resolving conflict
-- Making decisions
-- Negotiating
-- Influencing others
Check out this presentation for a re-introduction to critical thinking. It's a core competency that is more important now than ever.