@LukeGWilliams

Innovation Leader, Keynote Speaker & Bestselling Author | Professor, NYU Stern | Founder & CEO

 New York City
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Joined January 2010
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Stop solving "Pain Points" and using "Best Practices" ⚠️ A few controversial things I believe about solving "Problems": 🧵👇
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Practical ideas drive quick actions, but do we pause to consider their ripple effects? Strategic thinking requires exploring the deeper "why" before the immediate "what." Are your decisions solving one problem while creating another? 🤔 #StrategicThinking #DecisionMaking
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Ideas and concepts are closely linked but not the same. A concept is the big picture ("food"), while an idea is a specific example ("hamburger"). Understanding the difference unlocks sharper thinking. 🧠💡 #IdeaSkills #CriticalThinking #Innovation
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Would you follow someone who challenges everything you thought you knew? Mocked in his time, Kierkegaard is celebrated today for his bold ideas. Are we fostering innovation—or silencing it with social validation? #BreakTheEchoChamber #OriginalThinking
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The Power of Vagueness in a World Obsessed with Precision linkedin.com/pulse/power-vag… via @LinkedIn

The Power of Vagueness in a World Obsessed with Precision

When was the last time you encountered a number? Perhaps it was the step count on your smartwatch, the precise weight on your scale, or the exact calorie count in your lunch. We live in an era of...

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Disruptive Innovation - Luke Williams - The Entrepreneur Gene - Ep # 16 youtu.be/WAvFgK053_Q?si=Dk_z… via @YouTube
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The Social Conformity Effect: What Every Business Leader Should Know linkedin.com/pulse/social-co… via @LinkedIn
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The Racket Revolution: What Tennis Teaches Us About Disruption linkedin.com/pulse/racket-re… via @LinkedIn
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Directing Attention Like a Rock Star (The M&M Strategy) linkedin.com/pulse/directing… via @LinkedIn

Lead Like a Rock Star (The M&M Strategy)

In the high-energy world of rock and roll, few bands have achieved the legendary status of Van Halen. Known for iconic hits like "Jump" and "Hot for Teacher," the band defined an era.

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The Disruption Hit List Every Innovator Needs linkedin.com/pulse/disruptio… via @LinkedIn

The Disruption Hit List

In today's rapidly changing business world, innovation is not a luxury—it's a necessity. As innovation leaders, we must challenge traditional thinking and adopt strategies that drive creativity and...

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Step 8: After Zooming In, Zoom Out Revisit your original thinking and reflect on the entire process to draw broader conclusions. Was your initial thinking correct? What errors can you identify in your thought process? How can you apply these insights moving forward? [9/10]
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Mastering the Socratic Method is a transformative journey in critical thinking. Follow me for more techniques on elevating your intellectual rigor and decision-making skills. [10/10]
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How to Master the Socratic Method – A Step-by-Step Guide Want to elevate your critical thinking and decision-making skills? Here's a structured approach that challenges assumptions and promotes intellectual rigor. 🧵
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Step 7: Evaluate Potential Alternatives Broaden your perspective by considering alternative viewpoints to understand the problem fully. What alternative viewpoints might exist? Why might these be superior to your original thinking? Why do others believe these to be true? [8/10]
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Step 6: Understand the Consequences of Being Wrong Consider the implications of your thinking. Understand the stakes. What are the potential consequences of being wrong? Can mistakes be quickly corrected? What is the risk-reward ratio here? [7/10]
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Step 5: Evaluate the Evidence Examine the evidence backing your thinking. Assess credibility and look for hidden evidence. What concrete evidence supports your hypothesis? Is it based on reliable sources? Could there be hidden evidence that contradicts your hypothesis? [6/10]
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Step 4: Challenge Underlying Assumptions Expose and scrutinize the assumptions underpinning your original thinking. Ruthless honesty is key. Why do you believe this assumption to be true? How do you know it’s true? How would you know if you were wrong? [5/10]
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Step 3: Probe with Progressive Questioning Delve deeper into your initial thoughts with targeted questions to test the robustness of your arguments. Why do you believe this hypothesis? Is your thinking too vague? What is the rationale behind your assumptions? [4/10]
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Step 2: Propose Ideas Based on these Questions Articulate the problem and propose your initial thoughts or hypotheses. This step sets a baseline. What is your initial hypothesis? What are the origins of your current thinking? How did you arrive at this conclusion? [3/10]
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Step 1: Start with Open-Ended Questions Identify the problem you aim to solve. Open-ended questions are your catalyst, encouraging expansive thinking and avoiding simple yes/no answers. What is the problem at hand? Why is this an issue? Who is affected by this problem? [2/10]
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