Integrity
is Not Always
Automatic
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e all have intangible assets for making a significant
difference. They are character strengths, passions, talents,
self-confidence and behaviors. Over time our assets
become engrained in us, and we can usually count on
them to be there for us so we don’t have to stop and think about
what to do in every situation. However, there are times we need
to slow down and consider what is happening.
Two Ways to Think
In his book, “Thinking, Fast and Slow,” psychologist Daniel
Kahneman explains that we think in two ways. System 1 is fast,
intuitive and emotional. This is how we think most of the time.
Over time we have learned things that have helped us develop an
informed intuition. We can usually rely on our informed intuition
to get us through most situations effectively.
System 2 is slower, more deliberate and
more logical. There are times when we need
to shift gears and deliberately think about
what is happening and what we should do
to respond effectively in that situation.
If you’re a good public speaker or
you are resilient or you have a passion for
by Dan Coughlin
bringing people together around a common
cause, then those are assets you can usually
count on without having to think about them. However, there
are situations where you could get thrown off track, and in those
times, you have to really concentrate in order to maintain your
assets and use them effectively.