Have you ever found yourself operating on autopilot? Maybe you’ve driven home from work and don’t remember much about the drive. Or maybe you realize, suddenly, that you’ve been scrolling social media ...

Most people would like to think of themselves as deep thinkers, more observant or insightful than others give them credit for. But being a deep thinker is far more than just simple observation or ...

Self-awareness unfolds in three movements. First, we observe. Then, we reflect. Finally, we act. Observation is the spotlight: the capacity to notice what is happening in the moment. Reflection is the ...

I am struck by René Descartes' famous quote, “I think therefore I am.” As leaders, I realize all of us leading businesses and organizations in various forms do a whole lot of thinking. We’re thinking ...

On the other end of the spectrum, some people overthink things to the point of inaction. Acting without thinking and thinking without action are both deadly to a business of any size. The challenge is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Scott Hutcheson teaches leadership at Purdue University. In a world driven by speed and constant action, the wisdom of Sherlock ...