Uploaded May 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A classic human bias is to assume that everybody else thinks the way that we do, but of course they don't. Understanding your thinking style and how you manage that when interacting with others is an essential, skill in leadership and also in life.

My name is Andy Polaine and every week I spend my days coaching design leaders. And in these videos, I reflect upon the common themes and questions that come up in the week.

==TIMESTAMPS==
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Thinking Types
00:44 Introverted Thinkers
03:29 Extroverted Thinkers
05:05 Knowing your type and those you interact with
06:22 Outro

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