Are you full of insights … or are you insightful?
The difference might appear to be small, but that small difference makes all the difference in the world:
Actually, the sad reality is … most people don’t know the difference between the two. Probably because they haven’t even contemplated that there
But the difference is very significant indeed — and it is particularly relevant in the new world of business, where it can spell the difference between mediocrity and success.
So, take a look at this quick summary of the differences. And then, tell me, which one are you?
Full of Insights
Insightful
Reads a lot
Reads very selectively
Believes that the best way to overcome any challenge is to get more insights
Believes that the best way to deal with any challenge is to use it to become more insightful
Frequently engages in intellectual discussions about insights — the pros and cons, the whys and why nots, the history and the hidden meanings
Rises above most such discussions
Insights rarely translate into meaningful results
Routinely collects meaningful results and meaningful relationships
Skills 1.0 was about collecting answers and collecting insights.
Skills2.0 is about learning how to ask questions to become ever more insightful.
The world of business has changed. There’s no room any more for insights without insightfulness. Time to step up.
Aman
(Aman Motwane)
I composed a long comment to rebutt your points. Then, your point hit home. Arguiing the fine points of what you’re saying wouldn’t be very insightful. I get it. I get it. Whacking my head. Gary.
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