What Is Critical Thinking?

[Rudy R. Racine]

Critical Thinking is deep thought and analysis aimed towards creating a solution to a complex problem.  The ability for one to think critically is a characteristic often needed for leaders to be effective; this makes it a very important characteristic.  A leader is expected to gain the trust of their followers, and to do that, they must be able to convey the thought that went into solving a problem.  In addition, critical thinking often requires that a leader assess several potential outcomes before coming to a final conclusion; this assures all stakeholders that their needs were evaluated, and helps to secure buy-in.  Though there are several additional characteristics needed to help a leader to succeed, the ability to think critically is crucial when preparing to deal with future obstacles. 

One example of a famous critical thinker is Elon Musk.  Mr. Musk has made it his mission to tackle and solve some of the world's most complex problems.  As an entrepreneur and founder of several companies, he is required to think critically and effectively communicate his proposed solutions to thousands of employees that are bought into his vision for improving the world we live in.

[Drew Holness]

All good points in your definition well thought out and thorough; noticeably difference in length and substance than mine. After reading your definition I walked away with a very good understanding of the subject matter. Alternately though, I would also consider applying it in varying situations that are not limited to complexity.

I haven’t heard of Elon Musk by name before but after I googled him I realized that he’s one of the pioneers of Tesla Motor. The whole idea of challenging the status quo of the auto industry is visionary to say the least. I agree with your selection because the found a niche in the industry that is very beneficial to the environmental future of our planet. Awesome choice…