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Wisdom

Wisdom can act as a powerful positive catalyst for performance because it enables individuals to apply knowledge, experience, and...

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Wisdom

Wisdom can act as a negative catalyst for performance when individuals rely too heavily on past experience and become resistant t...

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Wisdom

Wisdom can act as a powerful positive catalyst for performance because it enables individuals to apply knowledge, experience, and judgment in a balanced and thoughtful way.
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Pages 237 and 238 of the Better Deck.

Front

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Wisdom

Wisdom can act as a powerful positive catalyst for performance because it enables individuals to apply knowledge, experience, and...

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Wisdom

Wisdom can act as a negative catalyst for performance when individuals rely too heavily on past experience and become resistant t...

Back

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Wisdom

Wisdom can act as a powerful positive catalyst for performance because it enables individuals to apply knowledge, experience, and...

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Wisdom

Wisdom can act as a negative catalyst for performance when individuals rely too heavily on past experience and become resistant t...

FRONT OF CARD

Front text

Extracted from page 237.

1. Does the individual demonstrate sound judgment when making decisions in complex or uncertain situations?
2. Do they draw on experience and perspective to guide thoughtful and balanced responses?
3. Does their advice or perspective help others make clearer and more effective decisions?

W I S D O M ‘ + ’

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AS A ‘DRIVER’ FOR POSITIVE PERFORMANCE

BACK OF CARD

Back text

Extracted from page 238.

1. Does the individual rely heavily on past experience even when the situation has changed?
2. Are they reluctant to consider new ideas, methods, or perspectives that challenge established thinking?
3. Do references to “what has always worked before” limit exploration of alternative approaches?

W I S D O M ‘ -

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Better The Deck

AS A ‘DRIVER’ FOR NEGATIVE PERFORMANCE

FRAMEWORK CONTEXT

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  • Round 5 - Connect to Catalysts Diagnose the catalyst-level enhancers and diminishers shaping performance outcomes.
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