Dan Pontefract is a renowned leadership strategist, author, and keynote speaker with over two decades of experience in senior executive roles at companies such as SAP, TELUS, and Business Objects. Since then, he has worked with organizations worldwide, including Salesforce, Amgen, the State of Tennessee, Nestlé, Canada Post, Autodesk, BMO, the Government of Canada, Manulife, Nutrien, and the City of Toronto, among others. As an award-winning and best-selling author, Dan has written four books: LEAD. CARE. WIN., OPEN TO THINK, THE PURPOSE EFFECT, and FLAT ARMY. His fifth book, WORK-LIFE BLOOM, will be published in 2023. Dan also writes for Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and other outlets. Dan is a renowned keynote speaker who has presented at four TED events and has delivered over 600 keynotes . He is an adjunct professor at the University of Victoria's Gustavson School of Business and has received over 25 industry, individual, and book awards. Dan's career is interwoven with corporate and academic experience, coupled with an MBA, B.Ed, and multiple industry certifications and awards. Notably, Dan is listed on the Thinkers50 Radar, HR Weekly's 100 Most Influential People in HR, PeopleHum's Top 200 Thought Leaders to Follow, and Inc. Magazine's Top 100 Leadership Speakers. Dan's Books: https://www.danpontefract.com/booksbydan/ - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:43) Dan’s book, Open to Think (05:24) Technique: Creative Thinking and Marinating in the Moment (10:41) Technique: Building Creative Thinking Skills (13:44) Tip: The Maginot Line and the Importance of Critical Thinking (15:47) Tip: The Impact of Technology on Critical Thinking (21:35) Technique: Deciphering (24:33) Technique: Deep Work and Performance (27:50) Technique: Time Cushioning and Situational Capacity (30:33) Tool: Circle of Competence (31:19) Applied Thinking Challenges (37:34) Tip: Continuous Learning (40:35) Technique: Being Ruthless and Humane (43:04) Tip: Popcorn Metaphor (46:09) Key Takeaway (47:09) Conclusion