Integrity is Not Always
Automatic
By Dan Coughlin
40
2016 Issue 3 | THE SCORE
We all have intangible assets for making a significant difference . They are character strengths , passions , talents , self-confidence and behaviors . Over time our assets become engrained in us , and we can usually count on them to be there for us so we don ’ t have to stop and think about what to do in every situation . However , there are times we need to slow down and consider what is happening .
Two Ways to Think
In his book , “ Thinking , Fast and Slow ,” psychologist Daniel Kahneman explains that we think in two ways . System 1 is fast , intuitive and emotional . This is how we think most of the time . Over time we have learned things that have helped us develop an informed intuition . We can usually rely on our informed intuition to get us through most situations effectively . System 2 is slower , more deliberate and more logical . There are times when we need to shift gears and deliberately think about what is happening and what we should do to respond effectively in that situation .
If you ’ re a good public speaker or you are resilient or you have a passion for bringing people together around a common cause , then those are assets you can usually count on without having to think about them . However , there are situations where you could get thrown off track , and in those times , you have to really concentrate in order to maintain your assets and use them effectively .