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Leading Greats #113
4 Thinking Models That Help You Solve Smarter and Lead Better:
Ronnie Kinsey, MBA
May 20, 2025
Most people rush to fix.
Experienced leaders pause to think.
Not with guesswork. Not by recycling what worked last time.
They use proven mental models to break through complexity and move forward with clear decisiveness.
These four thinking tools don’t just help you solve problems.
They help you lead when stakes rise and direction is your most pressing interest.
1. First Principles Thinking: Get to the Truth
When problems feel messy, strip them to the core.
Ask:
What do I know is true - no assumptions, no habits?
What am I accepting just because it’s familiar?
If I started from zero, what would I build differently?
This thinking removes clutter.
It sharpens insight before action.
2. Second-Order Thinking: Play the Long Game
Solving one issue while creating five more is easy - if you’re not careful.
Ask:
If this works, what happens next?
How will this decision hold up a year from now?
Am I solving a symptom or creating a new one?
This model helps you think past the moment.
It’s how trusted leaders make decisions that last.
3. Root Cause Analysis: Solve It at the Source
Recurring problems usually have one thing in common.
They weren’t solved at the root.
Ask:
Where did this really begin?
What warning signs were missed?
What’s the deeper issue that keeps repeating?
Fixing symptoms is easy.
Solving systems takes focus - and saves time later.
4. The OODA Loop: Respond with Precision
Great decisions come from fast awareness, not fast reactions.
OODA = Observe, Orient, Decide, Act.
Ask:
What’s actually happening right now - without filters?
What needs to adjust based on this new information?
What’s the best next move - not the easiest one?
This model gives you speed without sloppiness.
It turns pressure into presence.
What this means for you:
Every challenge offers two paths: rush in, or think better.
These four tools help you choose more clearly - consistently.
For leaders, they create clarity others trust.
For life, they stop repeated setbacks and wasted effort.
Because your strength isn’t in having all the answers.
It’s in asking what others overlook.
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