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Casting Shadows: How Big-Picture Thinkers Dominate the Spotlight

February 29, 2024 by Colin Gautrey

While many are content with playing their part, some cast shadows far larger than their roles. These are the big-picture thinkers. Their mindset isn’t confined to task checklists; it roams freely across organisational charts, market landscapes, and industry shifts.
This expansive thinking is both infectious and influential. It commands attention.
Whether in meetings, brainstorming sessions, or casual coffee chats, their contributions resonate with depth and foresight.
In an environment where everyone seeks the spotlight, it’s the big-picture thinkers who don’t just step into it — they often command it.

Read: The Art of Raising Your Mindset (one of the Lessons in Extraordinary Influence)

 


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