Revolutionize Your Meetings with Edward de Bono’s ‘Six Thinking Hats’

I’ve read 1,000+ books in the past 17 years. This leadership book is one of the most practical books I’ve ever read.

I write in the back cover of every book I read. You’ll find my notes in the image on the right. For more info about my book notes, read here. (Image: Author. Book cover: Amazon)

A few months ago, I flew to Denver on a work trip and went out of my way to visit one of my favorite independent bookstores: Tattered Cover.

I beelined to the used books section in the basement and began perusing the nonfiction books (my favorite section). I snagged a few books, then stumbled upon a 1985 book about decision-making called Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono.

The book looked interesting and it was only seven bucks, so I added it to my stack. Turns out, I definitely got my money’s worth.

The book ended up being so good that I instantly added it to the list I’ve compiled of the books I’d require all company leaders to read if I start a business someday — including modern classics like Patrick Lencioni’s Death by Meeting, Cal Newport’s Deep Work, and Erin Meyer’s The Culture Map.

The Problem with Normal Meetings

Edward de Bono says we have a problem in Western culture: we focus too much on argument and debate when making decisions.