Thoughtfully Disrupting Norms: Conversations That Enhance Critical Thinking with Erica Holthausen

Disrupt & Innovate

Lisa Levy interviews Erica Holthausen about her non-linear journey from law school to writing. Erica now helps others create meaningful content by developing their unique perspectives and focusing on quality over quantity. They discuss the importance of serving audiences, resisting distractions to maintain reputation, and using words to thoughtfully disrupt norms.

Key Takeaways:

1. Follow your curiosity and look for opportunities to make a real difference.

2. Create content that helps audiences think differently or take useful action.

3. Develop deep understanding by reading widely and thinking critically for yourself.

4. Say no to opportunities that don't align with your values or personal brand.

5. Use conversation to disrupt norms in a way that enhances critical thinking.

Through their insightful discussion, Lisa and Erica demonstrate how to disrupt thoughtfully by adding nuance to conversations rather than noise. They advocate enhancing critical skills and deriving real value for others through meaningful, reputation-building work.

Erica's Contact:

Website: linecommunications.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/