I recently came across a blog post by Ben Meer featuring a striking World War II-era story that highlights the importance—and impact—of thinking differently. Though my schedule has been packed and I have not had a chance to post lately, I thought this topic is essential for all leaders to reflect upon. The post included an image of a B-17 bomber, showing the locations where returning planes had been hit during missions. The military’s initial plan was to reinforce these areas, reasoning that bolstering them would make the planes more resilient. However, a statistician named Abraham Wald brought a fresh …