Thinking with a Human Edge
Most people were taught what to think. Very few were ever taught how to think. In this experiential 3-day workshop, you'll master the thinking skills behind better decisions, genuine creativity, and inspired leadership.
Join Dr. L. Michael Hall, founder of Neuro-Semantics, for Thinking for Humans — and earn your Diploma in the Art of Thinking.
There's an Art to Thinking
Of all the things you do, the most fundamental is think. And while thinking seems natural and easy, that's the trick — it isn't. High-quality thinking that is clear, accurate, and precise is actually a rare commodity. Few people have been trained in it. That's why Thinking for Humans is so essential for leadership, well-being, and success in everything you do.
5
Essential thinking skills for clarity and precision
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Eureka thinking skills for creative solutions
5
Executive thinking skills for inspiration and leadership
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Pseudo-thinking forms that masquerade as real thinking
Without Thinking Skills...
- Real Critical Thinking: Most people accept information uncritically — they don't question, test, or validate.
- Genuine Creativity: Without eureka thinking skills, ideas stay recycled and incremental.
- Wise Decision-Making: Decisions driven by emotion, ego, or hidden agendas produce poor outcomes.
- Self-Correction: Without metacognition, thinking errors compound and become invisible.
- Effective Leadership: Leadership without executive thinking skills produces confusion, not clarity.
With Thinking Skills You Can...
- Ground Thinking in Reality: Make your thinking authentic, accurate, precise, and factual.
- Think in New & Better Ways: Expand your repertoire — learn multiple modes of thinking.
- Avoid Thinking Traps: Recognize and escape the 7 pseudo-thinking patterns that masquerade as real thought.
- Generate Creative Ideas: Access eureka thinking to produce genuine innovations and breakthroughs.
- Make Better Decisions: Use executive thinking skills to decide with confidence and wisdom.
Albert Einstein
“The problems we face today cannot be solved on the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.”
Thinking is your primary tool for dealing with reality. The quality of your thinking determines the quality of your life. The good news: you are not condemned to keep thinking the way you have been.
See the Thinking in Action
A preview of three days at Thinking for Humans: the depth, the energy, the transformation.
Thinking for Humans Curriculum
5 Essential · 4 Eureka · 5 Executive thinking skills — plus 7 pseudo-thinking traps to eliminate. Taught progressively over 3 days with Dr. L. Michael Hall.
DAY 01
Critical ThinkingEssential Thinking Skills
Thinking for Clarity & Precision
Considering
Try on ideas without judgment — assess objectively before deciding
Questioning
Ask penetrating questions that reveal hidden truths and assumptions
Doubting
Challenge ideas to test validity and find true limits
Detailing
Find the specifics — who, what, where, when, how — make ideas real
Distinguishing
Separate concepts that cause confusion; find the difference that makes a difference
DAY 02
Creative ThinkingEureka Thinking Skills
Thinking for Creative Solutions
Inferring
See what's invisible — draw conclusions beyond explicit data
Creating
Invent new possibilities; think outside every box
Metaphoring
Use powerful comparisons to understand complex concepts instantly
Synergizing
See systems and interconnections — think holistically, not linearly
DAY 03
Executive ThinkingExecutive Thinking Skills
Thinking for Inspiration & Leadership
Learning
Transform information into usable knowledge for problem-solving
Deciding
Make definitive, well-reasoned choices — stop second-guessing
Discerning
Apply wisdom in complex circumstances; choose what's right, not just expedient
Reflecting
Step back and quality-control your own thinking in real-time
Sacrilizing
Shift from instrumental "doing" to meaningful "being" — find deeper purpose
Meet Dr. L. Michael Hall
Ph.D. in Cognitive-Behavioral Sciences, Union Institute University. Founder of Neuro-Semantics (1994) and co-founder of the International Society of Neuro-Semantics (1996). Psychotherapist for 20+ years. Studied directly with Richard Bandler, co-creator of NLP.
“Most significant contribution to the field of NLP since 1975”— International NLP Trainers Association Award, 1995
The Global Community He Built
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Volumes Published
1,200+
NS Trainers Worldwide
3,000+
Meta-Coaches Certified
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Countries Active
For Business & Leadership
Better Decision-Making
Use executive thinking skills to navigate complex variables with clarity and confidence.
Systemic Leadership
See the invisible connections that drive business outcomes — think in systems, not silos.
Creative Problem-Solving
Access eureka thinking to generate genuine innovations and breakthrough solutions.
For Personal Growth
CEO of Your Mind
Ground your thinking in reality — make it authentic, accurate, precise, and factual.
Escape Thinking Traps
Identify and eliminate the 7 pseudo-thinking patterns that quietly sabotage your success.
Earn Your Diploma
Walk away with your Diploma in the Art of Thinking — a credential recognized in 77 countries.
Investment in Your Thinking
One insight that prevents a single bad decision could save you hundreds of thousands. One breakthrough idea could generate millions in value.
The question isn't whether you can afford this workshop. The question is: can you afford not to upgrade your thinking?
Personal & Professional Growth
- 21 hours of intensive training (3 days × 7 hrs)
- Complete training manual & materials
- ISNS Certificate of Completion
- Coffee and lunch breaks included
- Post-workshop resources
For Teams & Leadership Clusters
- 21 hours of intensive training (3 days × 7 hrs)
- Complete training manual & materials
- ISNS Certificate of Completion
- Coffee and lunch breaks included
- Post-workshop resources + team discount
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Thinking for Humans · July 24–26, 2026 · Mauritius
The Quality of Your Thinking Determines the Quality of Your Life
Most people were taught what to think. Very few were ever taught how to think.
In this experiential 3-day workshop, Dr. L. Michael Hall guides you through the thinking skills that enable you to:
- ✓ Ground your thinking in reality — authentic, accurate, and precise
- ✓ Think in new and better ways with Eureka thinking skills
- ✓ Avoid the pseudo-thinking traps that masquerade as real thought
- ✓ Generate genuine creative ideas and breakthroughs
- ✓ Make better decisions with confidence and wisdom
Event Details
Dates
July 24–26, 2026
Time
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location
Mauritius
Format
In-person intensive
Language
English
Registration
tfh.ns-trainings.com