Tag Archive: finding solutions

Stop Solving the Wrong Problem

Solving the wrong problem is dangerous.

Helping in the wrong way wastes time and resources. Worse yet, helping in the wrong way often blows up in your face.

Help is essential to exponential success. Offer it thoughtfully.

“The people who become superstars are simply those who receive the most help.” Anonymous

The First Step Toward Solutions

Blame is a barrier. Responsibility is the breakthrough.

Blame blocks solutions. When leaders blame, problems persist.

Look around. What you see is yours to own. Finger pointing delays progress. People won’t take responsibility until you do.

When Problem-Solving is a Problem

The way you deal with problems is more important than the problems themselves. Dysfunctional problem-solving makes problems worse.

10 questions that enable effective problem-solving…

How to Pull Weeds Less and Grow Fruit More

You’ve been working to make a difference but every weed you pull is replaced by three more. Worse yet, new weeds seem more malicious than old. If you aren’t careful, you’ll end up… Continue reading

How Uncertainty Works

***** Uncertainty invites participation. Exploring ideas, finding solutions, and innovation demand vigorous participation from all players. The best teams win when players bring their best. Your attitude secretly signals participants to open up and… Continue reading