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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

My Problem: A Bag of Left-Footed Socks

What to do when you buy a bag of left-footed ASICS running socks? My problem made me think of a great experience with YASSO.

Do you really have a problem?

The Deeper Value of Problems that Shallow Leaders Neglect

A problem-free life would destroy us all. A world without problems has no solutions. In a rush to solve problems, don’t neglect their deeper value and ultimate purpose. Purpose: The ultimate purpose of… Continue reading

Not All Problems are Problems – 5 Real Problems for Leaders

A problem to you is a solution to someone else. Friction and conflict are advantages when they inspire learning, growth, or innovation. You might believe bureaucracy is a problem. But in top-down organizations… Continue reading

The Real Problem

The real problem is people who point out problems from a distance. They sit aloof explaining what’s wrong. Worse yet, they know what others should do, or not do, while they do nothing,… Continue reading