Without Much Effort
Without much effort, we can tune to an endless stream of opinion that things are bad–getting worse–and we’re all on the brink […]
Tag: solutions
Light Up
At times like this, it’s good to remember: one of us shining a light helps hundreds, thousands, or millions to step away […]
Tell Us Why
To fix a long-standing problem in a company, step away from it. Start over-communicating why fixing this problem is so important. When […]
Why We Should Resist Solving Their Problems
When people are buzzing low, they will almost always present us with problems and complaints. If we’re not careful, we’ll get drawn […]
Where the Really Good Solutions Are Hiding
Most of the conflicts we see in the news and in our businesses are silly and wasteful. Stuck in our positions, we […]
Solutions Simply Emerge
Many of the solutions we want and need are only available when we pause, notice, set aside judgment, and wait. Guided by […]
We Need New Truth
Truth is what we say it is. We leaders need this newer definition of truth. The old way is ruining things. Thinking […]
These Aren’t The Solutions We’re Looking For
The solution that we crave will remain frustratingly hidden until we raise our buzz. When we raise our buzz, the solution comes into […]
Presenting Problems
Doctors and others in the helping professions know to take presenting problems (“My arm hurts, Doc.”) and presenting solutions (“I need a […]
Accept and Pivot
One way of navigating a problem is to say, “If only…” If only that person would change. If only this situation would […]