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 of disaster. Soon …
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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 from the dark. …
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 they understand the …
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 into the trap …
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 snipe, grouse, and …
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 curiosity (“I wonder …
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 of truth in …
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 view. It will …
Presenting Problems
Doctors and others in the helping professions know to take presenting problems (“My arm hurts, Doc.”) and presenting solutions (“I need a prescription.”) with 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 be different. If …