Part 2 of our guidance on increasing your value to the organization by becoming a problem solver rather than a problem identifier.
Aug 21
How to Prepare Your Resume (Your Resume Stinks!) - Part 1
Your resume, regardless of the baggage associated with it, is probably your most critical career management document. While it's not something you ought to leave lying around on your desk for others to see, that doesn't mean you ought to treat it like something you dust off only ... Show More
31m 50s
Feb 2025
Quick Fixes: How to level up, job craft, and manage colleagues you can’t stand
In this Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances work to solve three different callers’ tricky work problems in under 20 minutes. One listener searches for the best way to level up his small business, the next plans to approach their manager about a dramatic role change, and a final ... Show More
18m 39s
Jan 2024
Beware of the Root Cause Trap in profitability cases
This clip is an excerpt of episode 10. 3 Vicious Traps of Profitability Cases, where we talk about three traps that most candidates bring upon themselves when solving profitability cases, and how to avoid them. If you can avoid those traps, you will find it much easier to solve e ... Show More
12m 23s
Apr 2025
Quick Fixes: How to energize your team, level up your management skills, and fill a leadership vacuum
In this Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances work to solve three different callers’ tricky problems in under 30 minutes. One listener asks for tips on stepping into a first-time leadership role with confidence, the next wants to motivate her disengaged peers, and a final caller ... Show More
30m 57s
Sep 2024
Episode 715: How to Diagnose and Solve ANY Problem in Your Business, Part 1
As an entrepreneur, facing challenges in your business isn’t just likely – it’s inevitable! That’s why one of the most critical skills for success is learning how to effectively diagnose what’s not working. By getting to the root cause of issues, you can make informed decisions t ... Show More
40m 2s
Feb 2024
#385 Ask the Expert: Problem Solving
Sarah and Cheryl talk about 5 different problem-solver profiles and how these profiles provide useful perspective for improving your decision making skills. Together, they also discuss the importance of self-awareness when problem-solving, decision-making myths, and go through pr ... Show More
41m 41s
Mar 2025
Quick Fixes: How to adopt a strategic mindset, lose that chip on your shoulder, and know when to walk away
In this Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances work to solve three different callers’ tricky work problems in under 20 minutes. One listener wants to prepare herself mentally to become a senior leader in her organization, the next struggles to move on from a past conflict with a c ... Show More
23m 6s