Today we talk through the three types of problems that deserve a solution. We start off with a few higher level thoughts about problems and startups - specifically around achievement incentives and how some bad early decisions usually can't be salvaged by good decisions later on. Then we talk through Hole Problems, Teleporter Problems, and Status Level Jump ... Show More
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
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
Nov 2025
Quick Fixes: How to step into leadership, improve your organization, and regain lost support
In this Quick Fixes episode, Anne and Frances work to solve three callers’ tricky work problems in under 30 minutes. One listener seeks advice on stepping into a leadership role for the first time, the next struggles with feeling powerless in a middle management position, and a f ... Show More
35m 23s
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