Mar 4

Why Storytelling Matters When Changing Company Culture

Jay Barney, a professor at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, studied leaders who successfully led culture change and found one thing in common: they created and spread authentic and memorable stories. The new stories then emanated throughout the workforce ... Show More

31m 22s

Feb 25

Combatting Cynicism in Your Organization

Around the world, we’ve become increasingly cynical about other people, public institutions, and corporations. Back in 2022, Edelman’s Trust Barometer found that nearly 60% of respondents across 27 countries reported that their default is to distrust. And that’s bad for business, ... Show More

29m 40s

Feb 18

Why Most Projects Fail—and How to Achieve Better Outcomes

Companies of every size in every industry and part of the world are basing more of their work around projects. And yet research shows that nearly two-thirds of those efforts fail. Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, who has studied projects and project management for decades, explains how w ... Show More

25m 5s

May 2024

A Better Framework for Solving Tough Problems

When it comes to solving complicated problems, the default for many organizational leaders is to take their time to work through the issues at hand. Unfortunately, that often leads to patchwork solutions or problems not truly getting resolved. But Anne Morriss offers a different ... Show More

30m 7s

Aug 2023

118: Are You Really as Good at Solving Problems as You Think You Are? with Jamie Flinchbaugh | Top Author | Senior Executive Consultant

How sharp are your problem solving skills? What makes an organization Lean? Is it possible to take a 6-week process down to 6 MINUTES? Listen now for these answers and more! ======= ... Show More

53m 57s

Apr 2021

How to Solve Problems (Part 1)

Being an effective problem solver can equip you to removing the barriers that stand in your way of changing your world. This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we're beginning a new series on problem-solving effectively. In part one, John shares nine observations abo ... Show More

46m 26s

Apr 2021

How to Solve Problems (Part 2)

This week on the podcast, John continues his lesson on problem-solving. Last week, John shared some observations about the nature of problems, and this week he's going to dive into how to solve problems. John teaches seven R's that will help remind you how to solve problems wh ... Show More

43m 8s

Jan 2010

The One Thing You Do Before You Solve Problems

Send a text Everyone fancies themselves as great problem solvers. But the one skill that we think you need PRIOR to problem-solving is “problem-finding.” In this episode, Bill and Bryan walk you through a Problem Finding approach that works perfectly for B2B sales professionals. ... Show More

11m 12s

Feb 2024

Stuck on a Problem? Try Switching Up Your Approach

Many leaders confidently go about tackling challenges. After all, relying on their experience got them to where they are. But taking the same approach over and over again can actually hold you back. Sometimes you need to switch up your tactics to break through to the next level. ... Show More

25m 54s

Jan 2024

214. Problem Solving Through First Principles Thinking

Brian has recently been studying the concept, First Principles Thinking, used for breaking down complex problems. He shares how Elon Musk has used this problem solving tool in his world, specifically within SpaceX, to encourage creativity and innovation. -- Welcome to No Da ... Show More

9m 32s

Aug 2023

3 Ways to Build Critical-Thinking Skills

When was the last time you practiced your critical thinking skills? Helen Lee Bouygues, an expert in business transformation, says many business problems are really about simple errors in critical thinking. “People believe that critical thinking is something that we do every day ... Show More

22m 31s

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