Tag Archives: Problem solving

Fierce And Vulnerable At The Same Time: Killer Leadership Combo

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Engaging in a fierce conversation is an act of kindness. We call it fierce because it requires courage to step beyond the barriers disguised as harmless clichés and enter into true dialogue that builds understanding. It means talking about stuff that matters. And it means admitting the part we played in creating the problem or in allowing it to continue. Continue reading →

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Got A Problem? Tell A Monkey

Posted on October 13, 2011 by

A strange thing happens when we restate complex problems in terms simple enough for a monkey to understand: the solution often tumbles out of the sky. So why does talking to a stuffed toy help us out?  It’s the act … Continue reading →

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Innovation Starts With Curiosity

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Some of the best ideas in history were born by accident.  The discovery of penicillin came about when Alexander Fleming wondered why bacteria would not grow near the penicillium fungus on his desk.  That single moment of curiosity changed life forever by saving countless people from bacterial infections … Continue reading →

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I Couldn’t Fix the Brakes So I Made the Horn Louder

Posted on March 5, 2011 by

Ever wonder about the career path of those kids who take everything apart just to see how it works? That relentless drive to understand and rebuild can be both an asset and a deficit. Click the title for more… Continue reading →

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