Business leaders discussing recurring problems and organizational problem solving

Why the Same Problems Keep Coming Back

The one question leaders should ask before searching for another solution Few things frustrate a leader more than a problem that should have been resolved long ago—but keeps coming back….

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The Invisible Decisions Behind Exceptional Service

Over the past few months, I’ve written three different Facebook posts about the exceptional service I’ve received at my local Publix. That may sound unusual. After all, how often do…

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Run Toward the Problem Before Your Customer Runs Away

Why the best organizations don’t wait for online complaints to discover what’s wrong. Last week, during a mastermind discussion, someone asked a question that many organizations eventually face: “How should…

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Why Your Biggest Service Failures Become Your Greatest Opportunities (If You Handle Them Right)

I was recently let down by someone in my professional network—a service provider I had both used and recommended to others. It wasn’t because he does poor work. It wasn’t…

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Solving the Holiday Appreciation Problem: Without Breaking the Budget

The Problem It’s mid-December, and you’re facing a familiar leadership dilemma: how do you meaningfully thank your team during the holidays when your budget is tight—or nonexistent? You know employee…

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How Every Workplace Wins Exponentially: Labor Day Reflections on Teamwork, Problem-Solving, and the Triangular View

On Labor Day, as organizations across the country pause to honor employees, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on what makes workplaces truly thrive—from the newest team member to the…

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From Complaints to Solutions: Elevating Leadership in the Face of Challenges

All organizations face challenges and problems. It’s an inherent aspect of business and growth. The primary role of leadership teams is not just to identify these issues but also to reduce…

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Five Steps to Create a Safe Place for Employee Feedback

If you’re seeking feedback, it’s essential to make the person giving it feel safe. Without that sense of safety, people may not be willing to provide honest feedback, and you…

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Simple Ways You Can Delight Your Customers, Employees, Networking Buddies, and Friends

How often do you ask questions and then really consider the answers? How are you? How is your family? What do you need NOW? How can I best support you?…

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Tackling Complex Problems with Vision

Tackling Complex Problems with Vision Harvard Business Review says, “Leadership is about taking risks and making decisions with imperfect information.” In today’s world of ever-changing technology and increasing complexity, leaders…

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