Dr Howie Jacobson"What have you tried?" This one question can unlock a goldmine of insight, reduce defensiveness, and open the door to creative problem-solving. In the article, I walk through how to guide the conversation from there.
Dr Howie JacobsonWhen someone on your team is struggling, the instinct is to jump in with solutions. But advice—even the good kind—can land the wrong way. So what's a better approach? Here's the question I use the most...
Dr Howie JacobsonOne of the traps of leadership is how good it feels to be the expert. To have employees come to you with seemingly intractable problems — that you can solve effortlessly in your sleep with one hand tied behind your back. They love it. You love it. And they don't grow, and you become the bottleneck. So what's the solution? What can you do instead? Discover how adopting a scientist mindset can lead to stronger engagement, better problem-solving, and greater adaptability.
Dr Howie JacobsonOne of the biggest roadblocks to progress isn’t lack of effort—it’s lack of clarity. When people are unclear about what they’re working toward, they struggle to stay motivated, make progress, or take meaningful action.
