The Mindset Mastery Memo

Want to Be a Better Leader? Know Less, Ask More

Dr Howie Jacobson

Published on: 01/04/2025

One 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.

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Is That Clear?: Obliterating the Most Insidious Obstacle to Progress

Dr Howie Jacobson

Published on: 18/03/2025

One 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.

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How to Go from "Don't Want" to "Yes Please"

Dr Howie Jacobson

Published on: 11/03/2025

When faced with a problem, most people focus on what they don’t want. What they want to prevent, avoid, or minimize.

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Reframing Problems: Turning Obstacles into Opportunities Or, Why you should never spray Liquid Ass at meetings

Dr Howie Jacobson

Published on: 04/03/2025

What if some problems aren't barriers, but something much more valuable? What if they are signposts pointing toward meaningful opportunities for growth and improvement?

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