The Mindset Mastery Memo

"What Else Might You Try?": Helping People Generate Options for Getting Unstuck

Dr Howie Jacobson

Published on: 06/05/2025

When someone you care about is struggling, your instinct may be to give advice. But wouldn't it be better to help them generate their own solutions? Here's how to guide their brainstorming to activate their ownership, creative problem-solving, and emotional courage.

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Is That Problem a Stone Wall or a Hidden Doorway?

Dr Howie Jacobson

Published on: 21/04/2025

What if the challenge you're facing isn't just an obstacle… but an opportunity in disguise? And could lead to your biggest breakthrough? Here's how the best leaders leverage problems—not just to survive, but to grow, improve, and transform.

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How to Mine the Past to Solve Current Problems

Dr Howie Jacobson

Published on: 15/04/2025

"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.

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