Episode 31: The 7-Step Problem Solving Framework for Leaders

Today, I’m going to teach you a framework for Solving Problems. One of my favorite leadership questions is, “What problem are we trying to Solve?”  Life is full of problems and nothing important gets done until some ambitious person gets a bit fed up and says… “I’m going to fix that.” This framework is tried and true and can be applied to any area of your business. Listen, learn, and implement! 

The Conversation:

• 01:49 - Moment of Truth: Comparison is the thief of joy.
• 05:57 - Step #1: Face the problem. Get in touch with the WHY behind your problem and decide that you’re going to focus on solving it.
• 06:56 - Step #2: Clarity of Thought. Bring it to a mentor, a coach, your spouse, or your peers.
• 08:41 - Step #3: Get Clear on Leadership. You have to decide who has the ball.
• 09:24 - Step #4: Resources. Assess the tools you have to work with. What are the resources that I can access as a solopreneur or corporate executive?
• 10:22 - Step #5: The Plan. An assessment of the realistic resources you have should come first.
• 11:49 - Step #6: The Management Phase. Why do good plans sometimes fail to lead to results?
• 13:18 - Step #7: A Feedback Loop. Measuring results and implementing improvements.

Resources For You:

• Questions for Seth? Send us your feedback at [email protected]
• If you need help building (or selling) a valuable business, reach out to Cathedral Consulting at [email protected]
• Pick up your copy of Ambition: Leading With Gratitude