Problems in business are as common as the sun rising and setting every day. As an entrepreneur, how you view problems will determine how successful you are; you either want them to go away or you embrace them and see them as opportunities to improve.
Archive for: October, 2024
People Don’t Quit Organizations. They Quit On People.
The number one reason talented individuals leave isn’t pay, benefits, or office perks—it’s the feeling of being held back by the very person meant to guide them forward. Talented people want to grow, to be challenged, to contribute. And when that potential is stifled, they look for other opportunities to spread their wings.
The 20 Most Effective Ways To Search For Problems To Inspire Your Next Big Idea
Innovation is the result of solving problems in a new, surprising, and useful way. But before you solve a problem you have to find one worth solving. It’s why I say that problem-finding is more important than problem-solving.
The Power of Curiosity
Curiosity is a superpower! I once hired a guy who worked for a client of mine. I noticed he was a very giving and empathetic person, but his employer didn’t seem to appreciate these qualities. He worked diligently, but it was clear that his compassion wasn’t valued. He gave big hugs to anyone he met, and that caught my attention. I got curious, so I invited him to lunch.
Driving Innovation: 15 Ways Leaders Spark Change in Their Business
Most organizations stop innovation in its tracks before it even gets started. For example, a risk-averse culture will never innovate; that’s a fact. How do you drive innovation? You start by eliminating what impedes it and by nurturing the right behaviors. Innovation is as much about attitude and perspective as it is about process. It’s the opposite of business as usual: messy, non-linear, and challenging.
How Risk-Aversion Blocks Innovation
Whether it’s new technology or a new business model, the default state of every new idea is “No.” Most organizations, especially large and established ones, are risk-averse by nature. They prefer the safety of what has worked before over the uncertainty of something new. And that fear of the unknown often leads to rejection—even when innovation is crucial for long-term success.