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Author Interview with Jamie Flinchbaugh: People Solve Problems

As leaders, should we be solving all the problems all the time? What are our problems to own? When, instead, should we be coaching other

May 11, 2022 No Comments

How to Ask Problem-Solving Questions

The importance of asking questions (the right questions) is one of the foundations of my work. There are all kinds of questions we can ask.

November 29, 2021 No Comments

What’s Your Biggest Problem With Problem Solving?

What’s your biggest problem with problem solving? I’ve been asked many questions recently about how leaders at all levels can more effectively solve problems —

May 6, 2021 No Comments

Harnessing the Power of AND

The power of AND How often do you find yourself using the word BUT or framing a situation as an EITHER / OR scenario? If

January 24, 2021 No Comments

Effectively Coaching for Problem Solving Webinar

How do you connect your actions with your purpose? To me, this is the essence of leading with intention. 7 Tips to Coach and Lead

December 3, 2019 No Comments

How to Ask Effective Questions

Highlights from the Netherlands with Isao Yoshino In 2018, I had fabulous opportunity to visit Netherlands for two different events, along Isao Yoshino – my

November 7, 2018 No Comments

3 Tips for “Getting Out of the Habit of Telling” – Lean Talk from the Lean Transformation Summit 2018

If you didn’t get to attend LEI’s annual Lean Transformation Summit in Nashville this past March, if you missed the Lean Talks event, or if

August 27, 2018 No Comments

Reflections from a coaching relationship: Why coaching is like a reverse Magic 8 Ball

After an intense two months of travel for many exciting professional and personal opportunities – including being part of the ELEC 2017 in the Netherlands

December 5, 2017 2 Comments

Reflections on reflection….and what I’ve been learning this month

I’ve been traveling a lot the past few weeks for work-related events and client support, which has been great for my business and personal practice

October 16, 2017 5 Comments

Toyota Leadership Lessons: Part 9 – Learning the value of asking questions

I have come to believe, through my personal practice and learning from mentors (including Margie Hagene, Isao Yoshino, John Shook, and others) that asking effective

September 18, 2017 2 Comments

Resources to help you get out of the habit of telling & create a continuous improvement culture

Getting out of the habits of telling and showing up as the “expert” are two of the most important habits to break if you want to

January 24, 2017 No Comments

Coaching for Improvement – not just Lean, Toyota, or Silicon Valley methods… just good leadership

This past week I have been thinking a lot about the concept of coaching and what it means for us as leaders. I’ve spent time

April 23, 2016 9 Comments

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