As a leader, you need to build the organization’s capacity to make decisions without relying on you—this starts with asking ...

I spoke to the employees at a company that has a glowing reputation. As I explained how problem-solving is the quickest way to earn influence in an organization, it sparked a heated conversation that ...

In leadership, this is where commitment is formed. Teams align when they understand not just what must change, but why it ...

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Encouraging your team to be problem solvers is a better way to build trust and keep them engaged in the process. The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders ...

Building a high-trust, high-output team is no accident—it is the result of deliberate leadership behaviors that foster collaboration, accountability, and engagement. In today’s fast-paced business ...

Many leaders default to quick fixes — but some problems can’t be solved, only led. Here’s how to spot the difference and stop wasting time, energy and trust. Not all problems need quick fixes — some ...

I start by carefully reviewing what happened. Collect as much data as possible on what led up to the situation and how things played out. It’s key here to get perspectives and opinions from as many ...

AI's educational impact depends on leaders using it purposefully to solve specific problems like teacher workload and personalized learning, not as another disconnected initiative.