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Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi WentlandAuthor: Cyndi
Welcome to the Intentional Leaders Podcast with Cyndi Wentland. Where were all about creating confident, successful, and focused leaders who manage with purpose and impact. Im Cyndi Wentland, the founder of Intentionaleaders. And Im passionate about learning, teaching, and coaching on all things leadership related. My purpose is to equip leaders like you with the tools, resources, and support to accomplish your goals. To learn when you want, how you want. So, if youre an aspiring leader, first-time manager, experienced executive, or you just want to make a bigger impact in your role as an individual contributorthis podcast is for you. Because each week well focus on relevant, applicable, and easy to implement skills and practicesto create focus and a deliberate path to employee engagement and business results. I know that leadership has its challenges but learning to lead shouldnt be one of them. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Education, Management, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Empower Your Team to Master the Complex Skill of Problem Solving
Wednesday, 23 April, 2025
I'd love to hear from you! Send a text message.Problem solving might be the most underrated leadership skill – one we use daily but rarely examine critically. How much time do you spend tackling problems each week? And more importantly, how many of those "problems" are actually legitimate issues versus complaints, venting, or whining?This episode challenges leaders to distinguish between genuine problems (those with measurable gaps and consequences) and vague complaints that lack substance. A real problem sounds like "Our turnover is 20% above industry standard" rather than "Our morale sucks." Without this crucial distinction, we waste valuable time and energy on issues that can't be meaningfully addressed.The 1-3-1 model offers a streamlined approach to problem solving: identify the specific problem, generate creative solutions that break from conventional thinking, and implement effectively. But the most surprising insight might be how our brains form problem-solving patterns early in our careers that become automatic – meaning we solve problems the same way for decades without evaluating whether our approach still works. Even worse, by positioning yourself as the ultimate problem-solver, you might unwittingly create "learned helplessness" in your team, undermining their growth while overwhelming yourself.Critical thinking emerges as the foundation of effective problem solving – focusing on logic rather than emotion, eliminating biases, and recognizing that decision-making is its own discipline with various approaches suited to different situations. Are you using the right decision-making style for each challenge? Ready to transform your approach? Take our new course in Intentional Problem Solving available now: https://www.intentionaleaders.com/intentional-problem-solving-leaders-courseBe the Best Leader You Know Perform with Power, Lead with Impact, Inspire GrowthTo sharpen your skills and increase your confidence, check out the Confident Leader Course: https://www.intentionaleaders.com/confident-leader
