[EP 60] Still True: Not Everything You're Trying to Solve Is A Problem.mp4

We tend to treat every challenge like a problem that needs to be solved.But some situations have one clear answer. Some have several reasonable solutions. Some force you to choose between competing consequences. And others create tensions that will never disappear no matter how smart, experienced, or decisive you are.That distinction matters.In this episode from the Change Is Hard archives, I break down five different types of issues you may be facing:PuzzlesProblemsDilemmasParadoxesMysteriesYou’ll learn why identifying the type of issue comes before deciding what to do about it — and why sometimes the frustration you’re experiencing isn’t because you haven’t found the right answer.There may not be one.For experienced leaders especially, this becomes increasingly important. The higher you go, the more often you’re dealing with competing priorities, incomplete information, tradeoffs, and situations that have to be managed rather than permanently resolved.Before you work harder to solve the problem, make sure it’s actually a problem.https://audreyblair.com