Tag: Insight

Leadership

Good Leadership needs High Level of Self Awareness

Good Leaders continually work on improving their self awareness. They want to understand what they do, why they do it, what drives them, what are their ambitions and why do they aspire to achieve them. As Pema Chodron indicates, They are not afraid to look at themselves honestly, gently and from time to time. They try to understand what are their strengths and weaknesses; what are their blindspots and biases. They do so by reflecting on their actions, by seeking feedback from all the relevant stakeholders. They are willing to go to their dark places, so that their teams may […]

Leadership

Twenty-Five Lenses for Reframing Problems to Solve them like a Pro

Leaders must understand problems to guide teams effectively. A common mistake is not fully exploring issues. By adopting different perspectives and reframing problems—as suggested by James Gilmore and Stephen Shapiro—we can simplify or broaden our approach, focus on impactful factors, and innovate solutions. Reframing through 25 methods in 5 categories helps identify root issues and leverage various solutions. Quality solutions depend on the questions we ask, and combining reframes offers diverse, impactful resolutions.