Executives who get there and stay suggest solutions when they present the problems.
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About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Leaders should present solutions alongside problems to drive progress.
- In plain terms
- Don't just bring problems to leaders; bring fixes too.
- What can you take from it?
- Pair problems with solutions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you bring solutions or just complaints?
- How do you frame issues?
Another view
Sometimes problems are too complex to solve immediately.
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