Claire HayekFounder, Mind. Soul. Purpose (MSP) Teambuilding · Pressure-Proof Leadership | Neuroscience-based leadership

HOW TO GET YOUR TEAM TO SOLVE THEIR OWN PROBLEMS!

11 Sept 2024 · 1 min

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In this short instructional video, the speaker addresses Claire and critiques the common leadership habit of constantly stepping in to solve team members' problems. The speaker explains that while leaders aim to help, doing the work for the team creates dependency, erodes confidence, and stifles initiative. The recommended alternative is to shift from a problem‑solver to a coach by asking guiding questions that help team members define their goals, assess the current situation, explore options, and decide on next steps. This coaching approach builds problem‑solving skills, confidence, and ownership within the team. The video concludes with a promotion for an upcoming team leadership webinar that will dive deeper into these empowerment strategies, inviting viewers to register via a provided link.

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Hey Claire, I see a lot of leaders who think they're helping by always stepping in to solve their team's problems. Is that actually a good thing? No, not really. If you're always solving your team's problems, you're doing it wrong. It might feel helpful, but it actually creates dependency and stifles growth. Why is that a problem? Isn't it a leader's job to help? Absolutely, but there's a difference between helping and doing the work, right? So when leaders constantly step in, team members don't learn how to solve problems on their own, which can lead to a lack of confidence and initiative. Okay, so what is the better approach? Empowering your team to solve their own problems. Instead of providing answers, ask guiding questions. This way you're helping them think critically and find solutions themselves. It actually builds their problem-solving skills and confidence. Got it. Any tips on how to do that effectively? Absolutely. Ask them what they want to achieve, what the current situation is, what their options are, and what they will do next. Basically what that does, it turns you from a problem solver into a coach. That is super helpful. So where can leaders learn more about this? We've got a team leadership webinar coming up that dives deeper into these strategies. Click the link below to register and start empowering your team today.