Category Archives: Problem-Solving

Don’t MICRO-MANAGE; Don’t OVER-MANAGE; Just MANAGE!

Posted on October 24, 2021 by thebossdoctor

I was reading a recent web article by an executive who was extolling the virtues of what he called “micromanagement.” (??!!)  As I read further, I realized he was (in my opinion) misusing the term.  And I think his thoughts … Continue reading →

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If you stop drawing from the Well of Creativity, it will dry up!

Posted on October 9, 2021 by thebossdoctor

This post is a bittersweet tribute of sorts – advice from Dr. Orval Butcher, a former boss of mine who became a friend, advisor, mentor, and spiritual touchstone.  A few years ago, I had the privilege of saying goodbye to … Continue reading →

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Have a Plan

Posted on September 19, 2021 by thebossdoctor

I was reminded of this sage advice while reading a recent article in Harvard Business Review about James Rogers’ experience interviewing for the job of CEO of Public Service Indiana (now Duke Energy), which had just taken a $2.7 billion … Continue reading →

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Learn From Failure

Posted on September 12, 2021 by thebossdoctor

The April 2011 issue of Harvard Business Review is a theme issue on the topic of Failure and is a treasure trove of wonderful articles and keen insights.  I highly recommend it!  One of the gems is an article by … Continue reading →

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Address Failure Ruthlessly

Posted on September 5, 2021 by thebossdoctor

I’ve written about failure and mistakes before.  (I’m happy to do so—to provide helpful concepts and tools that will help ANY LEADER address and manage failure effectively and professionally!) Recent events in Afghanistan have prompted me to revisit this important … Continue reading →

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Great Advice from Top CEO’s – #21

Posted on April 25, 2021 by thebossdoctor

Practice Fu Pan. This advice is a perfect follow-up to my last blogpost.  It comes from LENOVO founder Liu Chuanzhi, who referred to it in an interview published in FastCompany Magazine.  LENOVO is the Chinese company that purchased IBM’s PC … Continue reading →

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Great Advice from Top CEO’s – #20

Posted on April 18, 2021 by thebossdoctor

Learn from mistakes and listen to feedback. This issue’s great advice comes from Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO of WPP.  This is what he recommends, if you want to make better decisions! Sorrell speaks to the realities that executives face in … Continue reading →

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Great Advice from Top CEO’s – #19

Posted on April 11, 2021 by thebossdoctor

Make a personal connection with peers you trust. This issue’s great advice comes from Derric Johnson, a mentor of mine who has a great way of expressing down-to-earth wisdom with real practical benefit.  Early in my career he advised me … Continue reading →

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Solve Problems a Different Way

Posted on March 14, 2021 by thebossdoctor

Use Appreciative Inquiry My last post inspired me to share an important insight into problem-solving that might be of real practical help to my readers. Albert Einstein is [variously] quoted as saying, “We can not solve our problems with the … Continue reading →

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Great Ideas from Top CEO’s – #15

Posted on March 7, 2021 by thebossdoctor

Solve the customer’s problem FIRST…THEN worry about assigning BLAME. This advice comes from one of my own clients. Up Close and Personal A few years ago, I was preparing for a management training seminar for one of my corporate clients.  … Continue reading →

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