Russ PowellNov 224 min readFrom Blame to Accountability: How to Recognize and Escape from the Victim TrapEscaping the blame-game unleashes untapped potential. Improve problem-solving by shifting your focus from finger-pointing to accountability.
Russ PowellJul 275 min readThe Knower Trap: How Certainty Sabotages Problem-SolvingIn this post, I explore how the "knower trap" hinders problem-solving and offer strategies for recognizing and getting out of it.
Russ PowellJul 26 min readThe S-Loop Problem-Solving Framework: A Primer for Business LeadersThe S-Loop is a cyclical, four-stage problem-solving framework that can help you tackle complex problems in human systems.
Russ PowellFeb 17, 20222 min readWorking on Building Empathy Skills? Here are Four Best PracticesAn overview of the ways in which you can better express empathy on the job.
Russ PowellFeb 11, 20221 min readWhat Makes Relationships ThriveA little snippet of a helpful podcast I found on one of the most essential leadership (and life) skills.
Russ PowellFeb 5, 20221 min readTo Get Ahead, You Need Both Ambition and HumilityBalance is a vital skill in leadership and in life - specifically the use of confidence and humility.
Russ PowellFeb 4, 20221 min readData-Poor Conversations Lead to Poor Problem-Solving.A problem-solving must: ensure the data collected is accurate and comprehensive before discussing solutions.