The Problem with the Phrase "Don't Bring Me Problems, Bring Me Solutions"

The Problem with the Phrase "Don't Bring Me Problems, Bring Me Solutions"
The Humanizing Work Show
The Problem with the Phrase "Don't Bring Me Problems, Bring Me Solutions"

Sep 12 2022 | 00:08:15

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Episode 44 September 12, 2022 00:08:15

Hosted By

Richard Lawrence Peter Green Angie Ham

Show Notes

In this episode, Richard and Peter answer the question: “I was in a 1:1 with my boss and I shared a problem I was observing on the team. She reminded me of her motto: ‘don’t bring me problems, bring me solutions.’ The challenge was that I didn’t have a solution. Should I wait to share the problem until I’ve come up with a solution?”

They also get into why managers shouldn’t say this, even if their intentions are good, and what to do instead.

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