49. Growing People vs. Problem Solving

Too many of us, especially leaders, get caught up in problem-solving, day in and day out. This is not necessarily bad--problems need to be solved, after all. The question we should be asking is, who should be solving them? As a leader, getting caught up in continuous problem solving can lead to days that feel consistently busy, without much closure or direction. If we can learn to give people the tools they need to solve their own problems, not only are solutions found, but leaders know exactly what they have done at the end of each day. Their role is to develop people. Are you developing the people you influence in your life? Justin Allen, COO of Neighborly Ventures, joins us this episode to discuss.