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"The mind treats a new idea like the body treats a new protein; it rejects it." Learn from a wide range of perspectives in short 20 minute episodes twice a month on the People Solve Problems podcast. Find it on your favorite podcast platform.

"Leading Through the Storm: A Story of Crisis & Recovery" What happens when you're facing both financial crisis and public scrutiny?? In this powerful episode of People Solve Problems, Melia Tourangeau, President & CEO of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, opens up about navigating a 55-day work stoppage while being cast as the potential scapegoat. Listen to how she rebuilt trust, transformed challenge into opportunity, and why she's still successfully leading the organization 10 years later. A must-listen for anyone interested in authentic leadership during tough times. https://lnkd.in/eD_PsNNm #leadershipdevelopment #strategicthinking? #ProblemSolving #Leanleadership #pghsymphony — Here for the learning? Go even deeper with courses on topics from problem solving to culture change to management systems at the JFlinch Learning Lab. Learn more at JFlinch.com/learninglab?

You cannot just turn on creativity, but you can stoke it.

“If you knew time as well as I do,” said the hatter, “you wouldn’t talk about wasting it.”

"We need to respect and value and take care of each other..." In this powerful moment, Scott Post cuts through the business jargon to share his fundamental leadership philosophy and why some principles aren't up for negotiation. Hear why this successful consultant chooses values over profits and how having clear ethical boundaries in business isn't just right - it's essential. A must-listen for leaders who believe in putting people first. #leadershipdevelopment #strategicthinking? #ProblemSolving #Leanleadership #spostconsulting — Here for the learning? Go even deeper with courses on topics from problem solving to culture change to management systems at the JFlinch Learning Lab. Learn more at JFlinch.com/learninglab

"The solutions are already there... they're just buried, hidden, or confused." In this powerful insight, Scott Post reveals why sometimes the best answers aren't new ones - they just need someone with a fresh perspective to uncover them. Drawing from his experience as a COO, Scott shares why stepping back from daily firefighting mode can help unlock solutions that have been there all along. Want to break free from reactive management? This episode is for you. #leadershipdevelopment #strategicthinking? #ProblemSolving #Leanleadership #spostconsulting — Here for the learning? Go even deeper with courses on topics from problem solving to culture change to management systems at the JFlinch Learning Lab. Learn more at JFlinch.com/learninglab?

No position or rank, we all have opinions. We all have perspective. Scott Post of S Post Consulting shares a powerful insight from his time at Pella Windows that challenges traditional hierarchical thinking. In this clip, Scott explores the beautiful paradox of human potential - our brilliant creativity alongside our natural biases. Learn how creating an environment where every voice carries equal weight can unlock your team's full problem-solving potential. #leadershipdevelopment #strategicthinking? #ProblemSolving #Leanleadership #spostconsulting — Here for the learning? Go even deeper with courses on topics from problem solving to culture change to management systems at the JFlinch Learning Lab. Learn more at JFlinch.com/learninglab?

Creativity begets more creativity. Capital diminishes capital.

"We should spend 80% of our time really understanding... and then creating the product becomes a lot easier." - Scott Post drops this gem about the true essence of product development. In this episode, Scott reveals why rushing to solutions without deeply understanding customer problems is a recipe for setbacks. Want to know the secret to creating products that truly resonate with your customers? Listen to learn why slowing down to speed up might be your best strategy. #leadershipdevelopment #strategicthinking? #ProblemSolving #Leanleadership #spostconsulting — Here for the learning? Go even deeper with courses on topics from problem solving to culture change to management systems at the JFlinch Learning Lab. Learn more at JFlinch.com/learninglab

“Time waste differs from material waste in that there can be no salvage. The easiest of all wastes, and the hardest to correct, is the waste of time, because wasted time does not litter the floor like wasted material.”