Soft Skills Guide to Problem Solving
Soft Skills Subject: Leadership
How Do Great Leaders Solve Problems? By Asking 1 Question
When a question comes up, you jump in. Leaders are supposed to have all the answers. When a situation is unclear, you jump in. Leaders are supposed to provide clarity and focus.
When you’re in charge and a problem occurs, you jump in. Leaders are supposed to fix problems.
But do you always have the best answer? The perfect insight? The best solution?
Usually not.
Rick Rubin is the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, the former president of CBS Records, and a legendary music producer who has worked with artists like the Beastie Boys, Run DMC, Tom Petty, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Johnny Cash.
In Brian Koppelman’s (the co-creator of Billions) podcast The Moment, Rubin described how his problem-solving process evolved.
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“Yes, hard skills get the job done. But soft skills get the job done well. Despite their name, soft skills can be hard to implement if not done thoughtfully and consciously.”
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