Stop rushing to come up with solutions.
When people are misaligned, it’s often because you haven’t agreed on the goal.
Before offering solutions, check what a good outcome looks like for everyone. You’ll surface hidden assumptions and save time. Then:
👉 Agree on a shared definition of success
👉 Pause if things feel stuck or circular
👉 Repeat the shared goal out loud to realign
You’ll get aligned thinking. You’ll get better answers. And everyone’s more likely to buy into the solution.
Align on the goal before solving the problem.
