Co-create solutions (and don’t impose them)

When someone shares a problem, it’s tempting to fix it. 

But when you fix things for them, you take away their ownership. You take away their chance to grow. And you take away their independence.

Next time, frame it as a shared challenge. Ask what ideas they’ve already thought of. Help shape their thinking and work together to find a way forward.

You’ll get more engagement. You’ll get better solutions. And you’ll help them feel proud of the outcome.

Co-create the solution and they’re more likely to own the result. 

And they’re more likely to deliver it really well.