by The Learning Advantage | Nov 4, 2025 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
When people are asked a question and respond with the most basic answer, they may feel they have met the needs of the questioner. For example, when asked what time it is, the simple answer might be “it’s 3 pm.” But other people might think beyond the question and...
by The Learning Advantage | Sep 1, 2025 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
When clients find themselves stymied by a problem or they’re struggling to make a decision, I suggest they examine the situation through a different lens using frameworks to guide their thinking and to gain a new perspective. One framework I’ve found helpful in...
by The Learning Advantage | Jul 31, 2025 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
When a manager complains that their employees aren’t meeting expectations, I ask them how they are tasked. Often the manager will say they make their expectations clear, only to find that the employee limits their work only to what was literally requested. When a...
by The Learning Advantage | Jun 30, 2025 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
Sometimes leaders, seeing a staff member about to make a mistake, jump in to save them. While their rescue mission may be successful in the short term, there are some possible downsides. The staff member may not understand their error and has no opportunity to learn...
by The Learning Advantage | May 30, 2025 | Juicy Nuggets Blog
Having purpose bigger than ourselves is a powerful driver. It gives us a reason to get up in the morning and something to look forward to. Sometimes purpose results from choices we make in life, such as a job we took or the decision to marry and have children. We find...
