The best leaders don’t fix problems. They spot them early.

On numerous occasions I’ve had conversations with company presidents who have lamented about employees constantly bringing forth problems. I’m sure you can relate. They are the issue spotters whose ...

Frank Smith is CEO of Private Advisor Group, a national independent financial firm with over $35.2 billion in AUM as of June 30, 2024. The firm leverages its resources to deliver strategies positioned ...

An early attempt at creating a universal problem- solving machine. Developed in 1957 by Herbert Simon, J.C. Shaw and Allen Newell, the General Problem Solver (GPS) was designed to solve any problem ...

Creative problem-solving can be an exhilarating experience. You get a triple benefit: the euphoric 'aha' moment of solving a puzzle, the pride of accomplishing a goal, and the deeper self-discovery of ...

As asphalt contractors we wear many hats, but the most critical one is that of a problem solver. Every day, we navigate a maze of challenges—crumbling pavement, tight schedules, or complex site ...

A bit of tragi-comedic fallout from the downfall of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been a freakout by Republican members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus at their Democratic colleagues for ...