Unlock the Secret Strategies Top Problem Solvers Use to Build Unshakable Reputations.
Issues in the workplace can be frustrating. When you approach your leader or colleague with a problem, they want to help you solve it; however, that may not be what you are looking for. You may just want to come in and vent.
If you don’t state this intent up front, you may leave the impression of being a complainer. Everyone needs human moments to let off steam. “I need a human moment. May I share my frustrations and then I promise, I will be resilient and start problem solving?”
One leader operations leader set the “five-minute rule.” Anyone can come into her office and vent for five minutes. After that, they have to move into constructive problem solving mode. She said that most people stop after three minutes.
