Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast Thinking Outside the Box: How Great Leaders Solve Problems Differently
Jul 21, 2025
Ivette Naron, an executive search consultant at Vanderbloemen with 15 years of ministry experience, shares her insights on innovative problem-solving in leadership. She discusses the crucial difference between solving problems and managing tensions, emphasizing a strategic approach. Ivette also highlights the 'Six Thinking Hats' method, encouraging leaders to embrace reflection and feedback. Her advice promotes stepping back from daily operations to build collaborative cultures that foster creativity and clarity in decision-making.
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Solve The Right Problem
- Leaders often fail because they don't address the right problem, mistaking symptoms for causes.
- Seeing the big picture and clarifying what the real issue is are crucial for effective leadership.
Differentiate Problems From Tensions
- Some challenges leaders face are tensions, not problems, which must be managed, not solved.
- Recognizing this distinction helps leaders avoid frustration and focus on effective management.
Church Space Tension Story
- In a church, ministries shared a cramped space causing tension, but a leader asked ministries to donate 10% of their stuff to manage it.
- The openness to admit the real cause highlighted the value of a healthy culture supporting problem-solving.