At school or in the office, mind wandering is often frowned upon. Students are told to "snap out of it," and employees are nudged back to focus on the task at hand. Yet new research suggests that with ...

Five steps to ensure that you don’t jump to solutions by Julia Binder and Michael D. Watkins When business leaders confront complex problems, there’s a powerful impulse to dive right into “solving” ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Hall covers entrepreneurial topics that help companies grow. Many attributes go into strong leadership, such as having a ...

To solve tough problems at work, first ask these questions. Problem solving skills are invaluable in any job. But all too often, we jump to find solutions to a problem without taking time to really ...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective problem-solving isn’t just about finding quick fixes—it’s about developing a systematic approach that leads to innovative and sustainable ...

Reducing the workload on caregivers and staff needs to be the priority, says one health system leader. CEOs across the healthcare industry are losing sleep thinking of ways to alleviate workforce ...

How are you using your resources to address and develop strategies to come up with short- and long-term solutions? Guests Spencer Null and Sherriff Chris Watkins have answers. Leadership Lessons for ...