#385 Ask the Expert: Problem Solving

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In this weeks Ask the Expert episode Sarah talks to author and adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, Cheryl Strauss Einhorn about problem solving and how to make smart decisions. Sarah and Cheryl talk about 5 different problem-solver profiles and how these profiles provide useful perspective for improving your decision making skills. Together, they also discuss the importance of self-awareness when problem-solving, decision-making myths, and go through practical strategies to help you problem solve everyday. Find out about Cheryl's work: https://app.areamethod.com More ways to learn about Squiggly Careers: 1. Sign up for PodMail, a weekly summary of the latest squiggly career tools 2. Sign up for our monthly Squiggly Career Calendar 3. Read our books ‘The Squiggly Career’ and ‘You Coach You’ If you have any questions or feedback (which we love!) you can email us at [email protected]

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