How to Manage an Employee Who Asks You to Solve Their Problems

In this episode of The Manager's Hour, Lucas and Luna tackle a classic manager trap: the employee who repeatedly brings you problems expecting you to fix them. Using the real-world case of a marketing director at a mid-size B2B firm who spent 40% of her 1-on-1s handing out solutions, they break down why this dynamic hurts both the manager and the team. They explore the 'Situation-Behavior-Impact' feedback model adapted for this scenario, the importance of the 'three options before you come to me' rule, and how shifting from problem-solver to coach can actually accelerate your reports' growth. Lucas shares a specific script for redirecting the conversation mid-meeting, and Luna offers a counterpoint on when it's appropriate to just give the answer. The episode includes a sincere donation appeal tied to the value of these conversations moving your work forward, and closes with a practical challenge for listeners to try in their next 1-on-1. #Management #Leadership #PeopleManagement #TeamBuilding #Coaching #Delegation #Feedback #ProblemSolving #EmployeeDevelopment #1On1Meetings #ManagerTips #WorkplaceCulture #Business #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #TheManagersHour #LucasAndLuna #CareerGrowth Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo