Stop Solving Symptoms with Seth Owens
Leaders in the Arena · 2025-07-14 · 33 min
Episode notes
Too many "problems" are really just three symptoms in a trenchcoat. In this episode of Leaders in the Arena , join expert facilitator and problem-solver Seth Owings for a fast-paced conversation on how to uncover root issues hiding in plain sight. We’ll explore how to apply tools from user-centered design and cognitive psychology to build sharper, smarter problem-solving frameworks. We dig into questions like: How do you decide which problems to solve? What are the signs you’re tackling a symptom, not the root? How do you push back without shutting people down? What tools and approaches actually work - and how do you get teams on board? If you're tired of spinning your wheels on surface-level fixes, this one's for you. Catch the next episode of Leaders in the Arena, and check out other exciting events on our website:
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