Lead With Influence
Lead with Influence is about influencing positive change — in yourself, your relationships, and your leadership. Hosted by executive coach Matt Norman, each episode distills insights from decades of experience helping people communicate with impact, lead with humility, and build trust across differences. These short, thoughtful reflections will help you grow in self-awareness, develop emotional intelligence, and show up more powerfully in your work and life.
Lead With Influence
The Issue with Moving from Problem to Solution
This episode explores the complexities of moving from problem to solution, arguing that a linear approach often overlooks crucial human elements. Drawing on Matt Norman's personal experience in corporate technology, we illustrate how focusing solely on task completion can lead to a disconnect from underlying motivations and emotions. Subjective interpretations, feelings, and context can significantly alter the perceived "problem" and "solution." Ultimately, this episode advocates for influencers and leaders to engage in transparent dialogue, ask better questions, empathize, and strive for shared commitment to navigate the ambiguous space surrounding problems effectively.