Clarity Is Power

Ep26: Stop Firefighting: How Leaders Build Teams That Solve Problems with Dr. Marcia Reynolds

16 Mar 2026

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Do you feel like you're constantly firefighting at work?Your team is capable, yet the problems keep landing back on your desk. In this episode, Dr Marcia Reynolds explains why leaders often become the bottleneck for problem-solving — and how a few simple questions can build teams that think for themselves.In Episode 25, we explored emotional presence. In this follow-up conversation, we focus on practical leadership application.Ruth Saw welcomes back Dr Marcia Reynolds. She is a Master Certified Coach, former President of the International Coaching Federation, and bestselling author of Coach the Person, Not the Problem.Together they explore why capable teams sometimes become dependent on leaders, and how simple shifts in conversations can unlock initiative, ownership, and independent thinking.Because leadership isn’t about solving every problem.It’s about building teams who can solve problems without you.In This Episode, You’ll Learn• Why capable teams still wait to be told what to do • How leaders unintentionally create dependency by giving answers too quickly • A powerful question that unlocks independent thinking • What to do when your team says “I don’t know” • How to balance coaching conversations with clear expectations • Why clarifying the problem sparks creative thinkingIf you’re a leader who feels stretched from solving problems for everyone else, this episode offers simple shifts you can apply immediately.Featured BookCoach the Person, Not the Problem (Second Edition)Dr Marcia Reynolds’ bestselling book has been translated into multiple languages and is widely used by leaders and coaches worldwide. The new edition offers practical tools for creating breakthrough conversations and developing stronger teams.🔗 Get the Book on Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Coach-Person-Not-Problem-Second/dp/B0FBVFQ6ZP/✨ Bonus for ReadersAfter you purchase the book, you can access a companion bonus (toolkit) designed to help you apply these principles in real leadership conversations.Access your bonus here: https://covisioning.com/your-book-bonus/Connect with Dr. Marcia ReynoldsWebsite https://covisioning.comBook Page: https://covisioning.com/coach-the-person-not-the-problem-2nd-edition/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciareynolds/YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/MarciaReynoldsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_marcia_reynolds/A Reflection for YouWhere might you be doing too much of the thinking for your team?And what might change if you paused long enough to ask a better question?About RuthRuth Saw is a leadership and communication coach, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Accredited Soundwave Practitioner, and author of five bestselling books on clarity, purpose, and faith. Connect with Ruth SawLinkedin: Ruth SawCheck out the International Bestselling Book: Clarity is Power And don’t forget to rate, follow, and share this episode if it inspired you!

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Clarity Is Power

Ep26: Stop Firefighting: How Leaders Build Teams That Solve Problems with Dr. Marcia Reynolds

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