When you’ve got a problem, the tendency is to find a solution and then implement it. But wait. A better solution may be waiting just one question away. Ask, “Is there another way to solve this problem?” Then compare or combine your answers to find the best solution.

This is only one of 347 tips in my ebook, Become a Better Boss One Tip at a Time.

Just promoted from individual contributor? Check out my book, Now You’re the Boss: Making the Most of the Most Important Transition in Business.