Six phrases to ban to build a Problem Hunting culture

Six phrases to ban and what to replace them with to build an expert problem solving culture in your team:

“That’s not my job.” → “How can I help?”

Silos don’t solve problems. Ownership does.

“We’ve always done it this way.” → “Is this still the best way?”

Just because it worked yesterday doesn’t mean it is best for tomorrow.

“That’s above my pay grade.” → “I have an idea—let’s discuss.”

Leadership isn’t a title, it’s a choice.

“Let’s schedule a meeting.” → “Let’s solve it now.”

Meetings don’t fix things. Action does.

“We don’t have time for that.” → “What happens if we don’t?”

Short-term thinking creates long-term problems.

“That won’t work.” → “What would make this work?”

Innovation dies in a culture of rejection. The best ideas sound crazy—until they don’t.

Language shapes culture. Change the words, change the results.