315: See Differently, Solve Better: Problem Solving Through Perception with Chris Bassett

What if your biggest leadership roadblock isn’t the problem… but how you see it? Nikki sits down with Chris Bassett—founder of Green Bean Consulting Group—to flip your problem-solving approach on its head.

What does abstract art have to do with business challenges? And how does soaking a walnut help teams break through stuck thinking?

Chris takes us on a journey through neuroscience, philosophy, and real-world consulting wins to show how our brains often mislead us, and how leaders can use perception as a powerful tool for change. From spotting red flags of overconfidence 🚩 to building high-functioning teams through de-familiarization and pairing structures, this episode is packed with fresh thinking and practical tools.

Whether you're leading a team, solving complex issues, or just tired of running in circles, this conversation is your invitation to slow down, zoom out, and see differently.

 

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Key Takeaways:

• Certainty is a red flag—pause and dig deeper.
• Perception is shaped by memory as well as our senses.
• Familiar problems often need a fresh frame.
• Align teams by defamiliarizing and collaborating.
• Use structured methods to solve, test, and learn.