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.