Ep 17: Leading a Team of Chief Critics: How to Shift From Problem-Focused to Progress-Driven💡 Episode SummaryEvery leader has faced it: the meeting where every idea gets dissected, progress stalls, and your team bonds more over problems than solutions. In this episode, Lori Pine shares how to flip the script—from a culture of criticism to one that fuels trust, momentum, and innovation.Drawing on her own leadership scars and practical coaching tools, Lori unpacks why “problem-spotting” feels safe but keeps teams stuck—and how to build a progress-driven culture without silencing smart voices.🔑 Key TakeawaysHow critique culture sneaks in and quietly kills momentum.The risks of letting negativity dominate—burnout, cynicism, and lost high performers.Four leadership tools to shift energy and re-train team dynamics:Name it without shame — notice critical patterns and redirect.Reset meeting structures — design for solutions, not endless post-mortems.Celebrate wins weekly — esteemable acts build esteem.Use the 48-hour rule — vent, process, then move forward.📝 Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Hula Hoop Principle: focus only on what you can control.Why celebration is a leadership skill, not fluff.The cultural risk of ignoring critique culture—and why it drives away your best people.🎯 Who Is This ForLeaders exhausted by constant critique and stalled momentum.High-achieving managers who want their teams to be innovative, not cynical.Professionals craving a shift from fear-driven to progress-driven culture.✨ Reflection PromptsWhere in your team has critique overshadowed contribution?How are you reinforcing progress and celebrating wins?What’s one meeting you could re-structure this week to be more solution-focused?🌟 Want to Go Deeper?Connect with Lori on LinkedIn or Instagram.Learn more about coaching, retreats, and leadership support at loripine.com.🎧 Listen to Episode 17 now:Apple PodcastsSpotifyYoutube

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