Business Problems Solved Podcast
WARNING - This podcast WILL challenge your thinking. Welcome to Business Problems Solved! In this podcast we help you solve your business problems by providing real examples and practical approaches to make today better than yesterday. Introducing your host, the multi-sector, self-professed ‘most improved improvement person’ and qualified Business Problem Solver Lee Houghton (pronounced Hawton) You can contact Lee on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter by searching for Lee Houghton THE Business Problem Solver or via visiting www.leehoughton.com for more content and to solve your business problems. And remember – saying you know how to do it, is not doing it …
Episodes
April 20, 2025 • 7 mins
Lee reflects on the journey of creating the podcast over the past six years and 330 episodes. He expresses deep gratitude for the impact the podcast has had on both his life and the lives of listeners, sharing how it has fostered connections and personal growth. Lee announces the conclusion of the Business Problem Solved podcast, not as an end to his podcasting journey, but as a transition to a new venture: The People Puzzle Podcas...
Mark as Played
April 6, 2025 • 17 mins
Lee talks about the dynamics of high performing teams, challenging the common saying, "there's no I in team." He emphasises the importance of recognising individual differences within a team, including diverse perspectives, communication styles, and motivations. Lee discusses how understanding these differences can enhance team collaboration and performance. He introduces the concept of the four C's of human relationships—connect, ...
Mark as Played
March 30, 2025 • 11 mins
Lee explores the dynamics of high performing teams, challenging the common saying, "there's no I in team." He emphasises the importance of recognising individual differences within a team, including diverse perspectives, communication styles, and motivations. Lee discusses how understanding these differences can enhance team collaboration and performance. He introduces the concept of the four C's of human relationships—connect, con...
Mark as Played
March 23, 2025 • 12 mins
Lee talks about the critical factors that contribute to career success, encapsulated in the concept of PI: Performance, Image, and Exposure. Lee emphasises that while performance accounts for only 10% of success, image and exposure play significantly larger roles, at 30% and 60% respectively. He discusses the importance of personal, product, and professional branding, urging listeners to consider how they present themselves and the...
Mark as Played
Lee wraps up the "Big Picture, Big Insights" series, which synthesises the voices of 5,000 individuals from 10 UK organisations to uncover what drives, hinders, and empowers them in achieving their company vision. Lee discusses the final three key themes: culture and morale, communication and collaboration, and work environment and resources. He emphasises the importance of fostering an engaged workforce, transparent communication,...
Mark as Played
March 9, 2025 • 13 mins
Lee continues the discussion on "Big Picture, Big Insights," focusing on two critical themes: people and teams, and leadership and strategy. Drawing insights from 5,000 voices across 10 UK organisations, Lee explores the barriers to achieving business vision from an internal perspective. He highlights the importance of fostering collaboration, psychological safety, and inclusivity within teams while addressing the detrimental effec...
Mark as Played
February 23, 2025 • 12 mins
Lee shares exciting insights from a comprehensive study involving the voices of approximately 5,000 individuals across over 10 UK organisations. The discussion centers around six key themes that drive success in high-performing teams: systems and processes, people and teams, leadership and strategy, culture, morale, communication and collaboration, and work environment and resources. Lee emphasises the importance of understanding t...
Mark as Played
February 16, 2025 • 12 mins
Lee explores the critical role of people in driving improvement within organisations. Drawing from recent experiences in delivering improvement training, Lee emphasises that while tools and methodologies are essential, they must be aligned with the right habits, behaviours, and a clear purpose to be effective. He discusses the importance of creating a culture where individuals feel empowered to identify and address issues, highligh...
Mark as Played
February 9, 2025 • 12 mins
Lee Horton delves into the critical importance of understanding both the destination and the starting point when creating a vision for an organisation. He emphasises that while many companies focus on their aspirational goals, they often overlook the current state of their teams and the challenges they face. Lee provides insightful questions to help leaders engage with their teams, uncovering what is working well, what hinders prog...
Mark as Played
February 2, 2025 • 13 mins
Lee talks about the critical role of habits, behaviours, and routines in shaping organisational culture. He introduces the concept of the "5Rs" for successful habit formation: Reason, Readiness, Routine, Repetition, and Results. Lee emphasises the importance of clarity and simplicity in defining what should happen within teams and organisations, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own practices. By exploring each of the 5Rs, ...
Mark as Played
January 26, 2025 • 10 mins
Lee explores the concept of leadership and the importance of aligning one's habits, behaviours, and routines with their job title. Drawing on Aristotle's idea that "excellence is not an act but a habit," Lee emphasises that simply holding a title does not make someone a true leader. He shares personal anecdotes, including his experience training for marathons, to illustrate how consistency in actions defines our identities. The epi...
Mark as Played
January 19, 2025 • 11 mins
Lee Horton delves into the critical role of setting clear expectations in leadership and team dynamics. He emphasises that expectations should be a shared understanding between leaders and their teams, forming the foundation for trust, collaboration, and success. Drawing an analogy from Santa Claus, Lee illustrates how genuine connection and clarity can lead to delightful surprises rather than unwelcome ones in the workplace. He ou...
Mark as Played
January 12, 2025 • 19 mins
Lee dives into the critical leadership challenges of 2025, emphasising the importance of connecting with people during times of change. Reflecting on his past messages, Lee highlights that effective leadership is not just about tools and processes but fundamentally about engaging the head, heart, and hands of team members. He discusses the necessity of asking better questions, fostering emotional buy-in, and empowering individuals ...
Mark as Played
January 5, 2025 • 15 mins
Lee reflects on his journey through 2024, a year marked by significant personal and professional challenges, including completing both the London Marathon and an Ultra Marathon. He shares insights on the importance of setting meaningful goals and the need to prioritise time with loved ones, particularly as his children grow older. Lee emphasises the value of being present and making conscious choices about how to spend time, rather...
Mark as Played
December 15, 2024 • 11 mins
Lee Horton addresses a critical challenge faced by change teams in large organisations: the need to practice what they preach. He emphasises the importance of change teams not only facilitating change for others but also engaging in self-improvement and problem-solving within their own functions. Lee discusses the necessity of creating a supportive environment that encourages the identification and resolution of problems, rather th...
Mark as Played
December 8, 2024 • 16 mins
Lee explores the dual roles of change teams within businesses likening them to doctors and fitness instructors. He emphasises the importance of aligning change initiatives with long-term strategic goals rather than focusing solely on short-term fixes. Lee discusses the critical need for change teams to enhance their image and exposure by demonstrating their contributions to organisational success. He advocates for breaking down sil...
Mark as Played
December 1, 2024 • 13 mins
Join Lee as he talks about the critical concepts of psychological safety and safe spaces within organisations. Drawing from his recent experiences delivering training to diverse groups from various cultures, Lee emphasises the importance of creating environments where individuals feel secure to share their thoughts and ideas. He highlights key takeaways from his sessions, such as the value of silent brainstorming to ensure equal pa...
Mark as Played
November 24, 2024 • 17 mins
Lee explores the critical relationship between tools and the mindset of individuals in the realm of continuous improvement. Building on a previous discussion, Lee emphasizes that while various improvement methodologies, such as Lean and 5S, provide valuable frameworks, the true essence of successful change lies in fostering a culture of critical thinking and respect for people. He explores popular tools like value stream mapping an...
Mark as Played
November 17, 2024 • 16 mins
Lee explores into the often over looked aspects of training sessions, emphasising the importance of aligning language and definitions to ensure effective learning. He challenges listeners to think differently about their approach to training, whether as participants or facilitators and highlights the necessity of creating actionable plans that integrate learning into everyday practices. Lee shares practical strategies for fostering...
Mark as Played
November 10, 2024 • 17 mins
Lee talks through the critical role of questioning in successful change management. Drawing from his extensive experience since 2006, Lee emphasises that while tools and methodologies are essential, the true key to effective change lies in understanding and asking the right questions. He argues that change practitioners should prioritise developing their questioning skills and the principles behind those questions rather than solel...
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy And Charlamagne Tha God!
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.