Behind The X's & O's of Business — The Fixer
The Fixer: When Being the Person Everyone Can Count On Becomes the Problem
Posted by Ruben Escalona on
Every business loves having a Fixer—the person who sees a problem and jumps in to solve it. But when helping turns into rescuing, their greatest strength can quietly create dependency. In today’s Strengths That Can Be Challenging to Lead, we explore why The Fixer requires boundaries, the difference between helping and rescuing, and why great leadership isn’t about becoming indispensable—it’s about helping the people around you become more capable.