# 164 - The Knot You Were Never Meant to Untie

About this episode

Dr. Allison Sucamele explores the psychology behind the Gordian Knot and its implications for creativity and leadership.

Ask The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast a Question. Text the TLT Pod today. What if the solution to your biggest problem isn’t about trying harder, but thinking differently? In this episode of The Lemon Tree Coaching Podcast, Dr. Allison Sucamele explores the psychology behind the ancient legend of the Gordian Knot and what it reveals about creativity, cognitive biases, leadership, and breaking free from rigid thinking. From functional fixedness to “Aha!” moments, discover why some of life’s most...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Allison Sucamele

Topics covered

• psychology
• creativity
• cognitive biases
• leadership
• rigid thinking

Keywords

• Gordian Knot
• creativity
• cognitive biases
• leadership
• rigid thinking
• Aha moments

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Knot You Were Never Meant to Untie, Gordian Knot

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