How to Spot the Difference Between an Opportunity and a Trap

They gave Meredith the worst-performing region in the company. Thirteen states. The worst numbers. Multiple leaders had already failed. Three years later, it became the number one region in the company. In this episode of Rooted Leadership, Meredith shares what she learned from inheriting a struggling business, why difficult assignments can become career-defining opportunities, and the four questions every leader should ask before saying yes to a turnaround role. You'll learn: How to distinguish an opportunity from a trap The four questions to ask before accepting a difficult assignment What turnaround leaders should do in their first ninety days Why the loudest problem is rarely the most important one How small wins create momentum inside struggling teams Because sometimes the job nobody wants becomes the opportunity that changes everything.