Have you ever tried to solve a tough problem and realized that your solutions just didn't agree with you?
A good idea can seem to solve the problem, but somehow it disconnects from what you're looking for.
Centered problem solvers are clear about their mission and goals before trying to solve tough problems.
This is part of what I call the FOCUS process step in centered problem solving: aligning any ideas and steps you take with your central purpose, your mission, your goals.
You do want your problem solutions to contribute to your big picture mission, don't you?
-- Douglas Brent Smith
Front Range Leadership, LLC
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Centered problem solvers collaborate. When we involve other people we get better ideas, more cooperation, and more lasting solutions. Solv...
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A problem is a dynamic in search of a dance. -- doug smith
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It isn't easy, is it? Our reflexes, when we feel harm, is to harm in return. That's a formula for endless cycles of harm, and no end...
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When we are off center it impacts our results. Our solutions will seem 0ff-center as long as we are. Let's start by centering ourselves....
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Have you ever gotten so deep into solving a problem that you missed the fact that you were part of the problem? I don't like it when i...
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They can drive you crazy. They can compound the issues. They can slow you down. But, they can also help you to solve the problem. People...
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We need to agree on the problem before we can agree on the solution. -- doug smith
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Who's the boss, your problems or you? As we center ourselves and calm that center so that it can be at its best, we do not surrender a...
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Leaders and others strain under the weight of not knowing. The tension of transition that is uncertain can feel unbearable. We want answers....
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Blame can feel good, but it does not solve a problem. And to someone, that blame feels terrible. We don't need to blame anyone for the...
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