Before GPS, we'd need paper, folding maps to navigate our way around strange territory. It seemed like a miracle how such a large map could fold into such a small space. If you weren't careful though, the route you were seeking could get lost in a fold. It was still there, just not aligned properly with your path.
Our problems can be like that.
The pattern of our problems is a map unfolding. We can lose or we can choose. Another way awaits.
-- doug smith
What can be possible right now? Is there a problem facing you that you've been avoiding because it feels like there are already just too many things going on? It's easy to fall into an "all or nothing" mindset where, unable to solve ALL of the problems we manage to solve NONE of the problems.
That there are too many problems to solve them all shouldn't stop us from solving the ones we can.
If what can be is one solution to one problem that is a wonderful place to begin.
-- doug smith
A problem that is intentionally caused should not be ignored. It is either a conflict, or about to become one. When was the last time you saw a conflict resolve itself? (That's what I thought...)
As one of my mentors, Andrew Oxley taught me: "You don't have to get angry, but you do have to get active."
Do what leaders do: solve problems. A problem caused intentionally points to a root cause and a larger opportunity. Ignored, it gets bigger. Addressed, it may get solved.
-- doug smith
Problems prioritize themselves by the pain they cause.
Unless, of course, we get ahead of them. Why not solve a problem before it hurts so bad?
-- doug smith
Some people won't want you to solve a problem. It's worth finding out why.
Not so that you can solve the problem FOR them. So that you both can understand.
-- doug smith
