Write down and define the problem as clearly as possible. Write down everything you know about the problem.
Decide what you can do to fix the problem.
Prayer is thinking deeply in the presence of God.
Gather others and brainstorm solutions together.
Leaders are problem solvers. They anticipate problems and find solutions.
Evaluate your ideas for the best options.
Pray and ask God for wisdom. Ask God to open doors. Let God give you the final solution.
Create an action plan: objective, strategy, action steps, deadline.
Put controls in place so it doesn’t rise to that level again.
What did God teach you through this problem?
BONUS: Avoid the negativity trap.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck – BookVideo
Two mindsets – fixed mindset vs. growth mindset
Fixed mindset – those that think that capacity/thinking cannot be changed; it limits potential
Growth mindset – those that believe they can develop, learn from challenges/mistakes, they learn applicable patterns from others that are successful, helps reach full potential
