Effective Strategies
Strong business leaders expect to experience problems on their journey toward their goals and destinations. Weak leaders are surprised and dismayed when things do not work out the way they had expected. They become angry and lash out. They will blame others for their problems and often become depressed or irrational.
Our success will largely be determined by our ability to respond effectively to the problems as they come up. Fortunately, we may learn a number of Effective Strategies practiced by successful leaders who deal with problems in this down economy.
First of all, expect to have problems, disappointments, and temporary failures. Do not be shocked, surprised, or angry when they occur. Instead, take a deep breath, relax, and say, “Solving problems is my job; problems are what I do.” Each time we solve a problem, we will become even more capable of solving even greater problems. The major reward we get for solving problems is the opportunity to solve even bigger problems later.
Superior business leaders are intensely solution oriented. They think about solutions and what may be done rather than the problems and who is to blame. They are future oriented and continually think in terms of the actions they may take immediately to control the damage, minimize the problem, and move ahead. One of the best strategies we can use is to practice mental preparation with regard to problems. Resolve in advance no matter what happens, you will remain calm and relaxed.
When we deal with unexpected problems keep yourself calm, clear, and focused by asking questions rather than reacting or overreacting. First of all, get the facts. What exactly is the problem? How did it occur? Sometimes, the solution to the problem is contained within the problem itself. The very act of asking questions will keep us calm and in control. Always focus on the solution.
Once we have clearly defined the problem (and confirmed in fact it actually is a problem) and we have thought about the various actions we can take to solve or minimize it, the next step is to the either take responsibility for taking action or assign specific responsibility for taking action to someone else. Always think in terms of the actions we can take. Just as a pilot facing unexpected turbulence keeps both hands on the wheel and their eyes on the gauges, when you experience problems, you must take command of the situation and ensure you are flying in the right direction.
You will become a superb business leader of your own destiny by dealing effectively with the inevitable storms that occur in your business and personal life. Next time a situation occurs take a deep breath, and then begin to think of solutions to that situation.
“Remember, Success is always Within Reach”
#terry ogburn #entrepreneur #Business #Business Development #Business Sales #business coach #business coaching
Our success will largely be determined by our ability to respond effectively to the problems as they come up. Fortunately, we may learn a number of Effective Strategies practiced by successful leaders who deal with problems in this down economy.
First of all, expect to have problems, disappointments, and temporary failures. Do not be shocked, surprised, or angry when they occur. Instead, take a deep breath, relax, and say, “Solving problems is my job; problems are what I do.” Each time we solve a problem, we will become even more capable of solving even greater problems. The major reward we get for solving problems is the opportunity to solve even bigger problems later.
Superior business leaders are intensely solution oriented. They think about solutions and what may be done rather than the problems and who is to blame. They are future oriented and continually think in terms of the actions they may take immediately to control the damage, minimize the problem, and move ahead. One of the best strategies we can use is to practice mental preparation with regard to problems. Resolve in advance no matter what happens, you will remain calm and relaxed.
When we deal with unexpected problems keep yourself calm, clear, and focused by asking questions rather than reacting or overreacting. First of all, get the facts. What exactly is the problem? How did it occur? Sometimes, the solution to the problem is contained within the problem itself. The very act of asking questions will keep us calm and in control. Always focus on the solution.
Once we have clearly defined the problem (and confirmed in fact it actually is a problem) and we have thought about the various actions we can take to solve or minimize it, the next step is to the either take responsibility for taking action or assign specific responsibility for taking action to someone else. Always think in terms of the actions we can take. Just as a pilot facing unexpected turbulence keeps both hands on the wheel and their eyes on the gauges, when you experience problems, you must take command of the situation and ensure you are flying in the right direction.
You will become a superb business leader of your own destiny by dealing effectively with the inevitable storms that occur in your business and personal life. Next time a situation occurs take a deep breath, and then begin to think of solutions to that situation.
“Remember, Success is always Within Reach”
#terry ogburn #entrepreneur #Business #Business Development #Business Sales #business coach #business coaching