Consider different points of view
I hope you are young when you
read this because if you are old, this concept will take longer to develop. The
approach you take to getting something changed will make a big difference. Always
consider someone else’s “point of view” especially when it doesn’t agree with
yours. Other “points of view” should be valued because that is someone’s
reality. Good advice though, “Do not expect anyone to look through your eyes
even when you look through their eyes.” You can refer back to unconditional
love. Don’t expect anything in return. If only I considered and valued
everyone’s point of view from an early age, my success in certain areas would
have been met in a timelier manner. It takes practice, so start now.
Learn
When you stop learning you
stop leading. I have met numerous individuals that put “so called” experts
around them. This can be a wonderful concept if you understand what they are
talking about, and you gain knowledge you can consolidate into a meaningful
outcome. When you designate, you must be sure accomplishments are made in a
positive direction. Never ask anyone to do something you would not do.
A continual review of the
literature is essential in every aspect of a professional career. Add your own
research to this review. I found that my own research in my organizations did
not always follow the concepts I found in other people’s research. You must
take your knowledge and match it to the situation. People are unique in some
ways and alike in so many other ways. Do not be insulted when your opinion does
not match the literature or your research. Be a learner and a leader. Then and
only then can you stay on the Leader-Ship in the long-term.
We have a plethora of
knowledge at the end of your fingertips. I mean this literally. You can look up
anything on your smartphone then disseminate that information to your entire
organization seamlessly. Sometimes it helps significantly to triangulate your
data to make an informative decision. I think that is where a lot of people get hung up. They rely of partial
information.
If you really want to learn a
lot about life, observe children. They are born without boundaries, and they
offer terrific insight. Only after they are influenced by adults, do they
become less free about their opinions. Instead of telling you what you want to
hear, they tell you the truth. The truth always works in the long run even if
there are consequences to your opinion.
Problem-solving
“The best way to solve a problem is not to have one.” –Rudnesky
The first step with problem
solving is to identify the problem. After you identify the problem, eliminate
yourself as the problem. For instance, some people have problems because they
create them in their own minds. They look at threats and weaknesses without
considering the opportunities and strengths. This eliminates educated solutions
to the problem. With every conflict, there comes opportunity.
If you still have a problem,
then you can proceed. What is the problem? Is it definitive? If it is
definitive, then state the problem. Now let’s do an analysis. List the
opportunities (outside your organization or you), and the strengths (inside
your organization and you). Now you must list the threats (outside your
organization or you), and the weaknesses (inside your organization and you).
Compare the two sides.
What are your solutions? There
may be more than one. There should be more than one. Which one is the most
feasible? Now come up with a plan. This plan will be important. Your strengths
will be the team’s strengths. The same with the rest of your team. Likewise,
use your strengths to devour the weaknesses. Your available resources and
monetary situation will have an effect on your plan of action.
