EPISODE 167

The Problem IS the Solution

Biggest Takeaways You Don't Want to Miss:
  • Bosses tend to make problems go away (or ignore it altogether). That doesn’t actually solve the problem and can actually make problems fester and metastasize.  
  • Leaders look for solutions. The problem is, without really understand the problem, most solutions become temporary bandaids at best and utter wastes of time, energy, and resources at worst.  
  • Builders find ways to turn problems into solutions. Doing so helps them really understand their problems and solve them once and for all. 

This week, we’re rewinding back to Episode 103 where we looked at the distinct difference between the way that bosses, leaders, and Builders look at their challenges. Bosses tend to avoid problems altogether.

Leaders tend to look for solutions, often without really understanding the problem. But Builders know that in most cases, the solution lies within the problem itself.

So, tune in today to discover how to find the solution INSIDE of your problems and solve your most pressing problems once and for all #LikeABuilder

Check out these highlights:

  • How nature can teach us something about the way we approach problems.
  • How bosses often create bigger messes when trying to avoid dealing with problems.
  • Why leaders often choose the wrong solution to a problem.
  • The danger of falling in love with your solutions and why you should fall in love with your problems instead.
  • How leaders attempt to solve teachers’ overwhelm and burnout the wrong way.
  • Why searching for solutions can often set you up for disappointment down the line.
  • How Builders turn problems into solutions.
  • 3 real-world examples of Builders turning problems into solutions.
  • Ways you can find solutions inside of your own problems.
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