Leader Qualities # 14: [PROBLEM

SOLVING] You can‘t let your problems be

a problem.

Five (5) qualities demonstrated by a leader with good problem solving ability:

 They anticipate problems;

 They accept the truth;
 They see the big picture;
 They handle one thing at a time;
 They don‘t give up a major goal when they‘re down

Problem solving can be improved by doing the following:

Look for trouble. Don‘t avoid problems. Encountering and solving a problem is an
experience that molds and strengthens us to deal with different situations and difficult
circumstances.

Develop a method. TEACH method for problem solving according to J.C. Maxwell:

Time – spend time to discover the real issue.

Exposure – find out what others have done.
Assistance – have your team study all angles.
Creativity – brainstorm multiple solutions.
Hit it – implement the best solution.

Surround yourself with problem solvers. Be with persons who are good at problem-
solving. They will complement your weaknesses and teach you on how to deal with them.

Leader Qualities # 15: [RELATIONSHIPS]

If you get along, they‘ll go along.

RELATIONSHIP:
The state or fact of being related.

To cultivate good relationships, it requires the following:

 Have a leader‘s head – understand people;
 Have a leader‘s heart – love people;
 Extend a leader‘s hand – help people

Relationships can be improved by doing the following:

Improve your mind. Be mature enough and widen your understanding. Allot some time
to observe and talk to people and try your best to understand them.