Be A Problem Solver

Someone ask once, "What qualities are you looking for in people to help bring the vision to pass?" One of the qualities is the willingness and ability to be a problem solver. When I ask my team what to do in a certain situation, it is not always that I don't know what to do, I sometimes want to hear different ways to do things. A problem solver is not a "we can't person". By this I mean, a problem solver doesn't say, "oh, we can't do that!" They are people who don't take the easy way out by saying it can't be done. They are willing to go the extra mile to pray, research, and take risks to see the best plan or answer given. I like being around people who can come with lots of solutions to problems. This gives us the best possible chance at getting the "God" answer, A minister once said,"God has a million ways to get something to you." Just think how we limit ourselves by having only one solution to a problem.

Comments

[Natalie Hefner]

This is a great message!

[Shannell Burnette]

An open mind is essential for problem solving. It requires that we not focus on our own agendas or motives, but to see another's point of view as a viable option. True teamwork happens when we lean on each other and not try to push our own ideas to "get ahead" or "get noticed."

[Diane Doyle]

It is also very fulfilling to have your leader's approval when you've brought a solution or have already solved the problem based on what you know your leader would want done.

[Rev. Charles T. Dudley, Sr.]

Amen Pastor and thank you for this insight. Yes, leaders in business and in ministry always need solution providers on their teams. No one person can ever bring a God-given vision to pass. It takes good, strong people who believe in the mission and are willing to put their efforts behind it. Our challenge as leaders is to keep those good people engaged and motivated, even if it's a part-time army. We need more problem solvers at many levels to move forward, especially in these last days.

[Deveri Albiston]

Great word. I don't want to limit myself and hope that I am always an asset to the team...never a drag. As Dean Radke said, "A problem without a solution is a complaint!" I believe we need to be people with solutions, not complaints!

[Pastor Doug]

Being a problem solver is to be someone with a "can do spirit". We remember Joshua and Caleb, after whom we still name our children, but we don't remember the names of the other 10 spies who gave an "unable" report. We have to purpose to be "can doers" with Gods vision He has given our Pastor.

[Lana]

A million ways huh? I like this blog because it reminds us to take the limits off God and ourselves. I am reading a book by Bob Yandian about God being in "unlimited partnership" with us. My responsibility is to be a 'doer' of The Word. I am always looking for suggestions to improve or solve tasks. I prefer a team with one solution over a team with a million complaints anyday.

[Brenda]

Need to put my sign on my desk that says "It Can Be Done". I also like to be around those in our ministry that have positive attitudes and solutions instead of complaints. I will strive to be a person with a CAN DO attitude.

[Rodney Anders]

There is a minister who says we are designed to be problem solvers.