How Out of This World Leaders Solve Problems

One way individuals prove their leadership ability is by solving problems.  Volumes have been written on problem-solving techniques.  The Bible isn’t one of those volumes…but we can learn from characters who solved problems effectively…characters like Nehemiah, Esther, and Daniel.

From their examples and many others, we see that lasting solutions come from addressing the “why” questions–character questions–instead of “how” questions.  “Why” questions are solved by a change of character, a change of morality, a change of the heart.

“Out of this world” leaders achieve greatness because they solve great problems.  Let’s learn from a few Old Testament heroes…and how they solved great problems of their day.

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Quiet Leadership: An Oxymoron?

Quiet Book 

My last post focused on decision-making skills, which are critical to a leader’s success.  How do you make decisions?  Generally speaking, extroverts like to talk things out…and “think out loud”…while introverts may quietly analyze the data or what’s being said.

When I was in NASA’s Leadership Development Program nearly seven years ago now, I was encouraged to “be loud” and make sure my “voice was heard.”  At the same time, I read Tony Dungy’s book Quiet Strength, which suggested that maybe my more comfortable leadership style and approach could also be effective.

About a year ago, I read Susan Cain’s Quiet:  The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking – the acclaimed New York Times bestseller.  In fact, our office even held a monthly discussion about the book over 4 months.  There are many insights to glean from Cain’s research and conclusions that will help you as a leader shooting for the stars!

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