[32]Remain Focused on the Solutions, Not the Barriers
AS THE LEADER, you cannot let members of your team get by with simply complaining about an issue that frustrates them. We have all been part of these gripe sessions. As the leader, you need people who will be solutions focused and willing to step up and solve the problems at hand. This is leadership in action. It is easy to take shots from the peanut gallery, but leaders identify solutions that work.
As soon as you and/or your team slip into this state, step back and reframe the situation. Challenge yourself and those around you to brainstorm ways around the problem. Those who work for you will have a difficult time leading others (within your department or within the organization) until they ...
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