Secret Number 2: They focus on solutions!
Successful leaders focus on solutions and not on problems. Now, you probably say that this is obvious. But it is not! A lot of people still focus on problems and how to overcome them. Instead of asking themselves where they want to be in the future, they are telling themselves that life is hard and that there are a lot of obstacles in their way. They complain and talk about problems. But as Steve de Shazer said: “Problem talk creates problems, solution talk creates solutions.”
So tell me, what do you want in your life? If you want problems, and this is perfectly ok, keep on talking about things that don’t work and try to see all the obstacles in your way. Those who want something different, might try to start talking about solutions, a better life, the best employees they will have, the greatest results and so on. Start talking about those things that will change your way. Ask yourself what you want to reach. Ask your employees what they are dreaming of. Explore in your mind all the details that will be better after you reach your goals. If you do that, you suddenly realize a shift of perspective, get more energy, and you start seeing ways to reach your dreams.
This isn’t easy at all, because we learned a different approach so far. Therefore, if you need help, here you find some more questions that enhance your progress.
All the best with your solution talk in the future
Dominik Godat
Great article! Actually, we all know that the focus on solutions is the key to success, but sometimes it’s hard to realize that you are problem talking and therefore are part of the problem.
You are right success has direct link with possitive thinking and solution orientation.