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John Maxwell
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Mark Cole
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Traci Morrow
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John Maxwell: 问题是预测器、提醒者、机会、祝福、教训，它们无处不在，传递着信息，并且是可解决的。积极面对问题，将其视为通往成功的垫脚石，而非逃避的对象。要从问题的不同角度寻找解决方案，并从中吸取教训，不断提升自我。 Mark Cole: 领导者不可避免地会遇到问题，关键在于如何应对。将问题视为预测器，预见潜在需求，及时采取行动，避免问题升级。要积极主动地解决问题，不要被问题所瘫痪，更不能逃避问题。 Traci Morrow: 问题是成长的催化剂，帮助我们走出舒适区，提升自我。要学会在问题中寻找机会和祝福，并从中吸取教训，不断成熟。在面对问题时，要保持谦逊和勇气，诚实地反思自身行为，并从中吸取经验教训，改进未来的行动。 John Maxwell: 问题是预测器（predictors），提醒我们生活不易，需要努力才能成功；问题是提醒者（reminders），提醒我们领导和生活并非易事；问题是机会（opportunities），几乎所有重大机遇都以问题的形式出现；问题是祝福（blessings），它们能让我们走出舒适区，看到新的可能性；问题是教训（lessons），每一次问题都蕴含着宝贵的经验；问题无处不在（everywhere），无论身处何地，问题都存在；问题是信息（messages），如同汽车仪表盘上的警示灯，提醒我们注意潜在风险；问题是可解决的（solvable），总有答案，甚至不止一个答案。 Mark Cole: 领导者应积极面对问题，将其视为预测器，预见潜在需求，并及时采取行动，避免问题升级。不要被问题所瘫痪，要积极寻找解决方案，并从中学习和成长。 Traci Morrow: 领导者应在问题中寻找机会和祝福，并从中吸取教训。要保持谦逊和勇气，诚实地反思自身行为，并从中吸取经验教训，改进未来的行动。避免过度的修正或不承担责任。

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Key Insights

Why are problems essential to your success?

Problems are essential to your success because they move you out of your comfort zone, remind you that life is difficult, and often come disguised as opportunities. They are predictors that indicate needs, reminders of life's challenges, and opportunities for growth and improvement.

Why do most opportunities come disguised as problems?

Most opportunities come disguised as problems because they require you to step out of your comfort zone and address challenges. These challenges often lead to significant growth and new opportunities that you might not have recognized otherwise.

Why do problems not let you stay the same?

Problems don't let you stay the same because they force you to make decisions and take action. They push you to adapt, learn, and grow, which is essential for personal and professional development.

Why should leaders embrace problems as opportunities?

Leaders should embrace problems as opportunities because problems can reveal areas for improvement, foster creativity, and build resilience. By viewing problems as opportunities, leaders can transform challenges into strengths and drive their teams to new heights.

Why is it important to see problems as predictors?

It is important to see problems as predictors because they can indicate underlying issues that need attention. Recognizing problems early allows you to address them before they escalate, leading to more effective problem-solving and better outcomes.

Why should leaders not ignore or deny problems?

Leaders should not ignore or deny problems because doing so can lead to bigger issues and loss of credibility. Acknowledging and addressing problems head-on is essential for maintaining trust and ensuring that the team can move forward effectively.

Why is it crucial to find blessings and opportunities in problems?

Finding blessings and opportunities in problems is crucial because it shifts your mindset from victimhood to empowerment. It allows you to see the positive aspects and potential for growth, which can lead to better decision-making and a more resilient approach to challenges.

Why should leaders take the time to extract lessons from problems?

Leaders should take the time to extract lessons from problems because it helps them understand what went wrong, what can be improved, and how to prevent similar issues in the future. Learning from problems is essential for personal and organizational growth.

Why is it important to have the right mindset when facing problems?

Having the right mindset when facing problems is important because it affects how you approach and solve them. A positive, solution-oriented mindset helps you see problems as opportunities for growth and improvement, rather than insurmountable obstacles.

Shownotes Transcript

Being able to recognize problems and see them as opportunities for success is transformational for leadership! In today’s episode, John Maxwell teaches on how to define problems and use them to grow as individuals and as leaders.  After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow share some of their takeaways and help you apply it to your life and leadership.  Key takeaways:  Problems are essential to your success. 

 Most opportunities come disguised as a problem. 


 Problems don’t let you stay the same. 


Our BONUS resource for this episode is the Redefine the Problem Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John’s teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting  MaxwellPodcast.com/Problem) and clicking “Download the Bonus Resource." 
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