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Apr 2021
46m 26s

How to Solve Problems (Part 1)

JOHN MAXWELL
About this episode

Being an effective problem solver can equip you to removing the barriers that stand in your way of changing your world. This week on The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast, we're beginning a new series on problem-solving effectively. In part one, John shares nine observations about the nature of problems and problem-solving. In part two, he teaches us the seven R's of effective problem-solving.

During the application portion of part one, Mark Cole and Jason Brooks discuss their own thoughts on problem-solving, the importance of identifying options, and the roles that hope, optimism, and pessimism can play in solving problems.

Our BONUS resource for this series is the How to Solve Problems Worksheet, which includes fill-in-the-blank notes from John's teaching. You can download the worksheet by visiting MaxwellPodcast.com/Solve and clicking "Download the Bonus Resource."

References:

Change Your World by John C. Maxwell

ChangeYourWorld.com

Thinking for a Change by John C. Maxwell

The John Maxwell Online Store

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