\u201cEverybody has a plan \u2018till they get punched in the mouth\u201d Mike Tyson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The only certainty is uncertainty, might as well be ready for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
My job is to solve problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am brought in when everything has fallen apart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have the privilege of leading an organization that, should it fail, could compromise our livelihoods as Americans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
No pressure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Besides, I don\u2019t know Mandarin or Russian.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyday I watch seemingly intelligent, reasonably minded human beings lose their minds over simple issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019re not encumbered by the weight of the problem, they are wrapped up in the who, what, when and why of the problem rather than how to solve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In every organization, (I recognize my generalization here) massive amounts of productivity is wasted because the flow of energy of the team is in the opposite direction of the solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We prefer to blame, deflect, and deny all the while, the problem remains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For my teams, I give the 95\/5 mandate for all problems and issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You are only allowed to spend 5 percent of your energy on the problem; the remaining 95 percent will be spent on the solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our energy is a finite resource. We must be intentional and wise about where we choose to spend it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Blaming, deflecting and denial are addictive viruses that will sneak in, infect your team and kill your goals. These responses are the normal pattern humans follow when things go wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Our job as the leader is to step in, break that pattern, reset the team and redirect the energy towards the solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Solution minded teams always win.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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