Are you solution oriented or problem oriented? Bosses want employees to come to them with solutions to problems. Not just the problem.
To be highly productive it is important to focusing on how things can be accomplished. If you are constantly making excuses or finding all the reasons why something can’t happen, you not only will be hard to work with, you won’t be considered for a leadership role. Leaders are expected to bring results.
The next time you find yourself making an excuse for why something isn’t done, stop yourself. Look instead for a new strategy to get it done. Ask for help, delegate, work around resource shortfalls, do whatever it takes to make sure you deliver.
Sometimes roadblocks come your way that seem insurmountable. The best option when faced with a problem you can not solve is to seek out advice from a mentor. Sometimes an objective opinion is all that is needed to find a solution to a problem. Don’t be afraid to seek out someone with more experience. Their experience is incredibly valuable. They know what doesn’t work and have probably already thought of what would have worked if they could do it over.
Present problems with solutions. You will gain the respect of your supervisor and colleagues if you offer a solution as you identify a new issue to resolve. Even if it is not the solution they will choose to implement, it still demonstrates that you see problems as challenges that require some creative thinking.
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