Publisher's Synopsis
Stop hitting roadblocks in your decision-making and discover how to find efficient solutions for a stress-free life (at work and at home)
Do you dread the moment you realize you've made a bad decision?
That sick feeling in the pit of your stomach when you have to defend a choice in front of a group of people.
Being wrong doesn't feel good.
Especially because deep down you know that you're an excellent problem solver.
If you weren't, how would you be where you are today?
But when you're the go-to person for your team with an inbox count in the 5 digits and dozens of unread Slack notifications that pop up every 20 minutes...
The overwhelm sets in. It's hard not to think, "What do I do now?"
That's when you grab this book. Your go-to resource for elite problem-solving strategies.
It will help simplify your life by giving you a process to find solutions that have the greatest impact in the shortest amount of time.
Less time spent mulling over problems and more time spent on solving problems the right way, means the freedom to work on projects you really care about and to finally plan weekend trips with family and friends.
So, what does this mean?
That each manager was productive and happy when solving problems that fit his or her style.
This shows that the stress and overwhelm you feel are completely normal.
You're stuck in a rut because you need to use a different style.
And this book can be your go-to resource for thinking outside the box when you feel like you've run out of ideas.
How?
Here are just a few of the tips, techniques, and skills you'll discover inside:
- The #1 mindset shift that will help you easily breakdown any new problem
- The real reason you dread solving problems in teams
- How being a devil's advocate can actually be your greatest strength
- How you can solve problems like Einstein
- Genghis Khan's secret to trust-worthy teams that make effective decisions
- 5 problem-solving myths that have been blocking you from thinking outside the box
- A clear 7-step method for an efficient cost-benefit analysis
- Why being logical is holding you back from finding the best solution
...and much, much more!
Good problem-solving skills are not something you're born with...
They're something you can master.
If your struggle is not coming up with solutions, but coming up with the BEST solution, look no further.
This isn't just a book about problem solving that you'll finish and never do anything about.
Each chapter finishes with action steps to help you solve critical problems at home and at the office.
