The Problem Isn’t What You Think
Most of the time when I’m doing private consulting, the problem that my clients think they have is NOT actually the real problem.
If you think about it, it makes sense that most people don’t understand their real problem. Because if they did, they would just fix it. The fact that the problem still exists is a likely indicator that the real issue has not been addressed.
We know from Theory of Constraints that most people work on the symptoms of their real problem. And while we understand this intellectually, that doesn’t mean we are immune to working on symptoms.
I’ve given my Maximizing Profitability workshop to well over 100 Vistage (business owner groups) groups and I’ve spoken to some groups more than once. I have noticed that some people report the same problems over and over again? A year later they are still dealing with the same issues?
Is it possible that YOU are working on your symptoms and are unaware of the real issue?
Let’s check …
As you’re preparing for the new year, what do you want? What are your goals? (Write them down.)
Are these things that have been on your list for a while? Maybe you’ve made some progress toward them but have not truly achieved them. (Mark the ones that have appeared before.)
If you don’t fully reach your goals or objectives, then it is not only possible, but probable that you’ve been dealing with symptoms and/or don’t have the right approach to improving things.
