Quality Professionals, both Control and Assurance, often require a bit of magic to do what they do with little to go on. #qa #qc #business #business #magic #problemsolver #analyst

My quest to show the little one what it's like to be a #Maker, #Inventor and general #ProblemSolver continues. If they want to make something I never say no.

Today they wanted to make a germ, so we whipped together a Covid19 virus inspired little fella out of whatever we had at home. Turned out quite alright...

Never a dull moment.

Daily Inspiration: "Be the person who sees the solutions, not the one who only identifies the problems!" - Futurist Jim Carroll

You never read a LinkedIn profile that starts out boasting someone is just a problem-identifier - but you do see people boasting that they are a problem-solver! You never see a resume that lists a key skill as problem identification without solution generation. You'll never find someone proud of the fact that they spend their time whining about all the problems they've found, rather than speaking about the solutions they've identified.

Solve problems, don't stop at just finding them!

How can you do this if it doesn't come naturally to you? It involves your mindset, habits, and skills.

Start by sharing your perspective - it's all about opportunities, not barriers. Be proactive instead of reactive - so that you are always trying to move forward, not back. Changing your tone helps - replace “we can’t” with “how can we?” Stop being the victim - don't say “Why is this happening to me?" but rather "What should we do about it?"

And spend more time thinking about trends, not barriers. All of the individuals I have met who have an innovative mindset seem to have a better understanding of where we are going tomorrow than those who do not. They spend time thinking about and studying the things that will matter tomorrow, rather than obsessing over the things that are getting in the way today.

Confidence matters too - confidence in yourself, your team, and your ability to smash through the barriers that might get in your way. With that comes the necessity for perseverance - don't give up so easily!

What's the difference? I asked ChatGPT to write two different LinkedIn profiles. Check the post out - spot the difference!

#ProblemSolver #SolutionFocused #Opportunities #Innovation #Mindset #Leadership #Proactive #StrategicThinking #Confidence #Perseverance

Original post: https://jimcarroll.com/2024/10/daily-inspiration-innovation-leadership-be-the-person-who-sees-the-solutions-not-the-one-who-only-identifies-the-problems/

>Boeing Promotes Mysterious Employee Known Only As ‘The Panther’ https://www.theonion.com/boeing-promotes-mysterious-employee-known-only-as-the-1851333169

I'm not selling a #product, I'm selling a #solution.
So don't try to haggle with me on #price.
I'm not a street vendor, I'm a problem solver.

Are you a #streetvendor or a #problemsolver?

Don't Balk at Problems, Treat Them Like Opportunities to Steal Second Base. #ProblemSolver #NeverBackDown #GoForItAll #EmbraceOpportunities #SeizeTheMoment #SportsSuccess

Do you frequently not find exactly what you’re searching for and then want to make it for yourself?

Another horrific day today after realising yesterday the problem was far bigger than it should be. #problemsolver

@ummjackson
Move to a hilly neighborhood, then walk. #ProblemSolver

The cybersecurity community lost a giant this week with the passing of Kelly Lum, aka "Aloria". She was a tech pioneer, a woman at a time when the community included few women, and an #advocate for destigmatizing mental health. She also passionarely loved jokes and silly memes. Our sincere condolences to family, friends, and all affected by the loss of this bright light. https://techcrunch.com/2023/03/22/kelly-aloria-lum-passes-away-at-41-obituary/ #security #problemsolver #womensmonth #mentalhealth #bipolar #tumblr #infosecreactions #shineon

Become a Better #ProblemSolver by Telling Better #Stories https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/Become-a-Better-Problem-Solver-by-Telling-Better-Stories/

“The plowing went surprisingly well,” said Marciniak, who runs both an appliance-repair and a bicycle-modification business. “The front wheel is powered by a lithium-ion battery carried in the cargo box and I helped by powering the rear wheel.”
https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/when-the-going-got-tough-this-cyclist-created-a-bicycle-with-a-snow-plow-6290914
#VancouverIsland #bicycle #snowplow #adaptation #DIY #ProblemSolver #Electric

Time for #introduction
Family is top..mum of 2 sporty humans (16 & 11), one canine #goldendoodle and one feline. Partner of an awesome man .
#teacher of #maths in #futhereducation.
(All ideas on post 16 teaching gratefully received).
Hobbies include #mumtaxi, #sorterouter, #problemsolver, #advisor #dogwalking #mtb #reading #books #outdoors
Currently navigating the world as best I can.