Great excerpt from John Maxwell's Put Your Dreams to the Test.
As you work to remain flexible, remember that while the dream may stay the same, everything else is subject to change: timelines, resources, assumptions, plans, and team members. Comedian Bill Cosby's quip, "Nothing fits a pigeonhole but a pigeon," is humorous but true. Remain flexible and be ready to change. And be ready to employ two skill sets:
Critical Thinking that asks, What needs to be changed?
Creative Thinking that asks, How can we change it?
If you can remain flexible and use such thinking, you have a good chance of facing challenges and overcoming obstacles.
Leaders often get stuck on one side of the balance. They may use too much Critical Thinking and not look into innovative actions. Or they may use too much Creative Thinking but not tackle the correct problem. It is best to approach challenges using both modes.
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