HOWE Q. WALLACE BLOG

Elevating Solutions: Tackling Problems at a Higher Level

Albert Einstein said, β€œA problem will never be solved at the same level it was created.”

We don’t live in a problem-free world; something is always happening. Einstein’s statement resonates with me.

When we confront issues that aren’t right, we should take the time to clearly define the problem, understand its root causes, and view it from all angles.

If you believe what Einstein says, the next step is to consider what we don’t know, what we’re missing, and who we need to involve to improve the situation.

In most cases, rearranging the chairs on the deck won’t make it better. We must be humble enough to ask ourselves what else is needed to truly solve the issue.

Solving the next problem is how we make our company stronger.

-Howe Q. Wallace Jr