Then Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this, in whom is a divine spirit?”
Genesis 41:38
What’s your secret weapon in serving others? God taught Joseph how to advance using this specialized approach that increased his ability to persuade wherever he went. From the pit to the palace, Joseph spent 13 years in Egypt as a slave. Starting at the age of 17, Joseph consistently proved himself. He worked his way up while increasing influence and garnering favor with both God and man along the way. What secret skill did Joseph possess that kept getting him noticed for his performance? He was focused on solving problems for those around him. Joseph solved problems for Potiphar, the prison warden, and even Pharaoh, which led him to become the governor of Egypt. Whether you are working for a boss, a customer, or trying to increase your relationship equity in the marketplace, finding a problem and solving it for another will unlock currents of favor in your direction.
As people pray to God to solve their problem, God sends you! Leaders are problem solvers. God will often place a problem on your path like an “alley-oop” in basketball to help you score. When God passes you a problem to solve for another, He is opening a door for you. For Joseph, God gave him the gift of dreams and wisdom to solve problems in the marketplace. What God-given talent are you using?
TEN PROBLEM-SOLVING QUESTIONS THAT CREATE SUCCESS
In PERSUADE: The 7 Empowering LAWS of the SalesMaker, people grow in their powers of persuasion by asking themselves and others “Problem-Solving Questions.” Here are a few questions that can help you uncover golden opportunities hidden within a problem. Consider adapting these problem-solving questions so they fit you.
- What other options do you have?
- What problem are you trying to solve?
- What does the perfect purchase look like?
- What is the biggest challenge you are facing?
- What made you want to meet with me today?
- If I could solve any problem for you, what would it be?
- Of all your priorities and pain points, what is at the top of the list?
- What will be the outcome if you are not able to get what you need?
- If you could change anything about your situation, what would it be?
- Did something recently happen that caused you to consider buying now?
REFLECT TO CONNECT
- What problem is God passing you the ball on?
- What solutions do you see that no one else sees?
- What strategy is God sharing with you that will equip you to solve someone’s problem today?
Problem-solving is the golden ticket that creates currents of favor, influence, and relationship equity for your life.
