See the opportunities in all circumstances, especially with mistakes and problems. Exceptional leaders see and react to mistakes and problems as opportunities revealed. This perspective motivates learning to solve them with a view of the new things to be created.

There is no need for fault finding when you are fully engaged with creating a new thing. This positive energy creates enthusiasm, creativity, and great successes.

Just solving problems tends to happen with a narrow ‘fix it’ focus. Clarifying what the ‘fix’ will create (opportunity) is expansive and about the future.

Exceptional leadership is identifying, clarifying, and prioritizing opportunities. Doing this with a positive view of the present and the future builds energy and shared successes.