<p> A Process to Turn a Frustration into a Goal</p><p>It’s not uncommon for people to feel frustrated about the way projects are managed. Often a problem defies solution simply because it’s not well defined in our own mind. Please write out your response to the items below and then have a conversation with me. I would like to be the first to hear about the frustration you are experiencing on the project and your ideas (solutions) for dealing with the problem. </p><p>STEP 1. My frustration or concern about what’s happening is…</p><p>STEP 2. Next, respond to this sentence, My real concern is…. and what is at stake is….</p><p>STEP 3. Now turn your concern into a wish by completing this sentence: What I am really desiring is…</p><p>STEP 4. Therefore, my goal is to or my goal is how to…</p><p>STEP 5. The steps I will take to attain my goal are… </p><p>Leadership begins with self-leadership. If it is to be, then it is up to me.</p>