Christian Quote by Andy Stanley
“In leadership there are always problems to be solved and tensions to be managed. When you try to solve a tension, you create a problem.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Challenge of Leadership”, 2015
Solving tension creates new problems; leadership requires balancing resolution and creation.
In simple terms: Fixing issues can cause new ones.
Key Takeaway
Manage tension without over‑solving.
Themes
leadership
conflict
problem solving
management
Mood
analytical
pragmatic
Type
business
philosophical
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- project planning
- crisis response
- organizational change
Key Concepts
systems thinking
complexity
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you solved a problem that caused another?
- How can you balance resolution with flexibility?
A Different Perspective
Over‑solving may stifle innovation.
