Focus on opportunities. Think about how to minimize constraints on a promising opportunity. Keep rethinking and redefining until you find something that makes your plans work. Develop a regular routine for meditation and reflective thinking of some kind. Set aside a monthly time for a group in your unit to brainstorm around some key issue.
Most people claim to understand brainstorming, but few really do it.
Encourage risk-taking on the part of subordinates. Discuss the concept of risk- taking with others. When a subordinate or peer takes an honest risk and fails, reward the person for the courage to try. Celebrations serve a number of important functions. Be on the lookout for the opportunity to celebrate.