Tag: ownership

  • Development: Leadership Idea #46

    As we’re reminded in Maxwell’s Law of the Lid, as a leader we cannot help our teams, our friends, or those around us, grow and develop if we’re not looking after our own development. Of course it would be much easier if our leaders or managers were mandating or at least enabling our development, but…

  • Ownership: Leadership Idea #41

    Do you treat things differently when you own them versus when you rent or borrow? It’s a human tendency to do so, to look after our own a bit better. Why do you suppose that is? I believe that when we own something, we feel a sense of responsibility to ensure it works well, lasts…

  • Accountability: Growth Idea #640

    We talk about accountability, we say it’s important, but what exactly does it look like in everyday life? Let me start by stating what I believe it is NOT. It’s not blaming others, it’s not making excuses, it’s not avoiding responsibility. So what is it? I believe accountability is when I step up to claim…