Tag: ownership

  • 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…

  • Accountable: Leadership Idea #18

    Are you really a leader? Do you own the outcome you’re responsible for? Being accountable for the responsibilities you’ve been give is hard work, and it would be much easier many times to just blame others when things go wrong. And for sure, sometimes circumstances beyond our control have an impact, yet we need to…