◼️The vase fell off the table

◼️My teacher doesn’t like me

◼️They gave me the order late

◼️This project was wrecked from the start

◼️The kids make me yell

These statements may be partially true, but they remove ownership. A vase does not fall off a table on its own. Kid’s cannot physically make a parent yell (believe it or not). The project may have been riddled with issues, but there must be some solutions for improvement.

When ownership is brought to the situation, we can begin to solve problems. Ownership brings responsibility and influence into any culture.

✔️I hit the vase with my elbow

✔️My teacher is still upset about last week’s prank

✔️Our team did not attend the planning meeting

✔️I did not communicate our concerns about the project early enough

✔️I have been on edge lately

While more difficult to muster the courage to say, these words earn more respect with the people around you. When a teammate – spouse, children,  partner, etc. – sees the leader take ownership, they too take ownership.

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