As a leader do you delegate or do you encourage others to take ownership?  

Leaders who major in delegation and struggle to empower others to take ownership send signals that communicate, “It’s all about me.”

1. I’m the smartest person in the room.
2. I am in charge of all of the decisions.
3. I will get you to do the specific work I want you to do.
4. And I won’t boldly go where no man has gone before – unless it is my idea.

Leaders who major in ownership send signals that communicate, “It’s about ALL of us!”

1. I am one person, I can’t know everything or be great at everything or have the time for everything, I need you!
2. We were each given different knowledge; experiences and skills so please share yours with us.
3. You are invited to help us create the future you want instead of sitting on the sidelines handcuffed, or waiting for someone else to make it happen.
4. And if you have a great idea – I’ll support you!

When ownership thinking takes over, individuals learn to be more courageous, and are more willing to leave their comfort zones.  More conversations take place, understanding increases, divisions become smaller and community grows.

Ownership is makes it possible for blah to become wow!  …And causes so much more to be accomplished. (Both in terms of quality and quantity.)

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Have you ever-experienced real ownership and synergy in an organization?

• What kinds of results did your team achieve?
• How did it change you?

Want more on this topic?  Check out the posts below!

1. Chaos or Vision:  Which will you choose?
2. Paid to think or to check your brains at the door?
3. Learn how to unleash more ownership in yourself and your organization with this free download.

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