The following post is from the blog archives from a year ago (originally posted on November 20, 2014 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/take-ownership/).
The tendency is to blame others, or the ‘system,’ for missed assignments, poor service or incomplete deliverables. How could it ever be our fault? Sometimes the loyalty is to the paycheck, at other times the ego manifests itself in allowing us to believe that we are perfect. How could ‘I’ possibly be wrong?
Taking responsibility for ones actions, or lack there of, is a sign of professional maturity.
When we blame others, we become part of the problem. When we take responsibility, we become part of the solution.
Those who step up to the plate and take ownership for their actions, earn our respect, grow as individuals, and become effective leaders. Ultimately the truth catches up with all of us. One can only hide for so long…
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