808. You Can't Demand Ownership Without Giving It
Leaders often say, “I wish my people would take more ownership.”
They want employees to take initiative, solve problems, make decisions, and accept accountability. But there's another question leaders need to ask:
Have we actually given people something they can own?
In Episode 808 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores the relationship between responsibility, authority, clarity, and genuine employee ownership.
Assigning responsibility while retaining control over every meaningful decision doesn't create ownership—it creates dependency. And when employees are repeatedly required to seek…
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