2-2-1: On leading, owning results in a blame culture, and taking responsibilities without feeling guilty.

Here are 2 ideas from me, 2 quotes from others, and 1 thing you can try today.

2 Ideas from Me

I

“Self-leadership is the foundation of all leadership. Before you try to influence others, check if you can influence yourself. Can you keep promises to yourself? Can you manage your emotions, stay consistent with your goals, and live by your values? Leadership starts behind closed doors."

II

“Be honest about your mistakes

No one is perfect. When you admit your mistakes, others learn to trust you. It also helps them feel safe to admit their own mistakes. Admit your mistake and extrapolate lessons learned from the mistakes."

2 Quotes from Others

I

Research professor and author Brene Brown on vulnerability, shame, and courage.

“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.”

Source: The Gifts of Imperfection (2010)

II

A Canadian-American psychotherapist and self-esteem expert Nathaniel Branden on personal responsibility and emotional health.

“No one is coming to save you. No one is coming to make life right for you. No one is coming to solve your problems. If you’re going to be successful, you’re going to have to take 100% responsibility for your life — and do it without self-blame.”

Source: Taking Responsibility: Self-Reliance and the Accountable Life (1996)

1 Thing You Can Try Today

Write down 3 areas where you expect others to be better, then ask yourself: “Am I doing this myself?”