A leader’s role goes beyond ensuring that your team meets the goals or your department meets the quotas. It goes beyond the numbers, the figures and sales. It’s also empowering your team and giving them room to grow and an environment that breeds accountability. In today’s episode, we talk about ownership and how this is important for a business to not only thrive but to be successful. It’s also very important for leaders to understand the importance of teaching the team this skill. Key takeaways:A change of pace and environment [1:15]Pool lifeguard story [2:02]High level of ownership of role made the pool/business work as well as it did [3:43]How to breed that level of ownership? [5:25]It’s a challenge for leaders to let go because it’s scary for them [6:38]Implement incentives [9:45]Be clear of the desired outcome or vision [10:16]Clarity on the role and the expectations [10:28]Confidence that you can move positively in the direction [12:44]Willingness to do the task [13:18]Empower your people [13:50]Leaders need to learn how to step away and let go [15:50]Text LEADER to 617-393-5383 to receive The Top 10 Things That The Best Leaders Are Doing Right NowFor questions, suggestions or speaker inquiries, contact me at john@lauritogroup.com.