The term “Leader” carries a great deal of responsibility. Once a person obtains the title of Leader, they also get the bonus baggage of “The bucks stops with you!” No matter how you slice, sugarcoat, twist, manipulate or excuse organizational outcomes; the bottom line is that “It’s All Your Fault!”
Leaders are generally comfortable carrying the “It’s All Your Fault” tag when their team, area or organization is experiencing success. When things take a turn for the worse, wins are hard to come by and “Big Mo” has left the building; the excuses will begin to roll like Alabama. Stop with the excuses, stop blaming your team and look in the mirror, because “It’s All Your Fault!”
Sometimes it may not seem fair for the leader to take all of the blame, as they don’t have control over each and every variable. Leadership is not about fairness, and the responsibility nature is just part of the game. I once had someone ask me if a particular area under my tootelege was successful because of the particular leader leading it or in spite of that particular leader. My answer was absolutely because of that particular leader. If things were failing it wouldn’t be in spite of that particular leader, it’s a two-way street.
DeaLeaders, if your organization is failing, people are leaving, people are not being developed, people are unhappy, leaders are not rising to the top, momentum is long gone and you can’t seem to spell suczcess… “It’s All Your Fault!” If things are great and success is happening, enjoy the season because “It’s All Your Fault!”
There is no need to complain about the outcomes, just embrace the reality. Next time your boss starts complaining and making excuses, simply look them in the eyes and say “It’s All Your Fault!” Remember, just because it’s their fault doesn’t you mean they won’t pull a Donald Trump on you and look you in the eyes and say, “You’re Fired!”
The person who complains about the way the ball bounces, is likely the one who dropped it. ~Lou Holtz
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