{"id":6760,"date":"2020-02-03T21:08:01","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T03:08:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.scottcochrane.com\/?p=6760"},"modified":"2020-02-03T21:08:01","modified_gmt":"2020-02-04T03:08:01","slug":"what-is-the-single-phrase-that-defines-great-leadership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottcochrane.com\/index.php\/2020\/02\/03\/what-is-the-single-phrase-that-defines-great-leadership\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Single Phrase That Defines Great Leadership?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I am responsible.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

That single phrase reflects the fundamental distinction of a truly authentic, and effective leader.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It is a phrase that underscores the core attribute that defines what it means to be a leader. It reminds everyone that, regardless of the circumstances, leaders cannot duck, they cannot evade, they cannot side-step. They are responsible.<\/p>\n

When things go wrong, the leader must say it.<\/p>\n

I am responsible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the goal is not achieved, the leader must say it.<\/p>\n

I am responsible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When there are insufficient resources, the leader must say it.<\/p>\n

I am responsible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When the culture of the team is deteriorating, the leader must say it.<\/p>\n

I am responsible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In these, and countless other shortfalls, there is no where for the leader to hide.<\/p>\n

They can\u2019t point to the team. The leader must say it.<\/p>\n

I am responsible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

They can\u2019t point to changing market conditions. The leader must say it.<\/p>\n

I am responsible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

They can\u2019t point to a new competitor. The leader must say it.<\/p>\n

I am responsible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

They can\u2019t point to the economy. The leader must say it.<\/p>\n

I am responsible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is not to say that such factors haven\u2019t played a role, even a major role, in the shortcoming. But in acknowledging such dynamics, it doesn\u2019t lessen or change the leader\u2019s fundamental and unique position. The leader must say it.<\/p>\n

I am responsible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

But in having embraced this responsibility, effective leaders are then on the launching pad to fix it.<\/p>\n

The leader will rely on their team, they will lean heavily on the counsel of wise mentors and they will surround themselves with the resources needed to find a solution. But they will not outsource the solution to any other person or group. Because once again, the leader must say it.<\/p>\n

I am responsible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

When a setback hits a team or organization, the difference between a turnaround and a straight descent into irrelevance begins and ends with the leader. And it focuses on one statement.<\/p>\n

I am responsible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As a leader, the weight of this shouldn\u2019t be intimidating nor ponderous. It should thrill you and fill you with energy.<\/p>\n

So when you face a set-back\u2026and you will face set-backs\u2026Don\u2019t look around at anyone else. Don\u2019t look around at any external circumstances.<\/p>\n

Hold your head high, throw your shoulders back, and say it with full gusto.<\/p>\n

I am responsible.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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