Leadership Means Owning Every Team Mistake

A note to young leaders.

Remember: every time you point the finger at a team member, there are three fingers pointing back at you.

Leaders adopt the attitude that every (preventable) problem is ultimately their fault.

If someone in the team stuffs up: either they are a poor hire; or they are the right hire but in the wrong role; or they are in the right role but inadequately trained or supported.
Whichever way you look at it, it’s always your fault. Welcome to leadership.