From the mouse trap story:
The mousetrap didn't seem like a threat to the Hen, the Goat or the Cow. But in the end it affected all of them and the mouse was spared
Aren't such situation common in real life? In your division, organization and team, there will always be a problem. The question is who owns the problem anyway?
Whenever something happens somewhere, no matter how remote, insignificant or improbable, it has potential to affect us. When a problem arise, its a problem for everyone to solve, don't ignore it, because in a team somebody's problem means everybody's problem. When small error happen it could become bigger and endanger the whole team.
Ownership is a habit that leads to leadership.You can be a true leader only if you are responsible and accountable for the things you ought to deliver. But the borders of responsibility do not stop at the leaders doorstep, in the other hand a leader is the one who take initiative without directive.
The willingness to step outside your comfort zone and take responsibility not only stretches your potential, but also increases your value to whichever organization you are associated with.
This post taken from Leadership Lesson from The Mousetrap book by Manoj Vasudevan
