03/21/2025
Responsibility is one of our family’s core values.
We want to raise kids who don’t run from difficulty but run toward it. That starts with us, as parents, learning to model ownership ourselves.
At home, we talk a lot about how to respond to mistakes with honesty and courage. But we’re not just trying to teach a good reaction. We’re trying to build a drive toward responsibility - something that kicks in before anyone even asks.
Let’s be real - when things go sideways, the instinct is to step back, deflect, or avoid. Especially when it wasn’t technically our fault.
But what if mistakes, whether ours or someone else’s, are actually opportunities?
To grow. To learn. To lead. 🚀
I’ve seen it over and over: when someone takes full ownership, quickly and humbly, frustration often shifts into respect - even trust.
And here’s the twist:
What if it wasn’t your fault?
Even better. Own the solution. Step in. Fix it. And watch your credibility grow.
I didn’t do that today. I’ll share more about it next week and how it ties into a leadership concept Chris Voss teaches called the accusation audit.
As business leaders, we can’t just talk about ownership. We have to live it. 💼
If we want a culture of responsibility, it starts with us.
Tomorrow our family practices Sabbath - no phones, reflection, prayer, rest, etc. We usually review one of our core values, so it's the perfect time for me to reflect on how I can grow in this area next week.
Hope you get some real rest this weekend, and are prepared to be a better version of yourself come Monday 🛠️
