My friend is loyal to a fault. She lives and breathes the organisations vision and purpose and would hate to think any failure was a result of something she did, or in this case, didn't do.

I know so many leaders who feel the same, either about the organisation or about their people. They take all the responsibility but don't have the conversation about what happened and how. They don't have a conversation to reset expectations around what will happen the next time they're thrown a hot potato. And so the behaviour continues...until something breaks...usually the leader.

If you resonate with this, it's time to do something about it.

>>> Change the conversation.

>>> Start to hold others accountable for the part they've played.

>>> Be clear about your role and what you will and won't do next time.

>>> Clarify expectations of your role and the core objectives it's responsible for delivering.

While the conversation might feel a little awkward in the moment, it will save your sanity, and possibly your career, in the long run.

If you want to have a chat about how I can help, find a time here. 

Alternatively, invest in a copy of the Feedback book and learn how to have the conversations yourself.

Shelley 😁