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What would it look like to take responsibility?

First thing that comes to my mind is a burden. And yet, as I've grown over the years I can honestly say that my role as the one who is leading, my "responsibility" fact has grownwhile the weight of leadership has not.

One of the key reasons is that I look at burdens a little differently. It's not to say I NEVER feel overloaded or overwhelmed, that would be a lie to paint that type of picture.

When it come to a burden in my life, I have decided (that is the correct word) to view it from the perspective of a ship captain.

A ship's captain who has a load of cargo that needs to be delivered knows this simple (simple may be an understatement) principle, you need to look at the plimsoll line.

The plimsoll line allows a ship to ride at the correct depth to maneuver across the deep ocean safely.

Too little cargo, the ship sets too high and is susceptible to peril from the waves and wind. Too much cargo and the water will come in over the sides of the boat and the same fate as too little is often seen. The correct weight and all is well. If you will take a minute you can read about the Plimsoll mark.

Watch this video on stress.

What are your thoughts from these highlights from the 2 pages you've read?

~It is a leader's responsibility to ensure that people understand and embrace embrace the vision of the organization.

~If the followers don't get it, we probably haven't delievered the vision in a way that makes it get-able.

~It is up to each one of us to make sure there is alignment between to the activity and the vision of our enterprise.

~Instead of casting stone, we need to look in the mirror and ask ourselves (no stone casting at yourself either):

• How can I make the vision clearer? Simpler?
• How can I make the vision more accessible?
• What can I do to make the vision stick?
• How do I drive this vision down into every level of the organization?

Ok, your turn...

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