The Ownership Mindset: Your Team’s Secret Sauce for High Performance

April 25, 2023

Ever wondered what separates top-performing teams from the rest in today’s most influential organizations? The answer is simpler than you think: An Ownership Mindset.

Why the Ownership Mindset Makes All the Difference

From my own experience in industry-leading organizations, I’ve noticed that when team members feel like owners, things just click. Here’s what I observed:

  • Proactivity in Problem-Solving: Solutions come even before issues escalate.
  • Sky-High Collaboration: Teamwork isn’t just a word, it’s the team’s default mode.
  • Clear Roles and Responsibilities: No one’s confused about what they should be doing.
  • Jump-in Support: When someone’s stuck, others are there to pull them out.

The best part? For managers and leaders, this makes your life so much easier. Now you can focus on scaling the team’s impact rather than firefighting.

Rethinking Accountability: The First Step

Accountability gets a bad rap. Many see it as synonymous with blame or punishment. Time to reframe! At its heart, accountability is all about — you guessed it — ownership.

3 Easy Steps to Cultivate an Ownership Mindset

Ready for actionable tips? Tune into today’s episode of Managing Made Simple for an in-depth look.

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Here’s your roadmap:

  • Invite Input: Ask team members for their thoughts and perspectives.
  • Free the Reins: Give your team the freedom to explore and experiment.
  • Celebrate Ownership: Reward proactive and collaborative behaviors.

Implement these strategies and watch a performance flywheel kick into gear. As an added bonus, you’ll find your managerial plate a bit lighter.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

Once you’ve tuned into the episode, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Share your success stories on instilling an ownership mindset.

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Meet Lia Garvin

Lia Garvin is the bestselling author of UnstuckTEDx speaker, host of the top podcast Managing Made Simple and team operations consultant with experience leading team operations across Google, Microsoft, Apple, and Bank of America. As the Founder of the The Workplace Reframe business consulting firm, Lia uses the lens of “disruption without destruction” to equip innovative organizations of any size and industry with the tools to cultivate inclusive, motivated, high performing teams resulting in higher retention, more efficiency, and better business results. She is a sought after expert in the media, featured across Inc, FastCompany, ABC News, CNN Business, US News & World Report, HBR, Yahoo, and TV News.

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