No exceptions. No abdication. Own everything or get out.
Doctrine: Leadership is ownership, not lip service. Hold yourself to the highest standard before demanding anything from others. Lead with structure, integrity, and courage. If you’re not modeling it, you’re not managing it — you’re making excuses.
Discipline: Require leaders to take ownership of mistakes publicly and outline corrective actions. Implement a “Relentless Responsibility Protocol” that focuses on solutions and systemic improvements.
Auditable Standards
Observable
-Does the leader consistently acknowledge their team’s failures as their own?
–Do they follow through on commitments, even when difficult?
–Are there clear instances of the leader stepping up to resolve issues outside their direct purview?
Trainable
Coach leaders on effective delegation with accountability, feedback mechanisms, and crisis management.
Enforcable
Failure to take responsibility for team or project outcomes, or consistent blaming of others, can result in dismissal.