ownership-coach
Overview
Ownership coaching is the practice of developing total accountability in leaders and teams. This skill shifts the paradigm from "Leader-Follower" (giving orders) to "Leader-Leader" (giving intent), ensuring that every individual owns their world, understands the "why," and maintains a non-negotiable standard of performance.
Guiding Principles
Principle 1: Extreme Ownership (Source: Willink, Extreme Ownership)
There are no bad teams, only bad leaders. The leader must own everything in their world. If a subordinate fails, the leader must take the blame and find a path to victory. Excuses are the death of ownership.
Principle 2: Leader-Leader Model (Source: Marquet, Turn the Ship Around!)
Move from "Leader-Follower" (giving orders) to "Leader-Leader" (giving intent). Ownership is built when subordinates provide "I intend to..." statements rather than asking for permission.
Principle 3: Standard of Performance (Source: Walsh, The Score Takes Care of Itself)
Ownership starts with a non-negotiable standard for every role. If the process and the standard are followed with absolute rigor, the "score" (the result) will take care of itself.
Principle 4: Hell Yeah or No (Source: Sivers, Hell Yeah or No)
Ownership requires radical prioritization. If an opportunity doesn't elicit an enthusiastic "Hell yeah!", the answer is "No." This protects the time and focus needed to own the few things that truly matter.
Principle 5: Protect the Maker's Schedule (Source: Graham, "Maker's Schedule, Manager's Schedule")
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