I thought I knew what Ownership was, but I was wrong.
For years, I thought ownership meant:
1/ Doing my job really well 2/ Finding opportunities within my space 3/ Stepping in to cover for others when their work wasn’t done—or wasn’t done well
But over time, I realized that wasn’t the full picture.
True ownership is more than just owning your work. It’s about owning the outcome.
Here’s what I’ve learned real ownership looks like:
1/ Taking responsibility for the overall result, not just my slice of it 2/ Thinking long-term and spotting broader opportunities (or challenges) that might not be obvious today 3/ Influencing and holding others accountable because success depends on everyone showing up
When you start thinking like an owner—not just a contributor—you stop seeing success as simply checking tasks off your list.
Instead, you focus on driving real impact.
And here’s the bonus: when you act like an owner, career growth happens naturally.
What’s one mindset shift that’s helped you accelerate your career?
