Episode Summary
In this episode of Mondays with Mike, host Mike Staver answers the question: How can I coach my team to take more ownership? Drawing on his coaching expertise, Mike explores the foundational elements of fostering true ownership within a team. He emphasizes that the key is to clearly define expected outcomes, then empower team members by giving them both responsibility and the authority needed to achieve those results.
Mike points out that ownership isn’t simply about assigning tasks, it’s about making sure the team feels the “weight” of what they own, just as he does with his own show. When individuals know exactly what they are responsible for and they are trusted with the authority to make decisions, they are far more likely to take full ownership and deliver their best effort.
Key Takeaways
- The most effective way to encourage ownership is to give team members clear responsibility and real authority over their work.
- Clearly communicate desired outcomes so each team member understands what success looks like.
- Ownership requires a sense of weight and accountability—people show up prepared and deliver when they truly own something.
- Avoid micromanagement; withholding responsibility or authority will undermine ownership and buy-in.
- Use coaching to instill confidence and clarity about each person’s role and influence.
Notable Quotes
- “The best way to get a team to take ownership is to give them the authority and give them the responsibility.”
- “Ownership involves responsibility and authority. You are responsible for this and you have the authority to make it happen.”
- “If I own Mondays with Mike, then I’m going to show up, I’m going to be prepared, and I’m going to deliver.”
Mike Staver is the CEO and Founder of The Staver Group, a proven leadership development firm dedicated to improving organizational performance by closing the gap between intentions and execution. To learn more about working with Mike and The Staver Group, email info@mikestaver.com.
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