When I started at Launchpad, bp’s scale-up factory, I worked with a pretty fly guy from McKinsey. He claimed not to be a consultant; he was a “business builder”. The business builder, let’s call him Wolfgang, opened my eyes to many things about working for a corporate, but one that really stuck concerned ownership.
A stimulating post Forbes! I've always been a great believer in "extreme ownership" but I think it needs to be married with extreme levels of self awareness and awareness of others. Otherwise things start going somewhat awry - and I've seen "EO" lead to burnout, bullying and much worst. At its best it is a vehicle for carefully considered delivery - at its worst it becomes something with which to beat yourself and others. As always you have given us a rounded view of something that can sometimes come across as rather sharp and pointy!
Thanks Miffa! Totally agree on the self-awareness front, to spot when the EO isn't working...it might need a conversation with a colleague (or family member!). Balance in all things. [Not sure you can have balance in something EXTREME!!]
A stimulating post Forbes! I've always been a great believer in "extreme ownership" but I think it needs to be married with extreme levels of self awareness and awareness of others. Otherwise things start going somewhat awry - and I've seen "EO" lead to burnout, bullying and much worst. At its best it is a vehicle for carefully considered delivery - at its worst it becomes something with which to beat yourself and others. As always you have given us a rounded view of something that can sometimes come across as rather sharp and pointy!
Thanks Miffa! Totally agree on the self-awareness front, to spot when the EO isn't working...it might need a conversation with a colleague (or family member!). Balance in all things. [Not sure you can have balance in something EXTREME!!]