What 'Take Ownership' Actually Means (From Someone Who Got It Wrong)

&ldquo;Take ownership&rdquo; is one of those phrases everyone throws around. At first I thought it meant: say yes to everything, never ask for help, work more hours. &#xA; That didn&rsquo;t end well. &#xA; I&rsquo;ve since learned a better way to think about it. Ownership means you act as if it&rsquo;s yours. If I have a team member, I assess them as if I&rsquo;m paying them out of my pocket, not…