What Is Power? Responsibility Is Power

Responsibility means bearing the debt.

When you go into a store and ask who’s in charge, what you’re really asking is: who takes responsibility? Who takes responsibility? Of course, it’s the boss. If you consistently play chicken when things get tough, always shoving your people forward to take the heat, how can you ever earn their respect? Your team isn’t just watching your personal combat skills—they’re evaluating whether it’s worth sticking with you.

At critical moments, as a leader, you’ve got to step up. Your attitude matters more than your ability to fight alone.