Blaming others when things go wrong is a knee-jerk reaction. Try this instead.
Talking Points:
- Ownership means taking responsibility for your part. It means holding yourself accountable for the things that you did (or didn’t do!) and not blaming anyone else.
- Not owning up to your actions and pointing fingers makes people lose respect for you.
- Try these steps next time you need to own up:
- Admit where you finger-point and take more ownership in those areas.
- Balance your perspective by seeing situations from multiple angles.
- Commit to stop making excuses in at least one area of your life.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What does it mean to you to take ownership of something? Explain.
- Share an experience where you or someone you know failed to take responsibility for something. What was the outcome?
- What are some consequences that can come from not taking ownership in your life?
- What are some areas of your life where you can start taking ownership? Why do these areas stand out to you?
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
