Why This One Sentence Could Change Your Business

I have a confession. I messed up. I made a mistake. I was wrong.

Saying it aloud feels nearly impossible. Most of us were taught that mistakes bring punishment or embarrassment. That fear builds an ego that protects us but also holds us back.

That ego whispers: don’t have the tough conversation. Don’t make the hard call. Don’t take ownership.

Ownership is the foundation of leadership. I learned this from Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin. The idea is simple. The practice is hard.

Here’s the truth: there is one sentence that can change everything for you personally and professionally:

“I need to take ownership of that.”

It is humbling. It is empowering. It is the start of real growth.

So today, pause and ask yourself: what do I need to own? What one thing will unlock my next level if I say it out loud?

Start there. Step into ownership. Lead with courage.