Working Conversations Episode 74 :

What to Do When It’s Not Your Fault

Let’s face it – there are times that employees, managers, and even senior executives have to deal with a problems that they didn’t create.

It’s called responsibility.

And the higher your position is in the organization, the more responsible you have.

Recently, I was asked about a common issue for new managers, “What do I do when I inherited an underperforming employee from the previous manager?”

The very first thing out of my mouth was this:  “You are not at fault and you are 100% responsible.”

Yes, it’s a difficult situation you need to take charge of even if you didn’t hire that employee. It’s also a test of your leadership skills.

In this episode, I take you through a process to take 100 percent responsibility for a problem, even if you weren’t the one to create it.

You’ll learn step-by-step how to take action to remedy a difficult situation, even if it’s been lingering for years.

Listen and catch the full episode here or wherever you listen to podcasts. Try this method out and let me know what results you get.

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HERE’S WHAT WE’RE GOING TO DIG INTO IN THIS EPISODE:

1. Why is it your responsibility even if it’s not your fault.
2. What to do when it’s not your fault.
3. The step-by-step process of dealing with a problem even if it’s not your fault.

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