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Steer Clear of Blame, Embrace Alignment

Pete Mohr
4 min readAug 5, 2023

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Have you ever caught yourself in a blame and complain cycle when business challenges crop up? It’s easy to fall into this trap, but there’s a much more productive space we can inhabit as leaders: the world of alignment and assignment. Read on and I bet we can illuminate a transformative shift that can propel your business to new heights. You can also check out the Business Owner Breakthrough podcast to hear more!

The essence of true leadership is ownership. Owning up to responsibilities, successes, and, yes, even the not-so-great parts. It’s easy to stand proud at the helm when the going’s good. But real character? It’s on display when we’re up against it. By aligning with your team’s vision and assigning tasks clearly, you’re steadying the ship. It’s about ensuring everyone knows their direction and destination.

Now, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the blame and complain cycle. Each time we point fingers or air out grievances without seeking solutions, we’re just wasting valuable time and energy. This culture of negativity isn’t just a hiccup for the day or the week; it’s a rut. It sets a precedent, making teams defensive and stifling innovation. Instead of forward…

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Pete Mohr
Pete Mohr

Written by Pete Mohr

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