Most problems go unaddressed because they don’t belong to anyone. They are between. Everyone is sure someone else should do something about the problem. So we Lay Blame on those across the problem from us. Or we Justify that it’s beyond our control (because it is between). The problem will remain until someone – anyone -- steps up to take Responsibility for solving the problem. Apply the Keys to Responsibility – Intention, Awareness, and Confront. As a leader… Are you blaming others for problems between that you also aren’t owning? How could you approach the other and ask “Does this problem between frustrate you as it does me? Let’s team up and resolve it once and for all.” How can you encourage and allow your peers and charges to own problems between?