“Success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan”
When things go right, or according to plan, there is no shortage of individuals who will line up to take credit. This is important to remember. It would be wise to SHARE credit and acknowledge the contributions of others. As a leader, use these good times to build and strengthen good relationships and even perhaps improve poor ones. Doing so will prove to be fruitful later.
Failure is a word that strikes fear and anxiety in people. Growing up we are often taught that failure/failing is something to avoid. Obviously depending on the context, this is true. However, it can also be false and limit potential. Individuals respond to failure differently, and I believe that fact is part of what fuels that fear and anxiety. So how do we eliminate that fear of failure from our society?
I do not have a solution for this. Any solution would require a fundamental shift in how our society interacts with each other. Because that would require tremendous effort, I believe there is little to no chance it will ever happen.
Notes: The quote “Success has many fathers, but failure is an orphan” is often attributed to John F. Kennedy.