• The keys to stepping up are accepting personal responsibility
and focusing on what can be changed.
• We must all realize that we have tremendous power to
influence the “five rows” around us. In order to create
change, we must act locally (in our own workplaces,
homes, and communities) with the understanding that
local change is as important—if not more important—
than global change.
• The responsibility ripple is the way our stepping up encourages
others to step up.
• Aggregate influence reminds us that when we act, our
single act combines with those of others to create great
power.
• Be naive and optimistic. A key component to stepping
up is believing you have the ability to make a difference.
• Accept 100 percent responsibility with zero excuses
(the 100/0 principle). Focus on how you are contributing
to the problem instead of what someone else is doing.
When you accept your portion of responsibility in the
matter, the other person will invariably meet you halfway.
• You don’t have to be special to do special things.
• You can’t not lead. That is, we have influence over others
whether we choose to acknowledge it or not.
Leadership is a posture and a choice, not a role that
must be bestowed on you. Step up and be a leader
when no one is watching or expecting you to do so.
• Leadership does not require official authority. As I said
before, many of us are waiting to be in a position of
influence before we influence. The opposite is more representative
of reality. The more we influence, the more
we will get the opportunity to influence.
• Do something, do anything! A perfect plan does not
need to be in place before you take action.
• Take a single step, and the rest will follow.
• People find it easier to stand up when they know they
won’t be alone.
• Focus on what you can control, not whom you can
blame.
• You are the only one you can control.
• Work through setbacks rather than use them as excuses
not to proceed.
• Step up in the moment you are in, using the skills you
have. You do not have to go out looking for ways to
step up; the opportunities are right in front of you.
• Speaking up, without blaming or complaining, is a key
component to stepping up.
• Skill, talent, and resources are overrated compared with
drive, determination, and vision.
• When implementing changes, give all employees/family
members a seat at the table. They will step up when
they feel their input is valued and appreciated.
- Stepping Up, John Izzo
and focusing on what can be changed.
• We must all realize that we have tremendous power to
influence the “five rows” around us. In order to create
change, we must act locally (in our own workplaces,
homes, and communities) with the understanding that
local change is as important—if not more important—
than global change.
• The responsibility ripple is the way our stepping up encourages
others to step up.
• Aggregate influence reminds us that when we act, our
single act combines with those of others to create great
power.
• Be naive and optimistic. A key component to stepping
up is believing you have the ability to make a difference.
• Accept 100 percent responsibility with zero excuses
(the 100/0 principle). Focus on how you are contributing
to the problem instead of what someone else is doing.
When you accept your portion of responsibility in the
matter, the other person will invariably meet you halfway.
• You don’t have to be special to do special things.
• You can’t not lead. That is, we have influence over others
whether we choose to acknowledge it or not.
Leadership is a posture and a choice, not a role that
must be bestowed on you. Step up and be a leader
when no one is watching or expecting you to do so.
• Leadership does not require official authority. As I said
before, many of us are waiting to be in a position of
influence before we influence. The opposite is more representative
of reality. The more we influence, the more
we will get the opportunity to influence.
• Do something, do anything! A perfect plan does not
need to be in place before you take action.
• Take a single step, and the rest will follow.
• People find it easier to stand up when they know they
won’t be alone.
• Focus on what you can control, not whom you can
blame.
• You are the only one you can control.
• Work through setbacks rather than use them as excuses
not to proceed.
• Step up in the moment you are in, using the skills you
have. You do not have to go out looking for ways to
step up; the opportunities are right in front of you.
• Speaking up, without blaming or complaining, is a key
component to stepping up.
• Skill, talent, and resources are overrated compared with
drive, determination, and vision.
• When implementing changes, give all employees/family
members a seat at the table. They will step up when
they feel their input is valued and appreciated.
- Stepping Up, John Izzo
