🌟 The Real Responsibility in Entrepreneurship & Employment 🌟
Entrepreneurship is a journey of highs, lows, and unexpected turns. Recently, I learned a valuable lesson about responsibility, both for leaders and for team members, that I want to share with everyone, especially those early in their careers.
Here's what happened: we brought on a new, talented intern with a lot of potential. Excited by their enthusiasm, we gave them freedom and space to showcase their skills. But we soon learned that, without the right checks in place, it’s easy to miss critical deliverables. A missed deadline cost us nearly 5 lakh rupees. While it's tempting to place blame, this experience showed me something far more important: as management, we must ensure every team member demonstrates consistent results before relying solely on their effort or enthusiasm.
For Employees: If you're a new joiner or intern, understand that any "toxic" environment is not necessarily one that holds you accountable—it's often one that doesn’t. Mistakes impact everyone, from the owners to your colleagues, to their families. Your job is part of an economic ecosystem that affects many lives, including school fees, daily expenses, and other real commitments. Effort is valuable, but business requires results.
To Employees Facing Difficulties in Your Role:
Communicate - If you find issues or face challenges, speak up. Address concerns with your employer directly. You have a right to express discomfort or misalignment in your role.
Take Accountability - Whatever the work is, if you choose to stay, take it seriously. You are contributing to a larger mission.
Respect the Collective Effort - Understand that this job sustains many lives beyond your own. If not for the employer, consider the wellbeing of your coworkers.
For Management & Leadership: This experience reminded me that as leaders, we need to balance optimism with responsibility. A new team member may show great promise, but that should never replace oversight or accountability. Every role has an impact, and it’s our duty to create a work culture where responsibility is embraced by everyone.
Every job, every project, every deadline we meet is about more than just numbers; it’s about supporting each other, our families, and our shared futures. If you choose to work, do it with purpose and responsibility. This isn’t just a job—it’s a commitment to something larger.
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3moYou can read my earlier post here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kinjal-makharia-a40532173_nearly-a-year-ago-i-encountered-a-dilemma-activity-7221730819206176769-fnbR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_android