{"id":211605,"date":"2025-05-08T15:42:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T22:42:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jonplotner.com\/v1\/?p=211605"},"modified":"2026-04-30T20:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T03:36:17","slug":"support-leadership-fostering-ownership-and-partnership-for-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jonplotner.com\/v1\/support-leadership-fostering-ownership-and-partnership-for-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Support &amp; Leadership: Fostering Ownership and Partnership for Results"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\"><div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row preset--module--divi-row--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Yesterday, I joined one of my customer success managers for an onsite customer meeting. On paper, it was a standard customer visit. In practice, it became a vivid reminder of what leadership <em>should<\/em> look like in the room.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">This morning, I read his reflections on LinkedIn \u2014 and it got my attention.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Not because he praised me (though I appreciated the kind words), but because he articulated something every leader needs to hear:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Individual Contributors (ICs) don\u2019t need more oversight. They need more <\/strong><strong><em>ownership<\/em><\/strong><strong> and <\/strong><strong><em>support<\/em><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Leadership in the Room Matters<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Here\u2019s the truth: I don\u2019t believe in being a figurehead. I believe in being a partner. When a leader shows up physically, mentally, and emotionally \u2014 that\u2019s when momentum builds. Not because of title, but because of <em>trust<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Let\u2019s break it down:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Credibility Is Contagious<\/strong> When a leader walks in with a calm, confident posture, the room takes notice. Not because we have all the answers, but because we\u2019re signaling: <em>You matter. This matters.<\/em><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">During our meeting, my partner made note of something that I didn\u2019t even realize \u2014 the energy shifted. Body language changed. Eyes focused. That wasn't about me. It was about what my presence <em>represented<\/em>: commitment, seriousness, and investment.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Decisions Need Champions<\/strong> ICs often navigate complex stakeholder maps, shifting priorities, and bureaucratic red tape. When I can step in and say, \u201cWe\u2019ll make this happen,\u201d that\u2019s not bypassing the process. That\u2019s <em>accelerating impact.<\/em><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Authority isn't about having the final say. It's about clearing the path. When a customer hears a definitive commitment from someone in leadership, it removes doubt and builds momentum.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Accountability Is a Team Sport<\/strong> My job isn\u2019t to watch and grade. It\u2019s to back and build. If someone on my team owns the outcome, I own it with them. That\u2019s how trust scales \u2014 both internally and with customers.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">I saw my direct report take full accountability in that room. But when I stood beside him, I wasn't just co-signing his ownership. I was reinforcing: \"You\u2019re not alone in this.\"<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fear That Holds ICs Back<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">One of the most honest reflections in his post was this:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">\"ICs often avoid bringing leaders into meetings. We\u2019re afraid we\u2019ll be watched. Judged. Graded.\"<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">That fear is real. I've felt it. Leaders often contribute to it. And as leaders, we have to take responsibility for changing that narrative.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If showing up as a leader feels like a performance review, something\u2019s broken. Our presence shouldn\u2019t shrink our people. It should strengthen them.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">We have to flip the mindset:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li class=\"\">From <strong>evaluation<\/strong> to <strong>empowerment<\/strong><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li class=\"\">From <strong>oversight<\/strong> to <strong>alignment<\/strong><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li class=\"\">From <strong>performance management<\/strong> to <strong>performance partnership<\/strong><\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means for Leaders<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If you\u2019re a leader reading this, here\u2019s my challenge:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list --><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Don\u2019t wait for escalations.<\/strong> The best time to show up isn\u2019t when there\u2019s a fire. It\u2019s when there\u2019s an opportunity to fuel momentum.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Don\u2019t assume presence equals pressure.<\/strong> It\u2019s not your job to prove your value in the room. It\u2019s your job to elevate others.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:list-item --><\/p>\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Don\u2019t forget why you\u2019re there.<\/strong> You\u2019re not there to solve. You\u2019re there to support.<\/li>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">The best leaders I know don\u2019t show up because they have to. They show up because they <em>want to see others win<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And for ICs?<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">If you\u2019re an individual contributor, hear this:<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Don\u2019t fear leadership in the room. Invite it. Use it. Challenge it. We\u2019re not there to overshadow you \u2014 we\u2019re there to <strong>equip you to win<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">Invite your leader not when you feel like you\u2019re in trouble, but when you want to elevate the impact. Your success is our success. Your growth is our responsibility too.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Culture of Partnership<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">What happened in that meeting wasn\u2019t extraordinary. But it <em>felt<\/em> that way because too often, we treat ICs and leaders like they're operating on separate tracks.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">In high-performing teams, those tracks are fused. There's shared ownership. Mutual respect. A belief that the best outcomes happen when leadership isn\u2019t distant, but <em>available<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\">I\u2019m grateful for teammates who lead with courage, speak with clarity, and invite partnership. And I\u2019m committed to being a leader who keeps showing up.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:separator --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} --><\/p>\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Takeaway:<\/strong> Leadership isn\u2019t about hierarchy. It\u2019s about <em>shared responsibility<\/em> for results. Show up, stand beside, and build ahead \u2014 together.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yesterday, I attended a customer meeting with one of our customer success managers, and it turned into a real eye-opener about what leadership should be. My colleague shared on LinkedIn that instead of needing more oversight, Individual Contributors just want ownership and support. When leaders show up, they&#8217;re not just a title; they create trust and momentum. It\u2019s key for leaders to champion decisions and support their teams without judgment. Leaders should empower rather than evaluate. The goal is to fuse the roles of leaders and ICs, promoting shared ownership and respect, so everyone wins together. It&#8217;s all about partnership, not hierarchy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":211606,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">Yesterday, I joined one of my customer success managers for an onsite customer meeting. On paper, it was a standard customer visit. In practice, it became a vivid reminder of what leadership <em>should<\/em> look like in the room.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">This morning, I read his reflections on LinkedIn \u2014 and it got my attention.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">Not because he praised me (though I appreciated the kind words), but because he articulated something every leader needs to hear:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Individual Contributors (ICs) don\u2019t need more oversight. They need more <\/strong><strong><em>ownership<\/em><\/strong><strong> and <\/strong><strong><em>support<\/em><\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Leadership in the Room Matters<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">Here\u2019s the truth: I don\u2019t believe in being a figurehead. I believe in being a partner. When a leader shows up physically, mentally, and emotionally \u2014 that\u2019s when momentum builds. Not because of title, but because of <em>trust<\/em>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">Let\u2019s break it down:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Credibility Is Contagious<\/strong> When a leader walks in with a calm, confident posture, the room takes notice. Not because we have all the answers, but because we\u2019re signaling: <em>You matter. This matters.<\/em><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">During our meeting, my partner made note of something that I didn\u2019t even realize \u2014 the energy shifted. Body language changed. Eyes focused. That wasn't about me. It was about what my presence <em>represented<\/em>: commitment, seriousness, and investment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Decisions Need Champions<\/strong> ICs often navigate complex stakeholder maps, shifting priorities, and bureaucratic red tape. When I can step in and say, \u201cWe\u2019ll make this happen,\u201d that\u2019s not bypassing the process. That\u2019s <em>accelerating impact.<\/em><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">Authority isn't about having the final say. It's about clearing the path. When a customer hears a definitive commitment from someone in leadership, it removes doubt and builds momentum.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Accountability Is a Team Sport<\/strong> My job isn\u2019t to watch and grade. It\u2019s to back and build. If someone on my team owns the outcome, I own it with them. That\u2019s how trust scales \u2014 both internally and with customers.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">I saw my direct report take full accountability in that room. But when I stood beside him, I wasn't just co-signing his ownership. I was reinforcing: \"You\u2019re not alone in this.\"<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Fear That Holds ICs Back<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">One of the most honest reflections in his post was this:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">\"ICs often avoid bringing leaders into meetings. We\u2019re afraid we\u2019ll be watched. Judged. Graded.\"<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">That fear is real. I've felt it. Leaders often contribute to it. And as leaders, we have to take responsibility for changing that narrative.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">If showing up as a leader feels like a performance review, something\u2019s broken. Our presence shouldn\u2019t shrink our people. It should strengthen them.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">We have to flip the mindset:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li class=\"\">From <strong>evaluation<\/strong> to <strong>empowerment<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li class=\"\">From <strong>oversight<\/strong> to <strong>alignment<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li class=\"\">From <strong>performance management<\/strong> to <strong>performance partnership<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What This Means for Leaders<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">If you\u2019re a leader reading this, here\u2019s my challenge:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Don\u2019t wait for escalations.<\/strong> The best time to show up isn\u2019t when there\u2019s a fire. It\u2019s when there\u2019s an opportunity to fuel momentum.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Don\u2019t assume presence equals pressure.<\/strong> It\u2019s not your job to prove your value in the room. It\u2019s your job to elevate others.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li class=\"\"><strong>Don\u2019t forget why you\u2019re there.<\/strong> You\u2019re not there to solve. You\u2019re there to support.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">The best leaders I know don\u2019t show up because they have to. They show up because they <em>want to see others win<\/em>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">And for ICs?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">If you\u2019re an individual contributor, hear this:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">Don\u2019t fear leadership in the room. Invite it. Use it. Challenge it. We\u2019re not there to overshadow you \u2014 we\u2019re there to <strong>equip you to win<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">Invite your leader not when you feel like you\u2019re in trouble, but when you want to elevate the impact. Your success is our success. Your growth is our responsibility too.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Culture of Partnership<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">What happened in that meeting wasn\u2019t extraordinary. But it <em>felt<\/em> that way because too often, we treat ICs and leaders like they're operating on separate tracks.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<p class=\"\">In high-performing teams, those tracks are fused. There's shared ownership. Mutual respect. A belief that the best outcomes happen when leadership isn\u2019t distant, but <em>available<\/em>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p class=\"\">I\u2019m grateful for teammates who lead with courage, speak with clarity, and invite partnership. And I\u2019m committed to being a leader who keeps showing up.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"className\":\"\"} -->\n<p class=\"\"><strong>Takeaway:<\/strong> Leadership isn\u2019t about hierarchy. It\u2019s about <em>shared responsibility<\/em> for results. Show up, stand beside, and build ahead \u2014 together.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->","_et_gb_content_width":"","advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"Leaders, are you truly supporting your Individual Contributors? It's not about oversight, it's about ownership & partnership. 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