Leading Edge 120 - 33: Owning Everyone's Mistakes

Boeing's latest problem -- a door popping off a 737 in flight -- has its roots in practices started before the current CEO took office. So who's to blame? As with all good leaders, the CEO is taking full responsibility instead of casting blame. When you're in charge, the onus for solving problems is on you, no matter where their roots are. It's nothing new -- remember Harry Truman's desk sign of "The Buck Stops Here"? -- but today's leaders can sure use a refresher!