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What does it mean?
Welles tells theater owners or artists that they are responsible for their work.
In plain terms
You must create and advance your own theater.
What can you take from it?
Ownership of a venture requires personal responsibility for its success.

Where it applies

  • theater
  • leadership
  • project management

Putting it to work

  • take ownership
  • lead your team
  • drive progress

Questions to consider

  • How much responsibility do you own?
  • Can you lead without total control?

Another view

Responsibility can be shared among many people.

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