Today, I’m talking about a phenomenon I see everywhere — in workshops, in virtual calls, in team meetings, and even at home in my kitchen: diffusion of responsibility.

Here’s what I cover:

• Why the more people you have in a room, the less likely it is someone will speak up
• The difference between “we should…” and “I will…”
• How this shows up in virtual breakouts (and what I do to get around it)
• A classic household example (starring Chris and the eternally soaking frypan)
• What it means for accountability in organizations
• The mindset shift from bystander to impact player

You’ll also hear my favourite prompt to cut through ambiguity and indecision:

Why not you? Why not now?

👀 So next time you notice something slipping through the cracks — in life, at work, or at home — maybe that’s your sign to take the lead.

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