In this episode, Jason Schroeder shares a simple "secret" that prevents a ton of workplace (and relationship) conflict: if two people are doing the same things, they'll step on each other's toes and contention is guaranteed. He ties that lesson to real examples from project teams, business partnerships, and home life, then connects it to a key Lean idea: when multiple people are responsible for something, it often doesn't happen so clear ownership and clear role boundaries matter.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- Why overlapping responsibilities create friction, frustration, and constant conflict.
- How to define clear work assignments while still staying "shared-responsibility" as a team.
- Why PM/Super pairs (and leadership partners) fight when they're both trying to run the same lane.
- The Lean takeaway: one clear owner is often the difference between "done" and "never happens".
- A practical mindset shift to reduce drama and increase production: clarify roles before you escalate emotions.
Where are you "stepping on toes" right now and what would change if you clearly owned separate lanes?
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路 Jason Schroeder YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4xpRYvrW5Op5Ckxs4vDGDg
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