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Technique summary: accepting responsibility
Begin an appointment or leadership handover with gratitude and an honest sense of the work ahead.
Washington acknowledges anxiety about his new office, thanks the people whose confidence brought him there, and turns toward the duties they will share. The useful pattern is simple: recognize the trust, name the responsibility, and invite others into the work.
Say it: Take a breath after acknowledging the trust. Look toward the team when you name the shared work.