Ownership...given or taken?

If someone attempts to take ownership of my house without me first offering them the ownership...they are a burglar.

If, on the other hand, I put a sign in my yard, negotiate with said individual, and ultimately offer them ownership of my house...then when they take ownership of my house...they are a purchaser.

Often in organizations and teams there is an expectation for people to take ownership before it has ever been properly offered.  This is rarely the most vibrant way for ownership transfer to take place.

It need not be big, fancy or elaborate but when those who possess ownership desire others to buy in and run with ownership they must embrace their responsibility to first offer the ownership and provide a clear on-ramp for the possession of ownership.  Make sure the "for sale" sign is visibly in the yard.

Similarly, people must constantly be aware of the potential that ownership is being offered to them.  Many people drive ignorantly by all sorts of "for sale" signs, while at the same time wishing they could have ownership.

Undoubtedly, there are (healthy) exceptions where ownership is indeed taken without first being offered, but these are the exception not the rule.