Most leaders say they want transparency. But when the pressure’s on, many unintentionally create cultures where people hide mistakes. Camilo Rueda — CEO of Aeropost and former U.S. Navy Submarine Officer — learned this lesson the hard way, thousands of feet below the ocean’s surface. As a young officer, one bad call almost ended his career. In that moment, he had two choices: 👉 Hide the mistake and hope it stayed buried 👉 Or raise his hand, take ownership, and face the consequences He chose ownership. It cost him in the short term — but it built the trust and resilience that later fueled his journey from the Navy to McKinsey to CEO. What struck me most in our conversation was this: “Real ownership isn’t solving everything yourself. It’s raising problems early, so you can solve them together.” That mindset shift changes everything. It turns mistakes into momentum, and pressure into perspective. 💭 When leaders say “Don’t bring me problems, bring me solutions,” does it actually push teams to chase the “perfect” answer — and wait too long to speak up? ----- Follow Camilo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/camilo-rueda-5a62669/ ----- Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben Fanning Speaking and Training inquires Subscribe to my Youtube channel LinkedIn Instagram Twitter
