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You Can From Learn From Every Success and Failure
“When people fail to follow through on their commitments they usually offer an excuse.”
Distinctions On Accountability
Having worked with leaders from all walks of life and industries one topic that often brings a mix of desire and fear is accountability. High achievers CRAVE someone holding them accountable and those who lack confidence or fear they won’t stand up to scrutiny want to avoid it at all costs.
The challenge is that our relationship to accountability is linked to a fear of failure, criticism, and the constant feeling that we’re never getting enough done. But accountability isn’t about feeling bad about yourself, it’s about having an honest and powerful relationship with your word. It’s about getting invaluable feedback about what is and isn’t working in your life.
But getting there isn’t easy for most people so here are five distinctions on accountability that can help you be true to your word, be honest about your level of commitment, and improve your integrity with others.
Part 1: Accountability Is Different From Responsibility
Part 2: We Usually Choose the Wrong Things To Be Accountable For
Part 3: Don’t Confuse Accountability With Morality or Self-Worth
Part 4: Just Getting More Done Is Not The Point
