Why Leaders Must Be Held Accountable For CrimesSherwood Ross
To be accountable ornotto be accountable is a fundamental question. If you believe you should be accountable, the very nature of the word requires that you have afunctionalandactiveinvolvement with at least one other person. Being involved with others and ultimately accountable to others affords u...
this might look like a loss in power. Traditional leaders often get their self-esteem from their hierarchical position. However, as a leader, you do not need to be afraid of losing influence. On the contrary, you
1. Be accountable Take responsibility for the situation you’re in. Nobody likes admitting fault, but it’s important to own the decision that led you down this path. You’re the leader—you have the most responsibility and the most at-stake—so it’s ultimately your job to fix the pro...
•• Inculcating a sense of accountability should be central to all training programs. With this standard of accountability in place, managers may be hearing a very different, quite positive, tune: •• "Wilson was accountable for bringing in the account." •• "Johnson was ...
Engagement: The leaders should utilize every opportunity to include team members in the problem solving and decision making of the enterprise. Take every idea seriously. Every suggestion, criticism, or concern should be given a thoughtful answer. Each answer should be treated as a sacred contract ...
If their suggestion or concern can’t be addressed, don’t go mum. Setup the right expectations and clarify why you chose to keep it this way. Habit changes don’t happen overnight. However, holding yourself accountable to put in the effort and seeking continuous feedback can help you stay...
Ten questions for a winning climate-transition business strategy The move to a low-carbon economy will create opportunities for innovation and growth. To make the most of them, leaders must understand the challenges they could face along the way....
Doing so can be uncomfortable for participants, program trainers, mentors, and bosses—but if there isn’t a significant degree of discomfort, the chances are that the behavior won’t change. Just as a coach would view an athlete’s muscle pain as a proper response to training, leaders who...
I see the Premier pushing to have the Governor’s Office evaluated under the proposed Integrity In Public Life Act. I don’t disagree with this move. Everyone should be held accountable. But until we find lack of transparency, victimisation and evidence that the Governor’s Office has misused...