The Accountability Guy®
Did you know that nine out of every ten businesses fail? I am not trying to discourage you, but that’s the truth. It’s not the lack of having big dreams or passion, it’s the lack of commitment and introspection required to translate that passion into solid actions.
Most of the people who start businesses get caught in the trap of making excuses, wasting time, and leaving things for tomorrow. That is what we call a lack of accountability, and there are reasons why you keep finding reasons for not getting stuff done. Here is why.
When we say “accountability,” many people think about getting “caught” for their actions. At the workspace, this term is misunderstood for ratting out other co-workers or catching employees in the middle of wrongdoing.
Therefore, it is understood that most people have the wrong idea about accountability. However, there is a more positive definition for it.
At a workplace, accountability is all about creating and holding employees at a common expectation. This will be defined by the company’s vision, mission, values, and goals. On the other hand, employee accountability is where all employees of the organization (including the senior posts and entry posts) are responsible for working together and accomplishing the company’s goals.
There is no doubt that accountability plays a critically vital role in the workspace. However, it needs to be equally balanced with giving employees the liberty with their roles. This way, they will feel more empowered to work better and harder so that they can take claim their work seek excellence.
Therefore, fostering a culture of accountability will help create a high-performing company.
As mentioned earlier, simply emphasizing the importance of accountability to your organization can be easy. However, the challenging part is where you talk to them about how to be accountable on their own.
Listed below are five tactical ways you can use to try and foster the value of accountability within your organization.
One of the perfect examples of this is the instances where managers and employers often deal with the same problem repeatedly. However, they also raise any solutions to tackle this, which leaves the issue as a red flag.
To make a change, you need to start caring and empathizing with the organization and its employees. This is the first step to promoting accountability in your workplace.
More often than not, employees are quick to point their fingers at other employees when there is a problem. On the other hand, there are a few employees who will simply turn a blind eye because “it is not their job.”
As a leader, you must send a message and show them by example that delivering high-quality results is the responsibility of every employee. As an incentive, people who take responsibility and actively help solve problems can be rewarded.
In most cases, new employees or think they do not carry the required qualification will shy away from making major decisions. This is extremely important to promote accountability.
Therefore, make sure that your organization constantly works to empower employees positively. Keep an eye out for negative emotions and do not allow them to creep in.
Before taking any action, be sure to think about it before implementing it. Are you simply trying to get problems off of your back, or are you creating a long-term solution for the client? THINK BEFORE YOU ACT!
One way to easily inspire the employee is by setting high expectations. This way, you will know that others are following your lead, making it easier to manage accountability.
When the employees are inspired and motivated, they will set their goals even higher. This rise in momentum will give your clients better experiences and propel the business to greater heights.
If you want to make a real difference for your organization, you need to be the shining example for accountability. This will help create and nurture a positive mindset within the company and the organization.
Listed below are three things you need to do to help your employees:
The best way to help your employees is through honest, open communication. If your own employees don’t trust you, there will be a gap between you and the employees. Therefore, keep open, straightforward communication with them.
Thoughtful listening is where you do not just hear what the employees say but actually put yourself in their shoes and understand them.
You will be surprised to know that a mindset of passion and perseverance can sort almost every problem. This requires a willingness to learn, change, and adapt with time.
The best employees are the ones who never settle for anything other than their personal best.
Accountability is not an easy value. It cannot be achieved by command. However, it can still be taught through role models who preach accountability and practice it religiously.
If you are trying to implement accountability in your workplace, take the role of the leader. Automatically, the employees will follow your lead and build a better mindset that will benefit the organization.
In the fields of leadership, personal development, and responsibility, Darren Finkelstein, popularly known as The Accountability Guy®, is a shining star. His story is one of perseverance, self-reinvention, and the deep metamorphosis he has attained by elevating responsibility to the status of superpower.
Darren has carved up a remarkable career for himself as a dynamic author and speaker, international accountability coach, advisor, mentor, and mentor that cuts across borders and industries. His influence extends beyond New Zealand and Australia to the many cultural contexts of Europe, Asia, Latin America, the United States, and the United Kingdom.
Darren has emerged as a key figure in the lives of high-achieving individuals and teams thanks to his creative coaching courses, which help them reach their objectives and realize their full potential. Darren’s bestselling book “The Accountability Advantage – Play your best game,” which establishes the foundation for his lessons, is at the center of his methodology. As interest in his next book, ‘NO’-Building a life of choice without obligation,” which is due out later this year, grows, Darren never stops inspiring and encouraging people with his distinct perspectives on accountability.
Darren uses a simple but effective method: Get Clarity on what needs to be done first, Get Started on what needs to be done next, and Get Sh*t Done by knowing what needs to be done more of. Under Darren’s leadership, this strategy has helped innumerable people and groups burst their objectives like glass piñatas, unleashing their aspirations and utilizing the accountability superpower.
As Apple Australia’s Manager of Commercial Markets during the ground-breaking Steve Jobs era, Darren made a substantial contribution to the company’s history. Afterwards, before beginning his coaching and mentoring career, Darren and his business partner successfully sold and exited their lifestyle companies. Darren’s depth as a coach is enhanced by his rich background, which combines technological understanding with innovative accountability techniques.
Darren Finkelstein provides hope and a road to success for people who want to use accountability to improve their personal and professional lives. Accompany him on this transformative quest to accomplish the remarkable. Read Darren’s full Bio here:
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