The Accountability Guy®
As an accountability coach, the topic of business ethics and accountability always comes up in conversations with my clients. Sadly, most entrepreneurs are faced with the dilemma between maintaining high levels of business ethics and accountability versus profitability.
Before we dive right into the topic, I’d like to give you a brief description of ethics and accountability. We’ll also discuss how the two come into play in the business sector.
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Business ethics can be defined as moral values and principles that guide the decisions and behaviors of organizations as well as individuals.
I like to think of business ethics as the glue that holds everything in an entity together. I would like you to take a few seconds and ponder on what would happen if the glue was poorly installed, or if the glue started to slowly fall off. If ethics were a physical item, then it would fall from the anchor, possibly in a thud!
In the same manner, if a company is not set up with the right ethics in mind, it will not survive the market let alone flourish.
A fair workplace is inclusive to all employees regardless of age, religion, identity, or race. This environment ensures that all workers have all they need to become successful in their own way. If you are keen, you may observe that employees of ethical companies hold their employer in huge regard. As such, workers take the company with pride and even make significant sacrifices to achieve the company’s goals.
As the backbone of ethical business practices, accountability is an organization’s or individual’s obligation to take responsibility for their decisions, actions, and subsequent consequences. In simple terms, accountable individuals or organizations own up to their actions, regardless of whether they result in successes or failures.
As a chaperone of business ethics and accountability, I have noted that companies that embrace accountability create a culture of responsibility and transparency. In return, this fosters resilience, innovation, and sustainable business practices.
Being accountable is also like being the captain of a ship. Everyone has their job, and they know they’ll be held responsible if something goes wrong.
Accepting criticism is an incredible way to be an accountable employer or employee. Rather than throwing tantrums when caught in the wrong, I always advise folks to own up to their mistakes. Doing so ensures that you focus on the solution rather than on how you can avoid the blame. You will also learn of handy improvements that you need to set up for your business. Also, try not to take criticism personally. Rather, take it as a way to improve and scale your business.
Showing up as a leader is a sure way to foster accountability in your team. However, you need to differentiate between being a boss and a leader. Rather than openly supervising others without being of much help, lean more on working as a team. Think of showing your team how to complete a certain difficult task by leading by example. Alternatively, take initiative in every business process.
Sometimes, creating an accountable work environment may more often than not result in arguments. Imagine a scenario where it’s clear a team member is at fault. Yet they won’t take ownership of their mistakes. Rather than having a heated disagreement, try as much as you can to stay calm. You can then guide them to reflect on their actions and how they led to certain results. This will teach other employees the act of holding mature disagreements.
As an entrepreneur, business ethics and accountability will not only help you uphold the integrity of your venture but also build trust with your customers, employees, and investors.
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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.
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