Beschreibung
Own your choices and discover the true meaning of accountability
The implementation of true, organization-wide accountability has the potential to transform your firmsand your personalperformance. Unfortunately, the word accountability often has negative connotations, including blame, fear, and conflict.
InUncommon Accountability, best-selling authors and leadership strategists Brian Moran and Michael Lennington compellingly argue for a positive and affirming conception of accountabilityone that stands for personal ownership of ones goals, actions, and progress.
The authors show you how to harness the power of accountability, with all of its built-in potential to enable growth and learning, improve well-being, reduce stress, and drive results. Youll also learn to:
Manage negative consequences by holding others capable and stop playing the blame gameShift your thinking to take real advantage of simple behavior changes that improve results and engagementEmphasize the power and importance of personal choice in every interaction
Containing real-world case studies that show you how to apply the principles contained within to your own circumstances,Uncommon Accountability is the perfect tool to unlock the potential of your team members.
Autorenportrait
BRIAN P. MORAN is Founder and CEO of The Execution Company, an organization committed to improving the performance and enhancing the quality of life for leaders and entrepreneurs. He is a leading expert on execution and implementation.
MICHAEL LENNINGTON is Vice President of The Execution Company and an expert in implementing lasting change in organizations. He is a consultant, coach, and leadership trainer.
Inhalt
Chapter 1 Accountability as Ownership 1
Your Choices Determine Your Life 9
Chapter 2 The Victim Mindset 19
The Power of Mindset 21
Its All About Your Thinking 22
The Victim Mindset 25
Flawed Thinking 26
Reinforcing the Victim Mindset 33
Chapter 3 The Accountable Mindset 39
What If? 49
Accountable Relationships 52
Chapter 4 Holding Ourselves Accountable 57
Intentions: Let Your Yes Be Yes 60
Move Out of Your Comfort Zone 63
Health 69
Career 70
Finances 73
Relationships 77
Chapter 5 Limits to Healthy Accountability 81
Being Accountable in an Unaccountable World 87
Chapter 6 Accountability Doesnt Mean What You Think It Means 91
A Better Way 97
A Culture of Capability 99
Chapter 7 The Consequences Method 103
How to Apply Consequences 110
Chapter 8 Capable Leadership 117
Consequences Exist in Every System 122
The Power of High Expectations and Standards 124
Taking Ownership of the Standards 127
The Accountable Mindset 128
Chapter 9 Holding the Team Capable 131
Critical Structures 141
Chapter 10 Casting an Accountable Shadow 147
Chapter 11 Putting It All Together 157
Introduction 159
What Is Ownership, and How Do You Recognize It? 161
Putting It All Together Individual 164
Putting It All Together Leader 175
Conclusion 182
About The Authors 185
Additional Books from the Authors 189
Index 191
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