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Accountability is uncomfortable. It’s inconvenient. And yet, it’s the only way your best behaviors become consistent and your potential turns into performance.
Great leaders recognize that winning behaviors need accountability to stay fresh and effective. Without it, even the best intentions and actions fade away.
If you're ready to stop negotiating with your standards, this week is for you.
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I. Behaviors are perishable. Accountability is the preservative.
What it means:
Even your best intentions and behaviors have an expiration date if left unchecked. Without accountability, good habits fade and gradually lose their impact.
On a recent drive from Charlotte to Greensboro, I got a firsthand reminder about the power of accountability. I was lost in thought, not paying attention to how fast I was going. It was enjoyable, but it wasn’t safe. Through a break in the trees, a police officer sat waiting quietly. Instantly, my foot and the foot of the driver beside me slammed on our brakes. Thankfully, neither of us got pulled over, but in that moment, just the potential consequence of accountability realigned my behavior.
Not only is this proof of the importance of accountability, but it also shows that behavior is temporary.
II. Accountability isn’t a punishment; it’s an accelerator.
What it means:
Too often, accountability is viewed negatively. People think of it as a threat or consequence waiting to catch mistakes. However, true accountability isn’t punitive; it's productive. It's the force that propels you forward faster than you could on your own. =
When accountability is embraced as an accelerator, it becomes an essential tool to unlock your highest potential.
III. The best leaders use accountability to elevate others.
What it means:
Great leaders understand that accountability isn’t only personal, it's collective. They know accountability isn’t something you do to someone, it’s something you do with someone.
By clearly setting expectations and consistently providing recognition and feedback, you can empower your team members to perform at higher levels.
Use your gifts,
John Eades
CEO | LearnLoft | The Sales Infrastructure
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