The Art of Holding Yourself Accountable

Are you holding yourself accountable to the same expectations you have of your team?

It’s easy to look down or across your organization and find all the faults.

And when this leader came to me they listed out all the problems they are experiencing, they ended with the following statement:

“I know it’s me, I’m not leading my team appropriately and they’re modeling my behaviors “

Round of applause, please! 👏👏

But all too often, leaders miss this.

They miss that they are the ones driving the behaviors throughout their organization.

They are the ones responsible for how things are playing out.

That their actions (or inaction) are the first thing that needs to change.

In order for the rest of the organization to change.

It starts with you.

You:

✅ Setting Clear Expectations
✅ Seeking Feedback
✅ Accepting Responsibility and Learning from Mistakes.
✅ Fostering a Culture of Accountability
✅ Communicating Transparently
✅ Reflecting and Self Evaluating

And embracing accountability partners such as a mentor, coach, or trusted colleague, who can hold them accountable to their own expectations.

When leaders lead by example and consistently hold themselves accountable, it sets a positive tone, fosters trust and creates an environment conducive to high performance and growth.

How are you holding yourself to the same standards you expect of your team?