Leadership – Accountability

For some reason accountability seems to be lost in today’s society.  We are always looking to blame others and point fingers.  Why is it that we are so unwilling to be held accountable for our actions?  Great leaders don’t see it that way.  They are absolutely willing to be held accountable for their actions and decisions.  Accountability breeds responsibility and keeps the buck from being passed around.  Leaders understand that followers need to see leaders who are willing to be accountable.  They also understand that being accountable enables them to hold others accountable as well.  A leaders’ willingness to take responsibility for their actions builds credibility and respect.  On the other hand, the lack of accountability in leadership can undermine authority and lead others to shirk responsibility as well.  Not only is the concept of accountability important in our professional leadership roles but it is even more important at home.  Children need to learn to take responsibility for their actions; it is the only way they will grow up to become accountable leaders.  Be a great leader at work, in your community and at home.  Be accountable!