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As leaders, we receive the most attention when things are going wrong, whether we know it or not. Yet when the proverbial sh*t hits the fan, our teams need certainty more than ever. Certainty can be ...

My friend Stephen R. Covey gave us a treasure trove of wisdom about human performance. One of his most enlightening aphorisms was “accountability breeds response-ability.” Covey was a strong proponent ...

True execution is the byproduct of engineering accountability and clear decision rights into a dynamic system that makes high ...

In this video, Entrepreneur Network partner Mike Phillips discusses how to stay accountable to yourself and your higher-ups. He states that accountability and responsibility are two different things.

Start today. Choose accountability over outrage. Choose happiness over hate. Choose outcomes over arguments. Pause for one breath. Ask what part you played, even if it is small. Respond with facts and ...

Accountability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the backbone of every achievement I’ve accomplished in my career. As I reflect on completing 200 podcast episodes, writing my book, and building my business, ...

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As we prepare to ring in the new year, let’s start by vowing to take accountability for our actions and reactions.