Leading with Accountability

Volume 12: Telling it Like it Is - Leading with Accountability

This is Emotional Adventures in the Office, where we are committed to addressing real struggles that people face at work. Our approach will vary. Sometimes we will ask questions, other times we will make bold statements. We're always looking for new topics to delve into, so if you have any suggestions, please let us know.

Leading with Humanity and Accountability

• We live in a culture of blame and finger pointing, But here's the truth, real leadership is found in personal accountability. Taking responsibility for your actions does not just indicate integrity; it highlights your depth of character.

What if instead of projecting blame, we looked inward and asked:

How can we do better?"

• This question does more than create a culture of continuous improvement; it builds trust, encourages open communication, and drives innovation. It signals to every team member that their contributions are valued and their mistakes, a pathway to growth. This is the ethos that separates you!

Need help? You can become a more human centric leader by leading with humanity. Here's how:

L.E.A.D. - with humanity

• L- Leadership By Example

• E- Empowerment through Trust

• A- Accountability is Strength

  D- Develop Yourself and Your Team

Leadership by Example

• Action: Assess your own actions before looking outward. Leading by example means being the first to own your mistakes and the last to take credit.

• Impact: Sets a high standard of integrity and transparency within the team.

Empowerment through Trust

• Action: Create a culture where team members feel safe to admit mistakes without fear of undue criticism. Encourage ideas and initiatives and support innovative solutions.

• Impact: Builds a resilient team that's innovative, cohesive, and ready to tackle challenges head-on.

Accountability is Strength

• Action: Regularly reflect on outcomes and processes. When things don't go as planned, instead of assigning blame, focus on what can be learned. Use setbacks as growth opportunities.

• Impact: Cultivate a learning environment where continuous improvement is the norm, not the exception.

Develop yourself and your team

• Action: Commit to personal growth and development of team members. Recognize that leadership is a jlong game. Seek feedback and act on it. Get better.

• Impact: Ensure sustained leadership excellence through ongoing learning, application and adaptation.

Your leadership journey begins now.