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Uncommon Accountability
A Radical New Approach To Greater Success and Fulfillment
Brian P. Moran (Author), Michael Lennington (Author)
9781119764922, Wiley
Hardback, published 24 March 2022
208 pages
21.8 x 13.7 x 2 cm, 0.408 kg
Own your choices and discover the true meaning of accountability The implementation of true, organization-wide accountability has the potential to transform your firm’s—and your personal—performance. Unfortunately, the word “accountability” often has negative connotations, including blame, fear, and conflict. In Uncommon Accountability, best-selling authors and leadership strategists Brian Moran and Michael Lennington compellingly argue for a positive and affirming conception of accountability—one that stands for personal ownership of one’s goals, actions, and progress. The authors show you how to harness the power of accountability, with all of its built-in potential to enable growth and learning, improve well-being, reduce stress, and drive results. You’ll also learn to: Containing real-world case studies that show you how to apply the principles contained within to your own circumstances, Uncommon Accountability is the perfect tool to unlock the potential of your team members.
Chapter 1 Accountability as Ownership 1 Your Choices Determine Your Life 9 Chapter 2 The Victim Mindset 19 The Power of Mindset 21 It’s All About Your Thinking 22 The Victim Mindset 25 Flawed Thinking 26 Reinforcing the Victim Mindset 33 Chapter 3 The Accountable Mindset 39 What If? 49 Accountable Relationships 52 Chapter 4 Holding Ourselves Accountable 57 Intentions: Let Your Yes Be Yes 60 Move Out of Your Comfort Zone 63 Health 69 Career 70 Finances 73 Relationships 77 Chapter 5 Limits to Healthy Accountability 81 Being Accountable in an Unaccountable World 87 Chapter 6 Accountability Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means 91 A Better Way 97 A Culture of Capability 99 Chapter 7 The Consequences Method 103 How to Apply Consequences 110 Chapter 8 Capable Leadership 117 Consequences Exist in Every System 122 The Power of High Expectations and Standards 124 Taking Ownership of the Standards 127 The Accountable Mindset 128 Chapter 9 Holding the Team Capable 131 Critical Structures 141 Chapter 10 Casting an Accountable Shadow 147 Chapter 11 Putting It All Together 157 Introduction 159 What Is Ownership, and How Do You Recognize It? 161 Putting It All Together – Individual 164 Putting It All Together – Leader 175 Conclusion 182 About The Authors 185 Additional Books from the Authors 189 Index 191
Subject Areas: Business & management [KJ]
