Accountability Starts with You
Accountability isn’t something leaders demand from others. It begins with holding yourself accountable first.
This frames the article as a mindset shift, not a management tool.
Accountability isn’t something leaders demand from others. It begins with holding yourself accountable first.
This frames the article as a mindset shift, not a management tool.
Blame stalls progress. Solution-focused leadership builds accountability, learning, and stronger organizations.
Lazy leadership relies on shortcuts and spending instead of solving real problems. Strong leaders focus on creating and protecting long-term value.
Being the “best boss” isn’t about being liked. It’s about trust, candor, growth, and modeling leadership that cascades through an organization.
Training your replacement strengthens your team, creates continuity, and opens the door for your own growth as a leader.
Success isn’t a single moment or milestone. It’s the accumulation of daily actions, effort, and growth that happen along the way.
Discretionary effort can’t be demanded, it’s earned. Here’s how leadership behaviors influence how much effort your people are willing to give.
A strong business strategy without P&L ownership goes nowhere. Financial discipline without strategy leads to stagnation. Real leadership comes from mastering both.
. To effectively lead, we must constantly evaluate where our efforts derive the most value and align best with our organization's strategy and mission — this is "where we need to be."