#Beingaleader means you need accountability. To others. For your actions, activities, schedule. I know. I know. You’re a leader. But we’re not perfect. We make mistakes and need someone to help us own them. Mistakes in time management or in priorities. Accountable.
But wait, you say. I’m the top dog. The person in charge. Others are accountable to me. Not the other way around. That’s one difference between a leader and a boss. A leader is accountable. A boss is not. A boss thinks they are always right and everyone else should bend to their will. A leader knows they have a team and that team working together will determine success or not.
Accountability means you take advice. You take input. Not perfunctory brainstorming to let others blow off steam, but actual input. Input that is received, evaluated and, often, implemented. Even constructive criticism. Because, as a leader, you have your priorities right. Success is the goal and taking the credit is not.
#Beingaleader means you need accountability. Secure some today.