A Culture of Accountability Starts with Leadership

 This week’s newsletter features a new article called How to Build a Culture of Accountability.

A culture of accountability is when results are communicated and understood by everybody. Accountability is determined proactively, before the fact, not reactively, after the fact. When a mistake is made, the response is not finger pointing and excuses – its about solving the problem and learning from mistakes. Every employee feels a sense of ownership for organizational results and will do what it takes to achieve those results.

Read more to find out how leaders are responsible for creating a culture of accountability.

Follow me on Twitter: @greatleadership or email me with suggestions for articles at: managementguide@about.com.

Thanks and regards,

Dan

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us A Culture of Accountability Starts with Leadership  This week’s newsletter features a new article called How to Build a Culture of Accountability. A culture of accountability is when results are communicated and understood by everybody. Accountability is determined proactively, before the fact, not reactively, after the fact. When a mistake is made, the response is not finger pointing and excuses – its about solving the problem and learning from mistakes. Every employee feels a sense of ownership for organizational results and will do what it takes to achieve those results. Read more to find out how leaders are responsible for creating a culture of accountability. Follow me on Twitter: @greatleadership or email me with suggestions for articles at: managementguide@about.com. Thanks and regards, Dan Dan McCarthy Management & Leadership Expert How to Build a Culture of Accountability   Leaders - starting at the top, and at all levels – will send a clear and consistent message (good or bad) about “how we do things around here”. Here are 8 things leaders can do to create a culture of accountability. READ NOW Building a Solid Foundation of Trust   What are the most important three little words in a manager-employee relationship? “I trust you.” Without trust, communication, coaching, engagement, and the ability to manage change all break down, productivity suffers, and your most valued employees become flight risks. Read more to find out how to build trust. READ NOW 11 Things Your Employees May Not be Telling You    Here are ten things that you’re not going to hear from your employees - many of which you should hear! READ NOW Don't Lead Like You Manage Your Fantasy Football Team    How's your fantasy football team doing? Here are five reasons why you shouldn’t manage your employees the way you manage your fantasy football team. READ NOW The Top 10 Challenges a Manager Will Face   Management has its share of perks and rewards. But there’s a price to pay for the privilege to lead, the status, and those extra rewards and perks. Read more to find out what they are. READ NOW Featured Articles • Contractors Beware if the CRA Declares You a Personal Services Corporation! • Here's Why HR Should Report to the CEO • 14 Things We'll Miss About Starbucks' La Boulange Bakery • Your Guide to the 6 Types of Business for Federal Tax Purposes • What Are Bylaws for a Nonprofit? • Interpersonal Communication Success Tips • The Proxy Statement for New Investors • 5 Do's and Don'ts for Your Elevator Pitch Advertisement About Management & Leadership  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Management & Leadership newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

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