Leadership

What does a high accountability culture look like? Well, it doesn't happen overnight; the culture evolves from one person or event to the next. However, one common denominator is that in an accountability culture everyone holds each other accountable for their commitments in a positive and productive manner.  This type of culture is typically found in high performance teams. Teammates will not let their teammates down, and therefore, they perform creating a culture of high productivity and typically successful outcomes. As a leader, we need to be aware of accountability gaps. In many cases we are responsible for the gap. I have committed this sin. When assigning a task or a project, I have been at fault for not being clear [...]

Timeless Truths Over the past several months, reflection has become a key part of many of our daily lives. It could be the tumultuous time we're in, old age, or a combination of both (likely both in my case). Below are some truths I have learned over the years to help during challenging times: Start each day with a renewed commitment to be passionate about your leadership role. Leadership is a privilege, not a right. It's a responsibility, a way of life, and not a title. The first person you lead is yourself. We are responsible for our character, our competence and our courage. We can't delegate those responsibilities to anyone else, nor can we blame anyone other than ourselves [...]