A guide to personal accountability-the fundamental key to leadership success With the toughest economic downturn in recent history, the issue of accountability has taken center stage. However accountability is often confused with punishment, fault, blame and guilt. In this book, the author argues that the only true accountability is "personal accountability" and the only way to achieve it is to take responsibility for the outcomes of your choices, behaviors and actions. The 85% Solution reveals that to be truly accountable, leaders must accept no less than 85% of the responsibility for the outcomes of your actions; Empower themselves to take the risks and actions you must in order to get what they want; and Show they are willing to answer for the outcomes that result from their choices and actions.
- Offers a practical guide to personal accountability and reveals how this leads to personal and business success
- Guides readers to take the risks and actions to reach their goals
- Contains self-assessments for determining personal accountability index
The author is an experienced consultant who works with organizations, teams, and individuals to improve their personal and work lives.
Table of Contents:
Foreword by David A. Costello xi
Introduction 1
Part I Responsibility
The Queen of Victims: A Fairy Tale 11
It’s My Responsibility 15
You Are Responsible: A Before-the-Fact Mind-set 18
Planet What Is 21
Put the 85% Solution to Work for You 24
Get Off of Planet Guilt 30
No Fault, No Guilt, No Blame 35
“I Am Not Lazy, I Just Pretend I Am” 40
A Good Reason Not to Share 45
All for One, One for All 51
Follow the Leader? 55
The Accountability Quotient, Part 1 58
Part II Self-Empowerment
Make a Splash 65
Empower Thyself 68
The 85% Connection 74
What’s Your Point? 77
The Choice Is Yours 81
Empowerment in Real Numbers 87
Your Unique Definition of Success 90
Spread the Word 98
Go for the Goal 103
Empower Your Attitude 107
Empower Your Time 119
Empower Your Words 132
The Accountability Quotient, Part 2 147
Part III Personal Accountability
It Goes Both Ways 155
Stand Up 159
What You’ll Give Up 162
Tell the Truth 167
What If You Don’t Get Caught? 174
Own Your Choices—Right or Wrong 179
Crystal Clear 182
Write It Down 186
A Clear Risk 193
Floating in We-We 196
Just in Time 202
Rolling Heads 206
Sticks and Stones 209
Holding Others Accountable 213
To Thine Own Self Be Clear 220
The Accountability Quotient, Part 3 225
Epilogue 229
The Author 232
Index 234
About the Author :
Linda Galindo consults with organizations, teams, and individuals who aim to improve their work and personal lives through greater personal accountability. She is a keynote speaker and conducts executive level seminars and retreats. She has been a regular contributor to Connect magazine and Lab Medicine. Galindo is experienced in change management, accountability, leadership development, and cultural assessment. Versera Performance Consulting offers consulting and training services based on the content in The 85% Solution. Versera's validated Accountability Assessment, based on Linda Galindo's development and design, measures an individual's accountability on four dimensions. Versera's 8-hour and 4-hour facilitated workshops teach the mind-set and behaviors that create lasting individual and organizational accountability.
