Rethinking Accountability: Balancing Empathy and Performance in Business
In the ever evolving landscape of modern business, accountability stands as a foundation for success. Yet, as of late, accountability seems to be taking a serious hit. Why? The root cause most often seems to be tied to an overextended and confused application of empathy, which, if left unchecked, more often than not, leads to underperformance.
How Does Accountability Show Up In Your Organization?
When working with some of our CEO clients, one of their main complaints is: “No one takes accountability for anything around here!” Generally, this discussion moves into a conversation about how well that CEO is setting expectations and then managing to those...
Is a Tight Economy Causing You to Be a Short-Term Thinker?
Do your employees know how they impact profit in your company? Do they know which activities they do every day that will make or cost your company money? There is no better time than during or pending a likely recession for a business owner to stop thinking short-term...