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.
Five Reasons Why Understanding Acumen Is So Important
Axiology is the study of values. Stated more simply, it is the study of how we make judgments about good and bad. While axiology may be the technical name, the concept is often referred to as a person’s “acumen.” I discovered the concept of measuring an individual’s...
Leaders – It’s time we put “ability” back into ACCOUNTABILITY
There are two sides to the accountability coin, and as leaders we stand on both. The first side is all about being accountable to ourselves and for our teams (both direct and indirect) for the outcomes we are entrusted to deliver. The second side is all about...