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.
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...
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...
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...
While it’s nice to put 2020 behind us, there’s no shortage of unpredictable stressors and complex, deeply rooted problems to kick off 2021. Many businesses still feel overwhelmed and are asking: How did we get here? How do we move forward? How do we ensure lessons are...
