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By: Kris Bovay

Kris Bovay — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:15:26 +0000

Thanks Tim. In working with clients developing leadership skills (theirs and their reports), we spend a lot of time on accountability. It’s interesting how few understand who’s accountable for what.

By: ZoomerangBlog

ZoomerangBlog — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:02:31 +0000

All excellent points – The Moliere quote says it all indeed “It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable.” Thanks for that

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By: tom

tom — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:05:28 +0000

wow powerful quote Tim.
Hmm now that I think about it this can help or harm you depending on the situation.

let’s hear some thoughts about the quote from others?

By: TJ McCue

TJ McCue — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 17:13:37 +0000

Hi Tim,
Wow. Wow. 1) Do unto others as you would have them announce to 100,000 people you have done.

I’m simply going to have to come back in and re-read and digest the full weight of this post. But thanks so much for writing it.

Profound.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:53:05 +0000

Interesting thoughts. I have also always wondered if those taped phone calls ever come into play when they review employee performance. I know a few people whose experiences have been less than ideal with a service rep.

Love the qoute from Richard Smith’s article too.

By: Martin Lindeskog

Martin Lindeskog — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:36:35 +0000

Dan,

I agree with you that should demand accountability with people you work with. I see it as a matter of trading value for value between individuals. It is based on the virtue of justice.

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:27:40 +0000

What about demanding accountability from services you use and paying only based on performance? I’ve been moving more and more of my business to places that only charge based on results – for example, I moved my PR away from a retained publicist to Publicity Guaranteed which only charges based on articles placed – and I’ve already saved money. I am looking into similar such services in other areas where I’m spending. Demanding accountability isn’t just about personal responsibility but also demanding it from others you work with. Great blog post!

By: Martin Lindeskog

Martin Lindeskog — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 10:12:10 +0000

Sharon & Arthur: We are creating support for the individual here and now!

Have you good examples on companies that are focusing on the individual employee? As one example, go and read on BB&T’s site (Attributes Of An Outstanding BB&T Employee).