cu lead 301 - cedarville university
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CU LEAD 301
THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Mr. Mark Biddinger
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The Importance of Accountability
Presented by:
Mark Biddinger
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
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Disclaimers
I will not address every aspect of accountability
I will not give you an answer for every situation
I will not guarantee your success as a leader
Accountability is hard and takes humility
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Higher Calling
We are hard-wired to not be accountableIn our sinful nature, we are full of pride, arrogance and a quest for independence.
Look at the state of the world
We are accountable to God:Romans 14:12 ESV So then each of us will give an account of himself to God
We are accountable to one another:James 5:16 ESV Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another
Being accountable make us strongerProverbs 27:17 ESV Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another
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What is it?
Definition of AccountabilityBeing accountable simply means being responsible for decisions made, actions taken, and assignments completed
It is a two way street
Accountability is a key element of leadership“Anyone holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by anybody.”– Thomas Paine
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Accountability in Leadership
Accountability builds trust
Perhaps the most important result of accountability is trust, which is essential in any relationship..
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Accountability in Leadership
Accountability improves performance
Accountability eliminates the time and effort you spend on distracting activities and other unproductive behavior.
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Accountability in Leadership
Accountability promotes ownership
When you make people accountable for their actions, you’re effectively teaching them to value their work.
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Accountability in Leadership
Accountability inspires confidence
When done right, accountability can increase your team members’ skills and confidence. Don’t mistake accountability for controlling behavior.
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Practical Application
Hypocrisy exists in the space between language and action
Accountability is – first and foremost – about being reliable
Be prepared, set goals & clear standards
Communicate…A LOT…to help set expectations
Ask questions
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Practical Application
Don’t act you like you everything
Lean on the wisdom of others
Be willing to say “I don’t know”
Admit when you are wrong
Don’t blame others – OWN IT
Don’t make excuses or get defensive
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Practical Application
No matter where you are in life, always strive to have a teacher, a student, and a friend
…a Paul, a Timothy and a Barnabas
…older, younger, peer
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