{"product_id":"achieve-with-accountability-isbn-9781119314080","title":"Achieve with Accountability","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eACCOUNTABILITY IS THE CATALYST THAT IGNITES: Accelerated Change, Robust Employee Engagement, Intensified Ownership, Relentless Perseverance, Impeccable Alignment, and propels individuals, teams and organizations to desired results. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccountability crumbles silos, boosts teamwork and collaboration, strengthens camaraderie, creativity, resiliency, agility, trust, and communication\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAchieve with Accountability \u003c\/i\u003epresents a recipe for awakening the \u003cb\u003ewhatever it takes attitude \u003c\/b\u003eto achieve what matters most to individuals, teams and organizations. Discover how to transform accountability into a positive, engaging and forward looking experience that will secure your position in the new world of work. Learn how to kick-start a revolution that will blast your team or organization to new heights of success. We are in a brawl with no rules, where the fast, flexible and agile will eat and spit out the slow, over-thinking and complacent. When you relinquish accountability you place your future in the hands of other people or events. It's only by \u003cb\u003etaking\u003c\/b\u003e accountability and ownership for our circumstances that we can achieve what matters most. Embrace the accountability fundamentals that have helped individuals, teams and organizations for years to achieve and exceed what matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the world coming at us fast and furious every day, it's easy to feel like you've lost control of your own life, your team or your organization. By choosing to \u003cb\u003etake\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003elead\u003c\/b\u003e accountability you reclaim control and are able to direct your own destiny.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop the agility, flexibility and resiliency to adapt and thrive during constant change\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFoster a can-do, resolute, solutions focus in the face of difficult challenges, obstacles and barriers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEradicate the blame-game and vanquish excuse-making that stifles peak performance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eShed feelings of disarray, discomfort, apathy, entitlement, indifference and despair\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake control over your circumstances and achieve what matters most\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnleash voluntary contributions of discretionary performance that is often left untapped in individuals, teams and organizations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablish unshakable trust and credibility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability is a current that feeds into the slipstream of success. Your performance, your decisions, and your results are all your responsibility; when you operate from that premise, magic happens. \u003ci\u003eAchieve with Accountability \u003c\/i\u003eshows you how to nourish that can-do mindset, so you can begin to achieve what matters most.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author xi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResources, Solutions, and Workshops xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface: Taking Accountability xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1 Taking Accountability 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePositively the Best Decision 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTake Accountability or Blame? The Stakes Are High 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Magic of Taking Accountability 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Rewards of Taking Accountability 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability Accelerator 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShine the Spotlight on the One and Only 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Unexpected and Illuminating Discovery 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo They Know the Rules of the Game? 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2 Choices 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDecisions Determine Destiny 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStay the Course—Avoid Drowning “Below the Water” 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeware of the Bell 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Accountability—It Is a Choice, and Everyone’s Job 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere Do They Learn Those Things? 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWords Are Cheap—The Actions We Choose Are What Matters 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Enemies: Justifications, Explanations, Reasons, Rationalizations, Vindications, and Excuses 54\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Did Randy Cross the Road? 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3 Accountability—What Is It? 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnce Defined, It Flows 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre You Fully Recognizing Your Realities? 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Eyes Have It 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave You Accepted Ownership for Your Realities? 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYoda—The Accountability Coach 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons from Hyrum 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSolutions Abound 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Obvious Next Step 90\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4 Accountability Transcends 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePowerful Shift in Perception 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCement the Focus 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Magical Mindset Shift 103\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLessons from the Marauders 106\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability Trumps Responsibility 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo LAG or to LEAD 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5 The Preeminent Organization 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability Is the Catalyst 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShaping an Accountable Culture 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIgnite Desired Accountable Behaviors 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Power of Genuine Appreciation 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCulture: How We Do Things Around Here 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForging an Accountable Culture: Little Things Matter—A Lot! 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre the Experiences in Your Culture Nurturing Accountability? 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Relationship Triad: Experiences, Beliefs and Actions 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eYou Alone Are Accountable for How You Are Perceived 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustaining an Accountable Culture: Tune-Ups Required 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability Tip: Do Not Shoulder Their Accountabilities 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo Not Dwell on Why: Keep Moving Forward 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAccountability in Times of Change: Overcome Fear and Denial 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pinnacle: The Accountable Organization 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLive and Lead Accountably 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMIKE EVANS\u003c\/b\u003e is the Executive Vice President of QuestMark. He has served in senior leadership and consulting roles with Kotter International, FranklinCovey, and Tom Peters Company. He has developed a unique perspective from working alongside a star studded list of world-renowned thought leaders, including Dr. John Kotter, Dr. Stephen Covey, Tom Peters, Jim Kouzes, Hyrum Smith, Steve Farber and Chris McChesney. He consults with senior teams, delivers keynote speeches, facilitates custom workshops and provides coaching and consulting on a variety of subject areas, including Personal and Organizational Accountability, Change Leadership, Culture Shaping, Flawless Execution and Exemplary Leadership. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ewww.questmarkcompany.com; www.achievewithaccountability.com \u003c\/b\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn today’s complex, highly competitive, global environment, those who will survive and thrive in this new world of work are individuals, teams, and organizations who can maintain high levels of accountability and remain focused on must-achieve desired results. \u003ci\u003eAchieve with Accountability\u003c\/i\u003e is your personal handbook for awakening your (or your team or organization’s) inner confidence, drive, perseverance, determination, resolve, and can-do mindset. It will hone your skills and capacity to achieve what matters most. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Discover what impels top-performing individuals, teams, and organizations to excel, thrive, and achieve their most desired results. Let leadership expert Mike Evans show you how to awaken and release from in you, your team, and your organization the discretionary performance that resides within, but is often left untapped. Transform accountability into an engaging, upbeat, positive, forward looking experience that will secure you, your team, and your organization a position in the new world of work.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultivate resiliency, agility, and steely resolve\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBoost collaboration, teamwork, and camaraderie\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCrumble silos and abolish territorialism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEstablish unshakable trust and credibility\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eObliterate excuse-making and the blame-game\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInvigorate ownership, engagement, and alignment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnleash creativity and a focus on solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e As Mike Evans explains, when you abdicate accountability you relinquish control of your destiny and place your fate in the hands of other people and events. Without fluff, hyperbole, rhetoric, or complicated models, \u003ci\u003eAchieve with Accountability\u003c\/i\u003e reveals how individuals, teams, and organizations adopt and nourish the focus, determination, resolve, and perseverance needed to achieve what is most important. Complacency and the status quo are the death-knell to individuals, teams, and organizations.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This must-have resource reveals how to develop the agility, flexibility, and resiliency to flourish in today’s unpredictable world of constant change. The author details how to cultivate “both individually and organizationally” a resolute, whatever it takes, mindset to capitalize on opportunities and to overcome challenges, barriers, and obstacles. This essential guide arms you with an easily implemented game plan to eradicate the blame-game and vanquish the excuse making that stifles optimal performance. 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