Holding Myself Accountable To My Purpose

Having a sense of meaning and purpose in my own life is the starting point for the journey of managing, leading and owning a successful business.

This is not a one-off learning experience, but a never-ending process by which we live a life that is examined, renewed and enacted on a daily basis.

The late, great Peter Drucker referred to three key areas of effectiveness for top executives:

1. They understand and attend to the culture of the business.
2. They develop the people around them.
3. They get results.
   

These areas of effectiveness also apply to the successful business person.

Reminding ourselves daily of what really matters to us keeps us accountable in these three essential areas of our business.

We must continually bind ourselves to our Mission, Vision and Values, and by so doing, define our purpose. Next, we must think strategically, and by so doing, formulate the plan that will fulfill our purpose. Finally, we must commit to doing what it takes to make it all happen.

How sure are you about your purpose?

What do you do to hold yourself accountable to it in your business?

Good questions for thought.