Holding Ourselves Accountable

In business, there is nowhere to hide. The successful business person holds himself or herself responsible and accountable for achieving the vision of the business.

This way of thinking and acting moves us beyond seeing ourselves as a victim of circumstances.

Developing this mindset builds confidence and resilience.

There is a wonderful story in a book that I am reading at the moment. The book is Success Built to Last – Creating a Life That Matters, by Jerry Porras, Stewart Emery and Mark Thompson.

In a chapter entitled "Wounds to Wisdom," the authors recount the story of Joe Nichols, a highly successful businessman who has dedicated his life to building a successful business for himself, his family, and his community, despite his quadriplegia.

It is an inspirational account of a man who, against the odds, held himself accountable to his vision and took responsibility for his life.

Success in business means holding ourselves accountable to our mission, vision and values.