How accountable are you?

Personality accountability is definitely a competency and those who embrace it have a strong sense of responsibility; Here are some ways to show you practice personal accountability.

KEEP YOUR COMMITMENTS: In simple ways such as being a person of your word, honouring people’s faith in you, dealing with your challenges in a mature manner, delivering on your promises to all- your peers, the reportees not just your manager.

OWN WHAT YOU INFLUENCE: You influence people, results and not just the things you directly do have authority. For example who is looking up to you? Who can you positively influence by your right example?.If someone were looking for a mentor would they ask you? Keep things professional and focus on what you can create to be a positive impact instead of reacting to what happens around you.

BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR BEHAVIOUR: You can expect others will behave a certain way but the only thing you can guarantee or control is your own behaviour. So try not to behave on the basis of how someone behaves towards you. Seemingly calm or content people are not those who don’t have any problems but those who have chosen to keep things in perspective.

MAKE INTEGRITY VISIBLE: This does not mean you have to be an angel or infallible but you cannot fall down on the basics, such as leading by example especially when it’s difficult, willingness to draw the lines between right and wrong, what’s acceptable versus what is not.

DO YOUR BEST ALWAYS: Not only when circumstances are ‘perfect’. A reasonable workplace or boss would not expect that you do brilliantly in sub-optimal circumstances but only that to do your best in whatever circumstance. Aim to be productive always.
Now take action: Where do you need to show greater personal accountability?