Stop Pointing at Me! Which Way Do You Point Your Accountability Finger?
There are two kinds of people when it comes to accountability.
Those who point their index fingers outward
Those who point their index fingers inward
We all know too well that most people are quick to blame others and slow to take responsibility. They make excuses or tell a long-winded story about what went wrong and why. Obviously these people feel their success or failure is “outside of their control.”
The more powerful belief is that things are within our control. It then follows that we are, in fact, responsible for what happens around us and to us.
I’ve developed a disciplined system that helps people accept accountability. This system breaks down all the components into essential elements. We can develop a less emotional view and a more scientific one.
But before I share that with you, let me take you back a few years in my own life.
In my first career, I was a professional pilot. In the flying business, Captain is the only job to have. But before you can be a Captain, you must first prove yourself as a safe, competent and...