TL;DR
To be a successful leader, one must hold themselves accountable by taking responsibility and acting with ethical behavior. This includes seeking continuous improvement and doing the right thing even when difficult.
Take on responsibility and manage it well.
Actively work toward the end goal.
Exhibit ethical, honest and transparent behavior.
Be trustworthy and humble, and they readily apologize when they're in the wrong.
Do the right thing, even when it is more difficult or will be personally and/or professionally disadvantageous.
Seek continuous improvement through feedback from others and self-review.
People who are not accountable tend to:
Make excuses or waste time playing the blame game.
Let someone else take the fall for their failings.
Allow hurdles to deter them.
Repeatedly express unfairness in their treatment and as the cause for their shortcomings.
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on November 3, 2020. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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