| Do You Take Responsibility For Your Actions? December 8th, 2011 by Bill Boyajian |
Are you brave enough to take the responsibility for your actions? Responsibility, stated simply, is being accountable for what is within your power to control. Learn to deal with things you can control. Do that well, and you’ll be better able to deal with things outside your control. We hear it said that we are responsible for our own actions. If we get angry, we are responsible. If we make a mistake, we are responsible. If we achieve something great, we are responsible. Our human nature likes to take credit for our successes but downplay our failures. To have the mind of a leader, you need to make a habit of taking full responsibility for any outcome, good or bad. James, one of my directors years ago, was a brilliant, tough, and resourceful man. He was given major tasks within the organization and performed them well. I liked his ability to get things done, but the quality I liked the most was his willingness to take responsibility for his actions, including his occasional mistakes. When something went wrong, James shouldered the responsibility, for himself and for his people. He had courage, and I appreciated that. James knew that a leader with confidence and integrity doesn’t dodge the occasional problem, challenge, or failure that comes with responsibility. He was willing to suck it up and say, boldly, “I made a mistake” or “It was my responsibility” or “I blew it.” James also knew that accepting responsibility head on– especially for a problem– would diffuse the situation sooner and allow things to move along. Responsible behavior is critical for leaders. It must be encouraged, valued, and reinforced from the top down in any business or organization. Responsibility that is not reinforced begins to fade, and ultimately has a devastating effect on your leadership. Responsibility is something you take, while respect and authority are things you earn. Tags: Business Development, Business Tips, Ethics, Integrity, Leadership, Leadership Excellence, Leadership Problems, Leadership Skills, Learning, Life Tips, Management, Reality, Responsibility, Success |
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