
Merriam-Webster Dictionary Definition of Accountability
: the quality or state of being accountable; especially : an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one’s actions.
Many of you would class yourselves as responsible people…..
But are you accountable?
These words are often used interchangeably, however whether you are a responsible person or an accountable person can have a huge impact on your life.
And just a subtle change in mindset can help you achieve your goals.
A buddy of mine, Steve, was interviewing potential candidates for a position within his company. His offices are city center based, and that particular day there was a multi-vehicle accident that caused gridlock just before the interviews were due to begin. Immediately he started receiving very apologetic phone calls from people stuck in the traffic asking to reschedule their appointments.