15 - How to Hold People Accountable

"A real leader is somebody who can help us overcome the limitations of our own individual laziness and selfishness and weakness and fear and get us to do better things than we can get ourselves to do on our own." David Foster Wallace Accountability is holding people responsible for their actions (and outcomes) appropriate to their competency, authority and within their realm of responsibility. This Episode Covers: How to lay the foundation for successful accountability How to have an accountability conversation The benefit of accountability Highlights Include: 00:02:20 The definition of accountability 00:02:38 The winning mindset of successful construction leaders 00:03:22 Why accountability is necessary 00:04:42 The team aspect of construction 00:05:46 The foundation for successful accountability 00:06:59 The "Peter Principle" in construction 00:14:31 How to have an accountability conversation 00:18:31 The frustration one of Eric's clients had with accountability 00:20:17 The consequence of a lack of accountability 00:21:48 Why don't we hold people accountable? (Fear plays a big role) 00:22:40 The benefits of accountability 00:27:24 How to get into action This episode is brought to you by The Construction Leaders Dashboard. The Construction Leaders Dashboard is one of the simplest and yet most powerful tools for leaders in construction companies of all sizes. Construction companies use this tool to get clear on strategic priorities, recruit new field and office talent who are aligned with the mission and values of the firm, and as a development planning tool to develop the next generation of leaders. It will empower you to: Focus on what matters, so that you spend your time doing the things that have the most impact with clients. Make sure that everyone in the organization is aligned, accountable, and contributing equally to the company's growth and success. Attract, develop, and retain future leaders who can continue to move the organization forward. To instantly download your copy of the dashboard, go to: https://www.ericanderton.com/cld