In this episode, which is part 11 of David´s CALM leadership series, he looks at the role accountability plays in becoming an effective leader. He also explains why organizational accountability starts and ends with having and communicating a compelling why.

David also explains how any business can uncover and tap into the power of its compelling why.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• When people have a compelling reason to do so, they become super heroes and strength seems to come from nowhere. This natural tendency can be tapped into.
• Business is not about making money for the shareholders. It is about solving problems for your customers. That is what the team is actually working to achieve. That is its why.
• What intrinsically motivates you and your team? What do you love most about what you do?
• Work out what you stand for and what you stand against.
• Ask each team member what they think the business is there to achieve.
• If your purpose is compelling enough, ownership becomes the only obvious choice for people.
• Be accountable to your purpose above all else. Ask will this new software/process/tool help us to achieve our purpose? If not, what will?

BEST MOMENTS
‘Accountability resides deep inside us all,’

‘Motivate people into action, rather than manipulate.’

‘What is the difference that you are trying to make in the world?’

‘Your purpose as an organization, your reason for being, your compelling why is a living, breathing thing.’

EPISODE RESOURCES
Start With Why - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Start-Why-Leaders-Inspire-Everyone/dp/0241958229/

ABOUT THE SHOW
People with purpose make a difference. Imagine a world where more people can just get their purpose out of them, into a plan and then actually make it happen. What a world that would be - People everywhere finding meaning and harnessing that to bring inspiration and energy to each and every day, changing lives for the better. But no one ever achieved anything on their own - we all have something unique to bring and that means we all have to play our part - if we want to go far we have to go together and lead or serve towards a vision of the world we want to see. Everyone has a story to tell, and this show is where these stories come to life.

ABOUT THE HOST
David Roberts is a highly regarded CEO, mentor, and investor with 30 years of experience across multiple sectors. As an intrapreneur and entrepreneur David has bought, grown, started and sold several businesses, working with values-driven start-ups, award-winning SMEs, and multinational corporations on strategies for service excellence, leadership, and profitable growth. David’s passion is for purpose and creating an environment where everyone can succeed, through building teams that get things done, execute on their mission with passion, deliver exceptional service and really make a difference.

ARTWORK CREDIT
Penny Roberts - https://www.instagram.com/penpennypencils

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