To hear it, see it, feel it, use the power of it…ACCOUNTABILITY is an amazing tool for change in individuals and organizations. A powerful email from an accountability champion in one of my client organizations points out the power of example. Here is what he wrote:
To all,
It is very nice to see that some players in the NFL have Accountability.
This morning I was reading the Sports section in the NCTimes. The article was about the SF 49ers football player who fumbled in OT to give the Giants the win. Kyle Williams has been taking a beating from the press and fans. Maybe you have heard about some of this. What amazed me and got my attention was how Kyle is responding. If you want the full article I have attached a copy. However, here is the quote from the article that got my attention.
“It’s one of those things you have to take accountability for,” Williams said. “Everybody is responsible for what they do on the field. It’s something that I was responsible for and I made a mistake and it’s time to own up to it and move forward.”
You can see why this caught my eye and why I thought to share with all of you. Accountability is all around us and it is refreshing when public figures actually step up and “own” their mistakes.
Rob Jordan | SKS Inc. | Human Resources
