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The Theory of Accountability: Building a Truly Accountable, High-Performance, High-Growth Life for Yourself and Your Organization
E=mc2
You may think you know what this familiar formula means, but until you read Sam Silverstein’s breakthrough book, you will not know its true power or its potential. This is the Accountability Formula™, and it forms the heart of the Theory of Accountability™.
Silverstein’s Theory of Accountability has nothing to do with physics, the speed of light, or the relationship between space and time. It has everything to do with personal and organizational growth, and with establishing the kind of leadership in your own life that makes excuses a thing of the past…and inspires true commitment from others.
The Theory of Accountability states: Our lived EXPERIENCE is the direct result of our MINDSET and our COMMITMENT SQUARED.
Silverstein’s new book examines each of these critical elements in depth, and shows you how to leverage the power of accountability to create a sustainable high-performance life and organization.
E stands for Experience. Our experience is the results: the outcomes we achieve in our life, in our business, and everywhere else. It is what we produce. Our experience impacts the lives of everyone we come in contact with. The problem is, all too often, our experience is erratic, random, unplanned, and dysfunctional--with results to match.
M stands for Mindset. The accountable mindset is based on a conscious decision to embrace possibility rather than fear. When decisions are driven by fear, our experience and the experience of everyone we come in contact with suffers. On the other hand, when decisions are driven by a set of beliefs that are based on valuing people, and on a foundation of abundance rather than scarcity, our experience improves.
C2 stands for Commitment Squared. How do we ensure that our mindset is driven by possibility and abundance, rather than by fear and scarcity? By focusing on our ability to make, keep, and expand specific commitments. There is truly awesome power in commitment. The quality of the results you achieve is always based on two things: how committed you are to people, and how committed you are to your mindset and your core beliefs. These are the two commitments of the accountable person. When both kinds of commitments are in full play, when you are all in, you are living to your full potential. Such commitments are like compound interest, because they produce increasingly greater results over time.
Sam’s latest book offers leaders a proven system for taking control of your life and transforming yourself and your organization…by harnessing the awesome power of accountability.
You may think you know what this familiar formula means, but until you read Sam Silverstein’s breakthrough book, you will not know its true power or its potential. This is the Accountability Formula™, and it forms the heart of the Theory of Accountability™.
Silverstein’s Theory of Accountability has nothing to do with physics, the speed of light, or the relationship between space and time. It has everything to do with personal and organizational growth, and with establishing the kind of leadership in your own life that makes excuses a thing of the past…and inspires true commitment from others.
The Theory of Accountability states: Our lived EXPERIENCE is the direct result of our MINDSET and our COMMITMENT SQUARED.
Silverstein’s new book examines each of these critical elements in depth, and shows you how to leverage the power of accountability to create a sustainable high-performance life and organization.
E stands for Experience. Our experience is the results: the outcomes we achieve in our life, in our business, and everywhere else. It is what we produce. Our experience impacts the lives of everyone we come in contact with. The problem is, all too often, our experience is erratic, random, unplanned, and dysfunctional--with results to match.
M stands for Mindset. The accountable mindset is based on a conscious decision to embrace possibility rather than fear. When decisions are driven by fear, our experience and the experience of everyone we come in contact with suffers. On the other hand, when decisions are driven by a set of beliefs that are based on valuing people, and on a foundation of abundance rather than scarcity, our experience improves.
C2 stands for Commitment Squared. How do we ensure that our mindset is driven by possibility and abundance, rather than by fear and scarcity? By focusing on our ability to make, keep, and expand specific commitments. There is truly awesome power in commitment. The quality of the results you achieve is always based on two things: how committed you are to people, and how committed you are to your mindset and your core beliefs. These are the two commitments of the accountable person. When both kinds of commitments are in full play, when you are all in, you are living to your full potential. Such commitments are like compound interest, because they produce increasingly greater results over time.
Sam’s latest book offers leaders a proven system for taking control of your life and transforming yourself and your organization…by harnessing the awesome power of accountability.
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205 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 21, 2021
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June 20, 2023
The word "Accountability" has gotten a bad rap!
People typically think of it in a negative way. However, properly harnessed, accountability can take you to new heights and increase your productivity and contribution to the world!
In his book, "The Theory of Accountability", Sam Silverstein shares his insight and strategies for building a "truly accountable, high-performance, high-growth life" for yourself. He absolutely delivers on this promise!
The one element that I can trace back all the problems I see in my personal and professional life is a lack of accountability. Burnout, injury, personnel issues, morale, are just some of the toxic elements affecting the modern fire service (and professional organizations in general). If there was a proper approach to accountability implemented, these problems would be a thing of the past.
Read this book and become inspired to implement the practical ways that Silverstein shares with you! You will become a much better version of yourself, inside and out!
People typically think of it in a negative way. However, properly harnessed, accountability can take you to new heights and increase your productivity and contribution to the world!
In his book, "The Theory of Accountability", Sam Silverstein shares his insight and strategies for building a "truly accountable, high-performance, high-growth life" for yourself. He absolutely delivers on this promise!
The one element that I can trace back all the problems I see in my personal and professional life is a lack of accountability. Burnout, injury, personnel issues, morale, are just some of the toxic elements affecting the modern fire service (and professional organizations in general). If there was a proper approach to accountability implemented, these problems would be a thing of the past.
Read this book and become inspired to implement the practical ways that Silverstein shares with you! You will become a much better version of yourself, inside and out!
March 14, 2025
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I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The Theory of Accountability provides practical insights and strategies that are easy to understand and apply in real-world situations. It's a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their skills and approach to business challenges.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The Theory of Accountability provides practical insights and strategies that are easy to understand and apply in real-world situations. It's a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their skills and approach to business challenges.
October 22, 2021
I won this book in a goodreads giveaway.
The idea behind this book is be accountable in all areas of your business and your life. Most of the topics have been covered in other books. This one uses different wording and so might be helpful to people who struggled with other, similar books.
The idea behind this book is be accountable in all areas of your business and your life. Most of the topics have been covered in other books. This one uses different wording and so might be helpful to people who struggled with other, similar books.
February 7, 2024
Accountability con claridad día a día.
Me encantan los ejemplos, la implicación de salir de zona de confort e ir más allá de los límites. La combinación con el tema de mindset. Y las frases introductorias por capítulo.
Me encantan los ejemplos, la implicación de salir de zona de confort e ir más allá de los límites. La combinación con el tema de mindset. Y las frases introductorias por capítulo.
November 22, 2021
Thank you Goodreads, author and publisher for the free giveaway copy of this book.
Simple, straight forward discussion around accountability. I read it in one day.
Simple, straight forward discussion around accountability. I read it in one day.
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