Accountability Now!: Living the Ten Principles of Personal Leadership

by Mark Sasscer

In an ever-changing world, it is important to remember that we can control our reactions and responses to other people and the situations that arise in life. Accountability Now! shares ways we can all learn to become more resilient in the face of change, find greater happiness, and create an environment where others can learn to do the same. Mark Sasscer, founder and CEO of an international leadership consulting and training firm, relies on ten principles of personal leadership in order to teach others to take ownership for their choices, decisions, outcomes, and consequences. While exploring these ten principles that encourage others to be fully present and authentic and humanistic, model high performance, initiate courageous conversations, and mentor others, Sasscer shares not only the stories from many of the forty leaders who contributed to this book, but also details from his own personal journey as he coaches others on how to improve their own outcomes in life. With a focus on building healthy relationships where expectations are timely and realistic, and feedback is routinely shared, Sasscer guides leaders of all types on a path to creating the kind of self-awareness that results in a successful professional career, peace of mind, and ultimately personal contentment.

Genres: Leadership

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2010

Reviews

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Once again, a good read from Sasscer. My hospital already uses the ten leadership principles so it was good to read the work behind them and understand each one and how to apply each one to my own leadership growth.

[Nex Juice · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this little book - it wasn't at all about what I thought it would be. It's more about being accountable to yourself for your actions, choices and behaviors.

My full review and summary is on Youtube at https://youtu.be/8KT-vUfSOrs

The 10 Principles are:

1) Be in the moment
2) Be authentic and humanistic
3) Volunteer discretionary effort constantly
4) Model high performance - desired behaviors that drive desired results
5) Respect and leverage separate realities
6) Be curious v. judgmental
7) Look in mirror first - be accountable
8) Have courageous conversations

I've never had trouble having uncomfortable conversations, but I've definitely had trouble remaining "humanistic" while doing so. Thinking about the truth that we all have separate realities - and that there is SO much about every single person and thing that we don't know - was very humbling for me. Which is exactly what I need so I can stop acting like a know-it-all and assuming I have all the answers/solutions for everything. Half the time (or more) I haven't even taken the time to listen well enough to properly diagnose the problem! I also loved the advice to be curious instead of judgmental. So much awesome advice in here. I have been practicing, but damn it takes a lot of energy to undo habits that you've established for nearly 30 years! Awareness is the first step, and I have the desire to change, so I know that means I can! It is within my control.

[p h · Rating 5 out of 5]

Inspiration l

great words to like by. you should read this book and really pay close attention to its words
recommended for life at home and work