Leadership: 5 Signs That You Are Not Taking Responsibility
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Sign 1
- You look for scapegoats when things don’t go according to plan.
- You look for external factors to justify lack of delivery such as the economy, the competition, lack of funding, to name just a few.
- You hear yourself saying, “If only they would……”
- You are failing to recognise or accept that things need changing.
- You never say, “I am responsible and the buck stops with me”.
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What else would you add to the list of 5?
Duncan Brodie of Goals and Achievements helps accountants and health professionals to achieve success and realize their professional potential through being highly effective leaders and managers. For more information and to sign up for his free audio e-course click here
About the Author Duncan Brodie
Since 2006 I’ve worked with in excess of 8,000 accountants and professionals in workshops, seminars and one to one helping them land their next jobs and become better leaders, presenters and business partners. Before that I spent 25 years in accountancy climbing the career ladder from Payments Clerk to FD. I’m a CIMA Fellow, Certified Professional Coach and Team Coach Facilitator.