SEPTEMBER 2023 WLP NEWSLETTER

Hello Accountability Sisters!

In the dynamic world of leadership, there’s one crucial element that sometimes gets overlooked: accountability. I invite you to explore the profound impact of accountability, which forms the cornerstone of Executive Presence -an embodiment of credibility, clarity, confidence, and charisma that inspires trust and mutual respect.

At its core, accountability is about taking ownership, fulfilling commitments, and meeting expectations. It’s about honoring your responsibilities to the people who matter most. 

Accountability is essential for several reasons:

Reputation: Reputation is who you and your company are being. Being accountable builds a reputation of reliability and integrity, which are invaluable in nurturing long-term relationships and fostering a strong company culture.

Checks and Balances: Ensuring that everyone fulfills their responsibilities, creates a sense of fairness and transparency within a team.

Learning from Loss: Sometimes, even setbacks can be considered wins. Accountability includes acknowledging and learning from our mistakes.

Accountability in Relationships: Holding clients, team members, and even our own self accountable is about furthering our growth, our contribution, and a greater sense of value. 

Self-Care and Prioritization: Accountability extends to self-care and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Celebrating Achievements: Celebrating small victories is just as important as tackling big goals. Recognizing achievements boosts morale and motivation.

Tips for Cultivating Accountability:

To set yourself up for success in the realm of accountability, consider the following:

• Take Responsibility: Take 100% responsibility for your impact, even if it’s unintentional. Be mindful of how your actions affect others.
• Honor Commitments:  Remember why you are doing what you’re doing or why you are asking someone to do something. Consider what common wins, standards, and boundaries are necessary to be reliable and most importantly reach your goals.
• Be Outcome Focused: Communicate clear outcomes and measurable results concisely. Remember what and when are often more important than how we get there.
• Cultivating Presence and Empathy: Immerse yourself completely in the moment, engage in active listening, and cultivate empathy. Extend warm invitations for others to openly express their thoughts and concerns. Recognize that encountering resistance and elevating standards is an inherent part of the process.
• Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energies: Harmonize the dynamics of assertiveness and receptivity. Embrace assertiveness when the situation demands it, while remaining receptive to alternative perspectives. Prioritizing openness to different viewpoints can hold more significance than the need to assert a particular viewpoint. Cultivate patience.
• Facilitate Productive Conflict: Embrace productive conflict as a means of growth and improvement. Develop protocols for resolving disputes constructively. Utilize models like the Whole Message Model and FBI (Feelings, Behavior, Impact) to communicate effectively and resolve conflicts.
• Celebrate Progress: Lastly, celebrate your wins, both big and small. Acknowledging achievements fuels motivation and strengthens the culture of accountability.

Special thanks to our speakers, Irma Parone, Charla Stevens & Dr. Sarah Reiff-Hekking, for sharing their time and expertise. Their contact information is in this month’s presentation and the contact list.

As you navigate your leadership journey, remember that accountability is not just a duty but a gift you offer to your team and yourself. It’s the key to building trust, maintaining credibility, and achieving success in your professional endeavors.

Wishing you a journey filled with accountability, growth, and many celebrations of success!

Nina ツ