“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.”
~ M. Gandhi
When we defer responsibility for our own actions to others, we conveniently excuse ourselves of any need to change. After all, it wasn’t our fault. This places us in a victimization mode that is seductively destructive.
We can rationalize all kinds of behavior this way and never feel the need to hold ourselves accountable. And because we never feel the need to change, we will remain stagnant.
This obviously has implications for each one of us as individuals. But consider also the impact it has on those we lead, who look up to us as examples and who emulate the behavior of the “one in charge.”
If we as leaders are to bring out the best in others, we must start with ourselves.
Sometimes that means being honest about the times when we are not at our best so that we can set a true example of accountability and responsibility.
How can we expect accountability from others if we cannot hold ourselves to the same standards?
Unleash the Extraordinary!
Diane Bolden
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