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    Cu Lead 301: The Importance of Accountability Mr. Mark Biddinger

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    CU LEAD 301

    THE IMPORTANCE OF ACCOUNTABILITY

    Mr. Mark Biddinger


    The Importance of Accountability

    Presented by:
    Mark Biddinger
    Director of Financial Planning & Analysis
    Disclaimers

    I will not address every aspect of accountability

    I will not give you an answer for every situation

    I will not guarantee your success as a leader

    Accountability is hard and takes humility


    Higher Calling
    We are hard-wired to not be accountable
    In our sinful nature, we are full of pride, arrogance and a quest for independence.

    Look at the state of the world

    We are accountable to God:


    Romans 14:12 ESV
    So then each of us will give an account of himself to God

    We are accountable to one another:


    James 5:16 ESV
    Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another

    Being accountable make us stronger


    Proverbs 27:17 ESV
    Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another
    What is it?
    Definition of Accountability
    Being accountable simply means being responsible for decisions made,
    actions taken, and assignments completed

    It is a two way street

    Accountability is a key element of leadership


    “Anyone holding themselves accountable to nobody ought not to be trusted by
    anybody.”
    – Thomas Paine
    Accountability in Leadership

    Accountability builds trust

    Perhaps the most important result of accountability is


    trust, which is essential in any relationship..
    Accountability in Leadership

    Accountability improves performance

    Accountability eliminates the time and effort you


    spend on distracting activities and other unproductive
    behavior.
    Accountability in Leadership

    Accountability promotes ownership

    When you make people accountable for their actions,


    you’re effectively teaching them to value their work.
    Accountability in Leadership

    Accountability inspires confidence

    When done right, accountability can increase your


    team members’ skills and confidence. Don’t mistake
    accountability for controlling behavior.
    Practical Application
    Hypocrisy exists in the space between language and action

    Accountability is – first and foremost – about being reliable

    Be prepared, set goals & clear standards

    Communicate…A LOT…to help set expectations

    Ask questions
    Practical Application
    Don’t act you like you everything

    Lean on the wisdom of others

    Be willing to say “I don’t know”

    Admit when you are wrong

    Don’t blame others – OWN IT

    Don’t make excuses or get defensive


    Practical Application
    No matter where you are in life, always strive to
    have a teacher, a student, and a friend

    …a Paul, a Timothy and a Barnabas

    …older, younger, peer


    www.Cedarville.edu/studentleadership
    slp@Cedarville.edu
    937-766-7955

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