39 Be Accountable
Some managers seem to subscribe to the philosophy, “It doesn’t matter if you win or lose, it’s how you place the blame.” These managers have fallen prey to the fourth fatal flaw—lack of accountability. Leaders who do not assume complete responsibility for the performance of a work group are bound to fail.
The accountable leader, on the other hand, identifies so strongly with the group that the success of the work group equals personal success. The responsible leader puts organizational goals ahead of personal ambitions and puts the welfare of the total organization ahead of his or her own department. The responsible leader does things for which there may be no immediate reward, but does them because they are the right thing ...
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