“Accountability is the glue that ties commitment to the result” — Bob Proctor

What does accountability mean to you?

I get responses of being responsible for how you act, react, for the actions we take, and the decisions we make. But also responses such as “What do you mean?”, “What is this?”, especially, in the German-speaking world. Accountability in the German language “Rechenschaftspflicht” is not a commonly used term and the meaning is hardly understood.

According to Oxford learners dictionaries: “The fact of being responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked”.

Accountability has multiple facets of meaning. I’ve always been a person who follows through on what I promise and takes full responsibility for my decisions and, subsequently, my actions. 

About a year ago I got to know one more facet of it and that is being part of accountability pods/groups/partners. I had no idea about the power of it and how it might impact my life.

 

What are accountability pods/groups/partners?

Accountability pods/groups consist of people you partner with from all walks of life, from different niches, business stages, and lifestyles. You share your insights, learning strategies, and viewpoints you might have never considered before. You open your mind and business to a whole new level of possibilities and you will foster relationships for a lifetime. As accountability partners, you meet consistently and follow an agenda you all have agreed on. Objectives might be to review goals, identify where you are on your entrepreneurial journey, discuss your strategy and the next steps to take within a specific time setting. Usually, the intentions for the next week are recorded in writing. 

 

“I want people in my life who are more interested in my growth than my comfort” — Eric Johnson

 

Who are your accountability partner(s)?

⇒ They get and appreciate you as a person

⇒ They understand your business

⇒ They comprehend the power and importance of realizing your dream

⇒ You know their industry 

⇒ You’re willing to add value wherever you can

⇒ You’re honest and willing to tell each other the truth

⇒ You can reach out to each other for support at any time

⇒ You cheer each other on 

⇒ You believe in each other, especially, when you yourself are having a hard time doing. 

⇒ You look forward to each meeting and enjoy a good time together

 

“People with an accountability partner are 85-95% more likely to accomplish their goals” — Annie Delre

 

Especially in the entrepreneurial world, which can be a lonely one, having an accountability partner(s), respectively, being in accountability pods/groups can tremendously increase the chances of reaching your goals. It even prevents you from giving up when it’s going to get tough, when life gets into your way, and when you feel challenges are unsurmountable. 

Moreover, when you commit to another person to accomplish certain tasks or things and you know you have to report back, the odds of procrastinating reduce to a minimum. 

 

“Personal accountability requires mindfulness, acceptance, honesty, and courage” — Shelby Martin

Accountability and Personal Branding are closely linked

Accountability partners are a crucial part of personal brand building. With their support, you become a better version of yourself. 

You’re benefiting from accountability in so many ways:

⇒ reflect on yourself and become clear on your vision, mission, values, on your intentions and goals

⇒ bring in an outside perspective, you get a more holistic view of what matters to you

⇒ challenge you on things you would not have tried otherwise

⇒ lift you up when you’re down

⇒ make you see your blind spots in a gentle way

⇒ give you honest and constructive feedback

⇒ provide a safe place for being vulnerable

⇒ help you become more confident

⇒ support you in living your true self.

 

✨I feel honored to have inspiring, unstoppable, and extraordinary accountability partners in my life, whom I owe so much. I express my gratitude to Jennifer Hocutt, Maria Kauffman, Mindi Rosser, Melissa LaGrant, Katja Noordam, Karen A. Bulluck, Ines Kaps. Without them, I wouldn’t be where I’m today. Thank you!💫

 

“We never outgrow accountability” — Jennifer Hocutt

 

 

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