Uncommon Accountability: A Radical New Approach To Greater Success and Fulfillment

by Brian P. Moran, Michael Lennington

Own your choices and discover the true meaning of accountability 

The implementation of true, organization-wide accountability has the potential to transform your firm’s—and your personal—performance. Unfortunately, the word “accountability” often has negative connotations, including blame, fear, and conflict. 

In Uncommon Accountability, best-selling authors and leadership strategists Brian Moran and Michael Lennington compellingly argue for a positive and affirming conception of accountability—one that stands for personal ownership of one’s goals, actions, and progress. 

The authors show you how to harness the power of accountability, with all of its built-in potential to enable growth and learning, improve well-being, reduce stress, and drive results. You’ll also learn  

Manage negative consequences by “holding others capable” and stop playing the blame game  Shift your thinking to take real advantage of simple behavior changes that improve results and engagement  Emphasize the power and importance of personal choice in every interaction  Containing real-world case studies that show you how to apply the principles contained within to your own circumstances, Uncommon Accountability is the perfect tool to unlock the potential of your team members. 

Genres: Personal Development, Buisness

185 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 14, 2021

About the author

Brian Moran, President and Founder of The 12 Week Year, has 30 years of expertise as a corporate executive, entrepreneur, consultant and coach. His background as a corporate executive combined with his experience as an entrepreneur positions him with a unique skill set to help individuals and organizations grow and prosper.

Reviews

[Benjamin Arp · Rating 3 out of 5]

I felt like I got some insights in the first few chapters. Like the idea that you can't actually "hold people accountable" even though we say that all the time. However, as the book went on I felt like there were too many words to get to the point. I liked the author's other book, 12 Week Year, better. On the topic of accountability I'd highly recommend Jocko Willink's Extreme Ownership instead of this one.

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

The general, overarching theme of this book is spot-on; however, it is redundant to the point it almost cannot be called a book at all. The authors would have been better served had they provided more real-world examples to bolster their points. Absent that, it just feels like a lot of fluff and filler.

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

While there is good things in this book, a lot of it is repeated from the 12 week year. There are good things, but was hoping for a bit more that supported instead of repeated things from the 12 week year. Overall worth the read since I received it free. I maybe would next time reread 12 week year, or like someone else's perspective of ownership for accountability.

[Twila Godinez · Rating 3 out of 5]

The premise of this book is good. Taking ownership and being accountable in your work. However, it seemed to drone on and on about the same things. I agree this is an important topic, but this book could have been condensed to the first couple of chapters. I had high hopes as I really enjoyed the 12 Week Year by this author, but this book was just a lot of repetitiveness.

[Dawn McNary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book that reminds you choice determines outcome. Accountability allows you to live in a choice based life … which means your Wins (and Losses) are yours!!! Own it - Grow through it - Embrace it. You Have Power To Change Your Outcome.

Easy read for a super motivational boost! You’ve got this!!!

[Aaron West · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book! Read it with my whole team and we all got so much out of it. Loved the reminder to hold people capable instead of accountable. Would definitely recommend this book!

[Vali Paquette · Rating 3 out of 5]

Repetitive throughout the book but helpful pieces of information to take away. It's all about shifting your mindset and seeing accountability through a different lens.

[Cierra Seay · Rating 3 out of 5]

I appreciated the first 5 chapters and my biggest take away is understanding that holding ourselves accountable for what we think and how we think playa a huge role in the way we operate.