EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS...
Manage by Commitment

Values Beliefs Traits Emotions Exceptional Leaders know that agreements make the world work. Delegation means getting others to make commitments and live up to them. If the person does not fulfill their commitment, then the issue is not whether or not they have done the work, but whether their word is worth anything. Exceptional Leaders honor their commitments and hold others to theirs—even on the little stuff, like showing up to meetings on time and being prepared.

We have had clients transform their organization’s culture through the understanding of how to make requests and keep promises. They have created a culture of commitment and accountability. Leaders no longer undergo the stress of having to chase others to make sure that requests are met. If a request can’t be met for some reason, the person comes back and renegotiates.

Exceptional Leaders recognize that a culture of commitment works better and is more successful. It is that simple.

 

? Thought Provoker

  • Do you do what you say you are going to do? Do you keep your promises?
  • Do you show up to meetings on time?
  • Are you checking on others’ work rather than managing others’ promises?
  • Do you get caught up in others’ excuses and stories?
  • Do you expect others to keep their promises and hold them accountable? Or, do you just do the work yourself when others don't come through?
 

Accountability, commitment and trust are concepts that that deserve reflection and discussion within any organization. They make society and the world work.

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