Positive Accountability? Is there such a thing?
Accountability and positive consequences. For a true leader, and for a good Christian guy who wants to inact change in his life, accountability is what occurs in the context of helping others win and community. If it is carried out in a healthy manner it is always positive.
Here is what accountability is not – it’s not about finding fault, assigning blame or punishing someone, or yourself, for not meeting expectations. This works against desired outcomes by taking something away (experiencing loss) and is counter productive to the goal.
What it is about is rewarding your success, and the success of others by learning from mistakes. Even when someone misses the mark, positive accountability is utilized to help make them better. A new benchmark is set to help you move in a positive direction. So, throw out the old images of accountability that have weighed you down. It’s time to create a culture within relationships, and within yourself, that focuses on positive accountability.
