Accountable Quote by Douglas Conant
“When providing people with the direction and expected behaviors, you need to be alert to the fact that they will hold you accountable. People want to know if you are walking the talk. They will be watching your every move and you need to be one in the same... every minute of every day.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Leadership Challenge, Douglas Conant, 2015
Leaders must consistently model expected behavior because others judge them by their actions, not just words.
In simple terms: Leaders must walk the talk constantly.
Key Takeaway
Model behavior daily.
Themes
leadership
accountability
integrity
Mood
serious
determined
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- performance reviews
- public speaking
- project launches
Key Concepts
role modeling
trust building
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure consistency?
- What signals do you send when you slip?
A Different Perspective
People may misinterpret occasional lapses as hypocrisy.
