Chapter 1 Accountability as Ownership 1Your Choices Determine Your Life 9Chapter 2 The Victim Mindset 19The Power of Mindset 21It's All About Your Thinking 22The Victim Mindset 25Flawed Thinking 26Reinforcing the Victim Mindset 33Chapter 3 The Accountable Mindset 39What If? 49Accountable Relationships 52Chapter 4 Holding Ourselves Accountable 57Intentions: Let Your Yes Be Yes 60Move Out of Your Comfort Zone 63Health 69Career 70Finances 73Relationships 77Chapter 5 Limits to Healthy Accountability 81Being Accountable in an Unaccountable World 87Chapter 6 Accountability Doesn't Mean What You Think It Means 91A Better Way 97A Culture of Capability 99Chapter 7 The Consequences Method 103How to Apply Consequences 110Chapter 8 Capable Leadership 117Consequences Exist in Every System 122The Power of High Expectations and Standards 124Taking Ownership of the Standards 127The Accountable Mindset 128Chapter 9 Holding the Team Capable 131Critical Structures 141Chapter 10 Casting an Accountable Shadow 147Chapter 11 Putting It All Together 157Introduction 159What Is Ownership, and How Do You Recognize It? 161Putting It All Together - Individual 164Putting It All Together - Leader 175Conclusion 182About The Authors 185Additional Books from the Authors 189Index 191
BRIAN P. MORAN is Founder and CEO of The Execution Company, an organization committed to improving the performance and enhancing the quality of life for leaders and entrepreneurs. He is a leading expert on execution and implementation.MICHAEL LENNINGTON is Vice President of The Execution Company and an expert in implementing lasting change in organizations. He is a consultant, coach, and leadership trainer.