The Accountable-6 Secret Traits of Accountable People

How to be more accountable?
Why?
Because it’s easier complaining than being accountable, right? 🙂
Anyway, let’s see 6 “secret” traits of accountable people.
So we can improve.

1.    Integrity
Are you honest and fair at work?
I’m sure you are!
Accountable people are honest and fair at work.
For example, imagine your coworker forgets to invite you to a meeting.
Instead of getting upset, what do you do?
Well, you talk to them calmly about how it made you feel left out.
This honesty helps build trust with your team.

2.    Ownership
Accountable people take responsibility for their work.
For example, imagine you make a mistake in a project.
You don’t blame others or make excuses, right?
You admit the error, fix it, and learn from it.
This shows you’re accountable.
 
3.    Reliability
Can other people count on you?
Accountable people are individuals others can count on, right?
Imagine you promise to finish a task by a certain deadline.
Even if things get tough, you make sure to get it done on time, right?
This reliability earns you respect from your colleagues.

4.    Transparency
I’m sure you’re open in your communication, right?
And even clear — clarity matters!
Accountable people are open and clear in their communication.
For example, imagine there’s a change in project plans.
What should we do?
Well, we need to share the information with our team openly.
And we need to explain the reasons behind it.
This helps everyone stay informed and on the same page.

5.    Self-awareness
Do you know your strengths and weaknesses?

Yes?
Super!
Accountable people know their strengths and weaknesses very well.
For example, imagine Sarah gives you feedback about needing to improve your presentation skills.
What do you do?
Well, you probably listen to it and work on practicing.
This shows that you’re willing to grow.

6.    Problem-solving
Do you like finding solutions to challenges?
Yes? Me too!
Accountable people are problem solvers.
For example, let’s say there’s a problem with a project budget.
Instead of getting stuck in frustration, what can we do?
Well, we can brainstorm ideas with our team to find a way to make it work within the budget.
This approach helps keep things moving forward.

These are 6 traits of accountable people.
The more we cultivate them, the happier we get.
Why?
Because accountability leads to happiness.
Why?
Because complaining leads to unhappiness, right?

It’s math:
→    “Complaining: Unhappiness = Accountability: Happiness”

Have you ever seen a person complain and be happy?
I haven’t