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Discourage a sense of
accountability
Encourage accounta-

bility at all times

W hat’s the best way to encourage accountability among your
employees? By helping them understand and appreciate the role
they play in the big organizational picture.
There’s a saying that should make every manager think: “No indi-
vidual raindrop ever considers itself responsible for the flood.” And
on a more positive note: “No individual raindrop ever can take cred-
it for the flowers.” It’s lots of raindrops working together, each mak-
ing its contribution.
People who do extraordinary things do so because they are
accountable to themselves first. It’s definitely not just to get a raise
or promotion. What pushes each and every one of us to go the extra
mile or to climb the highest mountain? It’s self-motivation—motiva-
tion that comes from within one’s heart and mind, motivation that
holds each person accountable. There truly is no greater human
force. Here are some ideas for plugging into that:
Encourage employees to believe in themselves: Whatever actions
you may take as a manager, your ultimate goal should be to help all
of your employees believe in themselves and believe that they can
accomplish what they set out to do. Help your employees accept a
sense of accountability for their work. This will not only guide them,
but inspire them as well. When a woman by the name of Ffyona

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