We've got a burning question for you: Have you created a culture of accountability in our businesses, or are you just crossing your fingers and hoping the team will magically get stuff done?
Let's face it, we all dream of having a self-managed team - you know, those unicorns who take responsibility and nail their tasks on time, every time. But honestly, it's on us, the leaders, to make this dream a reality. Yep, you heard that right. We can't just hire someone and expect accountability to materialize out of thin air. (If only it were that easy, right?)
Accountability isn't a solo performance - it's more like a well-choreographed dance. And guess who's the choreographer? That's right, it's the business owner! It's the result of our leadership, not just a happy accident.
So, what's the secret sauce to whipping up this accountability feast? Well, we've got a few key ingredients:
• Vision and Direction: Are we painting a clear picture of where we're headed? Our team wants to be part of something bigger than their to-do list.
• Roles and Purpose: Does everyone know their part in this grand production? People need to know why their work matters. (No one wants to feel like a cog in the machine!)
• Clear Requests: We can't just say "Hey, do this thing" and expect miracles. There's an art to making clear requests (and we've got the 3-step formula).
• Expectations: What does success look like? We need to spell it out, folks!
• Playing to Strengths: Are we asking our social media guru to crunch numbers? That's a recipe for disaster!
• Deadlines and Priorities: Oh boy, this is where things often go off the rails. We need to get on the same page here.
• Progress Check-ins: If we're not connected to the progress, should we really be surprised when things don't progress?
• Support System: What happens when someone hits a roadblock? We need to have their back!
Phew! That's quite a list, isn't it? We know what you're thinking: "Do I really have to do all this on top of everything else?" We get it. As our businesses grow, we CEOs can't keep being the go-to person for every little thing. But someone's got to do it.
Enter the Certified OBM (that's Online Business Manager, for those of us who aren't hip to the lingo 😜). These are the superheroes who make sure the right things get done at the right time, in the right way, by the right people. It's like having a mini-you to keep everything running smoothly!
So, are we ready to level up our accountability game? If you're nodding along (or even if you're shaking your head in overwhelm), we'd love to chat about what this could look like in your business. We've got the tools to help you build that dream team you've always wanted.
Ready to turn accountability from a pipe dream into your business reality? Fill out this form! Your future self (and your stress levels) will thank you.
