Quotes About Accountability

Without [firmness] I see the majority of Communities that are lax reach that state because of the excessive leniency of Superiors. So, be firm, Monsieur.

Too many leaders act as if the sheep.. their people.. are there for the benefit of the shepherd, not that the shepherd has responsibility for the sheep.

Refuse to make excuses or blame others. The leader always says, If it's to be, it's up to me.

It is the job of leaders to eliminate uncertainty.

When I give a minister an order, I leave it to him to find the means to carry it out.

If you want to know if I'm a Godly man, follow me home.

We live in a world that is crying out for better leadership.

In a very real way, ownership is the essence of leadership. When you are ridiculously in charge, then you own whatever happens in a company, school, et cetera.

History has shown that one cannot legislate a culture of integrity. And yet, one of the paramount responsibilities and challenges of corporate leadership is to ensure such a culture.

Leadership starts with understanding responsibility, not ability. Leadership is a Stewardship, not a show.

As buoyancy is not contrary to other characteristics of leadership, including decisiveness, accountability and performance standards, I don't ever think it can be self-defeating.

Delegation is the passing on of actions, actions, not the passing on of responsibility.

Faith in the ability of a leader is of slight service unless it be united with faith in his justice

Those with visible responsibility for leadership are nearly always too visible to take responsibility for change.

Character makes trust possible, and trust is the foundation of leadership.

I would not be a Moses to lead you into the Promised Land, because if I could lead you into it, someone else could lead you out of it.

Leadership is all about right and wrong.

And if God has given you a lot of ability, I believe you should be held to a higher level of expectation.

If a leader's actions don't back up his or her words, those who are trying to follow will first grow confused.

Blame is a change-avoidance strategy.

The #1 reasons are unsuccessful is their inability to lead themselves.

Real leadership means tackling tough problems ourselves and not leaving them to our children.

Leadership is not a right-it is a responsibility.

No easy problems ever come to the President of the United States. If they are easy to solve, someone else has solved them.