[The OZ Principle] Be accountable

Do you remember "The Wizard of Oz"? It talks about lack of courage, not being able to take accountability for own actions, not having a heart, or being always ready to blame someone else...

And there are some nice takeouts from the classical novel, with a book that summarizes them really well: "The Oz Principle" by Roger Connors.

The Oz Principle is a framework that highlights the importance of personal accountability. It uses the journey of Dorothy and her friends in "The Wizard of Oz" as an allegory for our own journey towards accountability. This principle motivates individuals to be proactive, take responsibility, and transition from a victim mentality to one of success in both personal and professional spheres. It offers guidelines for accountability, such as setting clear results, tracking progress, and offering either praise or coaching.

To reach your goals, take initiative and assume accountability for your circumstances and your future.

What I like most is that the authors lay out four steps to accountability that will move you from a mindset of victimism to success in your personal life and in your organization. It supports the move to becoming accountable and creating a culture of accountability in your organization with these four steps:

facing facts,
admitting your role,
taking responsibility, and
taking action.

You don't have to read any of the two books to create this culture, it's all a matter of making sure each and every employee in your team/organization follow these simple principles in order to achieve their personal and company goals.

There is maybe one more thing that is missing from this whole framework - creating a culture of growth mindset:

Believing that achievements are down to effort, not just inherent talent
Being willing to learn from your mistakes and find value in criticism
Believing that your intelligence and ability can be developed
Being willing to ask questions and admit when you don’t know something
Seeking out challenging tasks and taking on risks.

Inspire such a culture in your organization, and the OZ principles will become a reality by themselves!

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