 | The 85% Solution: How Personal Accountability Guarantees Success -- No Nonsense, No Excuses By Linda Galindo
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A guide to personal accountability-the fundamental key to leadership success
With the toughest economic downturn in recent history, the issue of accountability has taken center stage. However accountability is often confused with punishment, fault, blame and guilt. In this book, the author argues that the only true accountability is "personal accountability" and the only way to achieve it is to take responsibility for the outcomes of your choices, behaviors and actions. The 85% Solution reveals that to be truly accountable, leaders must accept no less than 85% of the responsibility for the outcomes of your actions; Empower themselves to take the risks and actions you must in order to get what they want; and Show they are willing to answer for the outcomes that result from their choices and actions.
- Offers a practical guide to personal accountability and reveals how this leads to personal and business success
- Guides readers to take the risks and actions to reach their goals
- Contains self-assessments for determining personal accountability index
The author is an experienced consultant who works with organizations, teams, and individuals to improve their personal and work lives.
- Amazon Sales Rank: #517050 in Books
- Published on: 2009-10-12
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: .91" h x 6.38" w x 9.20" l, .98 pounds
- Binding: Hardcover
- 256 pages
From the Inside Flap
"Whether you admit it or not, you are accountable for everything you're involved with, whether it turns out good or bad. The outcome belongs to everyone who touched the project, not just to the ones who made mistakes."
—From the Introduction
In today's uncertain world, the concept of accountability has taken center stage as a vital business concern. Yet the notion of accountability is all too often confused with punishment, fault-finding, blame, and guilt. In The 85% Solution, author Linda Galindo shows that the only true accountability is "personal accountability" and reveals that the only way to achieve it is to be responsible for the outcomes of your choices, behaviors, and actions.
Filled with self-assessments, this book will encourage you to take the needed risk-taking actions to reach your goals and get you what you want. Galindo explains that you must become willing to answer for the outcomes that result from your choices and actions. By taking the three important steps outlined—be responsible for the success or failure of everything you do, empower yourself to succeed, and be accountable for your actions—you will have the keys to taking control of your own success.
Once we are able to accept no less than 85% of the responsibility for the outcomes of our actions, we will enjoy a happier and more productive life. This is the 85% Solution.
From the Back Cover
Praise for The 85% Solution
"Tired of riding the merry-go-round of irresponsible behavior and playing the shame-and-blame game without satisfaction? Linda Galindo expertly illuminates a path to a fulfilling life of success through her achievable guidelines for accountability in personal and professional life."
—Larry W. Bridgesmith, Of Counsel, Miller & Martin; executive director and associate professor, Randy and Rhonda Lowry Chair of Conflict Management, Institute for Conflict Management, Lipscomb University
"The title incidentally matches where 85% of my time is spent—dealing with people issues. The book gives 100% of the solution."
—James C. Leonard, president and chief executive officer, Carle Foundation Hospital
"A no-nonsense guide to personal accountability, this is a must-read for anyone who dares to live the life they truly desire. We live in a changing world today where transparency, truth, and accountability are demanded. The 85% Solution delivers exactly what is needed now in our government, corporate America, the workplace, and personal success."
—Leslie DeWald, president and chief executive officer, Ascend Insurance Resources
"Finally, Linda Galindo's compelling accountability model is accessible to everyone, through her engaging book, The 85% Solution. She takes a complex problem in today's world and reduces it to a series of simplified, understandable actions that can immediately transform the readers and their lives at work and in the community—for the better!"
—Meg Jones, chief administrative officer, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
"This book is for leaders who are truly up to the challenge of developing personal accountability in themselves, and anyone in their organizations will benefit from reading this book. With corporate accountability at an all-time low, this book changes mind-sets by showing the way to personal accountability."
—Tom Bakaly, city manager, Park City, Utah
About the Author
Linda Galindo consults with organizations, teams, and individuals who aim to improve their work and personal lives through greater personal accountability. She is a keynote speaker and conducts executive level seminars and retreats. She has been a regular contributor to Connect magazine and Lab Medicine. Galindo is experienced in change management, accountability, leadership development, and cultural assessment.
Versera Performance Consulting offers consulting and training services based on the content in The 85% Solution. Versera's validated Accountability Assessment, based on Linda Galindo's development and design, measures an individual's accountability on four dimensions. Versera's 8-hour and 4-hour facilitated workshops teach the mind-set and behaviors that create lasting individual and organizational accountability.
Most helpful customer reviews
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful.What does it take to truly lead? Start here.
By Andy Manzer
In a very direct message, Linda Galindo communicates a critical life and leadership message. What stands between your current reality, and your statement of success, is getting real and owning your results. If you are ready for the message, using "The Straight Truth" mantra will transform your leadership results and how you see the world around you. Stop complaining and become part of the solution!
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful.So on the spot, I had all my employees read it.
By lmhoffman
this was an amazing book. I continue to use ideas/suggestions out of it. I make my employees more accountable because of this book.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful.Take action towards accountabiilty
By Kimberley A. Jones
When it comes to accountability, Linda Galindo knows what she's talking about. I've followed her work for 15 years and she knows how to make a difference in an organization. As a CEO of a digital marketing agency, I work with a strong management team that influences a diversity of creative and technical employees. These diverse personalities show accountability in different ways. Linda's book offers strong guidance on how to work with diverse team members and ensure bottom-line accountability from the top down. Great read!
Kimberley Jones
The 85% Solution: How Personal Accountability Guarantees Success -- No Nonsense, No Excuses
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