Left to their own devices most business teams will take the path of least resistance.  And why not?  There is so much to do and get done.  The urgencies and demands of work can be overwhelming for even the best of teams.  Surely, lots of good intentions will make up for poor results, right?    I mean, who can blame a team that really wants to achieve their most important annual goals but is just too busy with the urgencies of the day to focus on the truly important results for tomorrow?

 That’s where a committed CEO comes in.  The wisest of the wise will make sure that any strategic planning effort will not only produce a great plan but focus performance for making it a reality.  They realize this fundamental principle - where there is no accountability, there is no performance. 

 If you want to make sure your business succeeds this year don’t just create a strategically focused plan, create an accountability system to go with it.  Make sure you’re its #1 accountability champion.  As CEO, if you really believe and practice accountability with yourself and your direct reports you’ll get the kind of performance that will bring you outstanding bottom line results. 

 It’s been my experience that though teams acknowledge the power of accountability they need that accountaiblity partner (you) to practice it.  There’s something about having to report in on a specific date that causes action to take place and results to appear.   

Be the wisest of the wise CEOs and hold those regularly scheduled one-on-one review sessions monthly or at least quarterly.   Your direct reports want the discipline, recognition and know-how you can provide.   

 Want results?  Activate your accountability system today!