Episode 138: Taking Responsibility Is The Highest Mark Of Great Leaders

The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast

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Why does one person get selected for a promotion while others with equal skills, education and experience get passed over? While there may be several valid answers to that question, I submit that a person’s demonstrated willingness to behave responsibly is one of the major reasons. Much management literature surprisingly overlooks this characteristic, yet it explains many successes and failures, as well as a large portion of promotional decisions. In this episode we are discussing why taking responsibility is the highest mark of great leadership.

Key Takeaways

1. Responsibility Drives Promotion:
   • Demonstrated responsible behavior is a crucial factor in promotions, often more than skills or experience.
2. Responsibility vs. Accountability:
   • Responsibility is a proactive mindset to ensure tasks are completed, while accountability is about being answerable for outcomes.
3. Responsibility in Leadership:
   • Effective leaders take charge, focus on results, protect their teams, communicate needs, and ensure smooth inter-departmental collaboration.
4. Attitude of Responsibility:
   • Responsible leaders prioritize organizational goals over personal ones, manage resources carefully, and develop future leaders without expecting immediate rewards.
5. Earning Authority:
   • Authority is earned through responsible behavior, enhancing a leader’s influence and growth.

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Taking Responsibility Is The Highest Mark Of Great Leaders— Article by Jack Zenger

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