Accountability

Accountability is when an individual or department experiences consequences for their performance or actions. It is essential for an organization and for a society. Without accountability, it is difficult to get people to assume ownership of their own actions because they believe they will not face any consequences.

Pride motivation versus Ego motivation

Motivation is a driving factor for actions, willingness and goals. It is derived from the word motive, or a need that requires satisfaction. Some people are motivated by pride while others are motivated by their ego.

• Pride motivation is about testing yourself and pushing yourself. People who are motivated by pride do things for reasons that are internal not external - they want to impress themselves, not other people. Pride motivated people naturally hold themselves accountable.

• Ego motivation is about getting excessive admiration or praise from others. Ego motivated people need others to hold them accountable.

A healthy balance is 85% Pride / 15% Ego

Homework challenge: Improve everyone's life at your home by helping out more with the chores that need to be done. Don't wait to be asked (Ego motivation), instead use your initiative (Pride motivation).