The 85% Solution

A guide to personal accountability-the fundamental key toleadership success With the toughest economic downturn in recent history, the issueof accountability has taken center stage. However accountability isoften confused with punishment, fault, blame and guilt. In thisbook, the author argues that the only true accountability is"personal accountability" and the only way to achieve it is to takeresponsibility for the outcomes of your choices, behaviors andactions. The 85% Solution reveals that to be trulyaccountable, leaders must accept no less than 85% of theresponsibility for the outcomes of your actions; Empower themselvesto take the risks and actions you must in order to get what theywant; and Show they are willing to answer for the outcomes thatresult from their choices and actions. * Offers a practical guide to personal accountability and revealshow this leads to personal and business success * Guides readers to take the risks and actions to reach theirgoals * Contains self-assessments for determining personalaccountability index The author is an experienced consultant who works withorganizations, teams, and individuals to improve their personal andwork lives.