Thank you for taking the Accountability Assessment™
The scoring system is set between 0 and 5.
Scores over 4.50 show that you have a fantastic grasp on that specific relational commitment and the accountability that flows from it. Scores between 4.00 and 4.49 show that you have a very good grasp on that commitment. Scores between 3.00 and 3.99 can show where it would be helpful to focus to improve making and keeping that commitment in your life. Scores between 2.99 and below would benefit from some time gaining greater understanding of that specific commitment and better implementing it in your life.
Your Results
Commitment to the truth
You scored [507]
[if 507 less_than=”4″]Truth is an important part of any relationship, even the relationship with ourselves. How we define the truth in our minds can impact the way we deliver on this commitment. Many times we think we are being honest but because we have left out important information or possibly colored information to help us look better, the “truth” isn’t quite accurate. There cannot be more than one truth, and when we leave out part of the truth we start to erode the truth. Make sure that convenient, ”white lies” do not drift into your communications.[/if 507]
[if 507 greater_than=”4″]Truth is an important part of any relationship, even the relationship with ourselves. How we define the truth in our minds can impact the way we deliver on this commitment. Many times we think we are being honest but because we have left out important information or possibly colored information to help us look better, the “truth” isn’t quite accurate. There cannot be more than one truth, and when we leave out part of the truth we start to erode the truth. Make sure that convenient, ”white lies” do not drift into your communications.[/if 507]
[if 507 equals=”4″]Truth is an important part of any relationship, even the relationship with ourselves. How we define the truth in our minds can impact the way we deliver on this commitment. Many times we think we are being honest but because we have left out important information or possibly colored information to help us look better, the “truth” isn’t quite accurate. There cannot be more than one truth, and when we leave out part of the truth we start to erode the truth. Make sure that convenient, ”white lies” do not drift into your communications.[/if 507]
Commitment to what you value
You scored [503]
[if 503 less_than=”4″]Committing to your values is foundational in building accountable relationships. It is critical to identify and define in detail your values if you are going to live them fully in your life. Dedicate the time necessary to identify, define and internalize your values. Then begin living every day fully, making every decision you face on those values. My Values Worksheet is a powerful tool that is available to you at https://samsilverstein.com/valuesworksheet/.[/if 503]
[if 503 greater_than=”4″]You know and are committed to your values. A commitment to your values means that you know how to make any decision in any situation presented to you because you know what you believe and will work to protect. If you want to ensure that you have a great set of values, check out the free Values Worksheet available at https://samsilverstein.com/valuesworksheet/.[/if 503]
[if 503 equals=”4″]You know and are committed to your values. A commitment to your values means that you know how to make any decision in any situation presented to you because you know what you believe and will work to protect. If you want to ensure that you have a great set of values, check out the free Values Worksheet available at https://samsilverstein.com/valuesworksheet/.[/if 503]
Commitment to it’s all of us
You scored [506]
[if 506 less_than=”4″]Accountable leaders — accountable people — unfailingly commit to the principle I call ”It’s all of us.” When someone commits to ”It’s all of us,” they are committing to support a ”we-first” relationship with others, with an attitude of ”We succeed together. We fail together. We are all on the journey together.” Step back from the situation and how you may personally be perceived. Look to help others in your life be the hero in the story. And, when things do not go as planned, do not be afraid to shoulder the responsibility. Doing so will be a contribution to your relationships with everyone involved in that event.[/if 506]
[if 506 greater_than=”4″]When you commit to ”It’s all of us,” you accept that you do not succeed unless I succeed — and that if I fail, you fail. You are building strength in your relationships because the people around you know you value their contributions to your success and that you credit them whenever possible. Your actions encourage their continued contributions. You are being accountable to them and inspiring them to be accountable in return.[/if 506]
[if 506 equals=”4″]When you commit to ”It’s all of us,” you accept that you do not succeed unless I succeed — and that if I fail, you fail. You are building strength in your relationships because the people around you know you value their contributions to your success and that you credit them whenever possible. Your actions encourage their continued contributions. You are being accountable to them and inspiring them to be accountable in return.[/if 506]
Commitment to stand by you when all hell breaks loose
You scored [510]
[if 510 less_than=”4″]Even when all hell breaks loose, you can be the cause in your life, not the effect. When you focus on the things you cannot control you will make excuses. When you focus on the things you can control you will make decisions and get results.
The commitment to stand strong when all hell breaks loose is a conscious choice to step aside from the possibility of blaming other people and outside circumstances for what is taking place in your world. What is happening is happening. You must make the choice about what your situation means. You must make the choice about what happens next in your life. You must stand strong for yourself and the people you choose to be accountable to and for. There is no time to play the victim, or any other role that takes you out of the pilot’s seat, and there is no point in doing so.
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[if 510 greater_than=”4″]Even when all hell breaks loose, you can be the cause in your life, not the effect. When someone focuses on the things they cannot control, they will make excuses. When they focus on the things they can control, they will make decisions and get results. You are known for standing by people and being there for them. This creates reliability, consistency, and displays personal commitment to the people in your life. Loyalty given generates loyalty in return. Continue looking for ways to be there for the people in your life. Continue giving that gift.[/if 510]
[if 510 equals=”4″]Even when all hell breaks loose, you can be the cause in your life, not the effect. When someone focuses on the things they cannot control, they will make excuses. When they focus on the things they can control, they will make decisions and get results. You are known for standing by people and being there for them. This creates reliability, consistency, and displays personal commitment to the people in your life. Loyalty given generates loyalty in return. Continue looking for ways to be there for the people in your life. Continue giving that gift.[/if 510]
Commitment to the faults and failures as well as the opportunities and successes
You scored [511]
[if 511 less_than=”4″]It is important to recognize that we all have faults and we all have weaknesses. Until we recognize that we have shortcomings, we will not allow others around us to live with less than perfection. Judging others tears at relationships and breaks down accountability. Identifying your shortcomings does not mean you have to beat yourself up or be harsh with yourself in dealing with past mistakes. It just means accepting that we all have faults. I want you to accept my faults and I am willing to accept yours. Being transparent about your errors and shortcomings in your interactions with other people builds trust. Lack of transparency about your errors and shortcomings always destroys trust. Always look to build trust by being open and honest about your shortcomings.[/if 511]
[if 511 greater_than=”4″]You recognize that we all have faults and we all have weaknesses. You also understand that identifying your shortcomings does not mean you have to beat yourself up or be harsh with yourself in dealing with past mistakes. Being transparent about your errors and shortcomings in your interactions with other people builds trust. Continue to build accountability into your relationships by accepting the faults of those around you as you know they accept yours.[/if 511]
[if 511 equals=”4″]You recognize that we all have faults and we all have weaknesses. You also understand that identifying your shortcomings does not mean you have to beat yourself up or be harsh with yourself in dealing with past mistakes. Being transparent about your errors and shortcomings in your interactions with other people builds trust. Continue to build accountability into your relationships by accepting the faults of those around you as you know they accept yours.[/if 511]
Commitment to sound financial principles
You scored [508]
[if 511 less_than=”4″]The choices you make with your financial resources affect others around you. In a family, your financial decisions affect everyone. When you contribute to a worthy cause you impact the people that particular organization serves. Committing to sound financial decisions is not only about how you spend your money, but also how you use your resources for the benefit of others. People committed to sound financial decisions constantly ask themselves: Does this investment really make sense?[/if 511]
[if 511 greater_than=”4″]You show a strong record of sound financial decisions. Your financial decisions affect more than yourself. Your decisions have a positive effect on your family, your community and any organizations you choose to support. Challenge yourself to see yourself as a steward of those resources. Stewardship carries with it a higher responsibility than ownership. This heightened sense of responsibility will drive you to make even better choices and work to make an even bigger impact.[/if 511]
[if 511 equals=”4″]You show a strong record of sound financial decisions. Your financial decisions affect more than yourself. Your decisions have a positive effect on your family, your community and any organizations you choose to support. Challenge yourself to see yourself as a steward of those resources. Stewardship carries with it a higher responsibility than ownership. This heightened sense of responsibility will drive you to make even better choices and work to make an even bigger impact.[/if 511]
Commitment to leading individuals to their potential – to be their best
You scored [509]
[if 509 less_than=”4″]Reaching your potential is important. Helping other people reach their potential is critical when building accountable relationships. It is only when you are committed to be the best person you can possibly be that you can lead others to their potential and expect the best from them. Make your personal growth a constant and use what you learn to both recognize the potential in other people and then help them achieve that potential. Leading someone to their potential requires that you take the time to first know them, their dreams, and their goals. Then you must look for ways to encourage people to go beyond what they may see as their very best and help them discover their true, greater potential.[/if 509]
[if 509 greater_than=”4″]You work to be the best you can be and you help others achieve their potential. Continue investing time getting to know people on a deeper level so you can best serve them. Remember, it is only when you are committed to being the best person you can possibly be that you can lead others to their potential and expect the best from them.[/if 509]
[if 509 equals=”4″]You work to be the best you can be and you help others achieve their potential. Continue investing time getting to know people on a deeper level so you can best serve them. Remember, it is only when you are committed to being the best person you can possibly be that you can lead others to their potential and expect the best from them.[/if 509]
Commitment to a safe environment
You scored [509]
[if 509 less_than=”4″]When we always have to be right, have the final word or do not even show someone we value them enough to ask for their opinion, we silence people. Once we silence people around us and communication breaks down, they lose the opportunity to speak into our lives and we lose the opportunity of speaking into theirs. Creating a safe place also means not allowing anyone else in the room to say something that could erode that safe place. If you allow off-color comments or jokes by others without objecting, then you are not protecting that safe place. What you allow in your space, you condone.[/if 509]
[if 509 greater_than=”4″]You value the opinions of others. You listen when people speak. And, you create an environment where the people in your life feel safe sharing their view, even when they know it may differ from yours. This safe environment invites people in and allows you to speak into their life because they know you have given them privilege to speak into yours. The commitment of a ”safe place” continues greatly to building accountability and accountable relationships. Creating a safe place also means not allowing anyone else in the room to say something that could erode that safe place. Remember, what you allow in your space, you condone.[/if 509]
[if 509 equals=”4″]You value the opinions of others. You listen when people speak. And, you create an environment where the people in your life feel safe sharing their view, even when they know it may differ from yours. This safe environment invites people in and allows you to speak into their life because they know you have given them privilege to speak into yours. The commitment of a ”safe place” continues greatly to building accountability and accountable relationships. Creating a safe place also means not allowing anyone else in the room to say something that could erode that safe place. Remember, what you allow in your space, you condone.[/if 509]
Commitment to your word is your bond
You scored [505]
[if 505 less_than=”4″]The commitment to live a life in which your word is your bond is the commitment to live a life of integrity. It is a commitment, not just to deliver on the explicit promises you make, but to strive to act in such a way that you would be ready, willing, and able to acknowledge your actions and your decisions in public if you were ever called upon to do so. If you are prepared to do the right thing, not just because you said you would, but because it is right, you are ready to take on this commitment.[/if 505]
[if 505 greater_than=”4″]The commitment to live a life in which your word is your bond is the commitment to live a life of integrity. It is a commitment, not just to deliver on the explicit promises you make, but to strive to act in such a way that you would be ready, willing, and able to acknowledge your actions and your decisions in public if you were ever called upon to do so. If you are prepared to do the right thing, not just because you said you would, but because it is right, you are ready to take on this commitment.[/if 505]
[if 505 equals=”4″]The commitment to live a life in which your word is your bond is the commitment to live a life of integrity. It is a commitment, not just to deliver on the explicit promises you make, but to strive to act in such a way that you would be ready, willing, and able to acknowledge your actions and your decisions in public if you were ever called upon to do so. If you are prepared to do the right thing, not just because you said you would, but because it is right, you are ready to take on this commitment.[/if 505]
Commitment to a good reputation
You scored [505]
[if 505 less_than=”4″]You should consider the following question carefully: ”Am I looking to go viral, or am I looking to create a legacy?” Increase your efforts to make sure that your actions align with your values. Make every decision as if your reputation and legacy depend on it. Assume that everyone knows everything you do. By working hard to create a good reputation in the minds of the people around you, you will be working to make consistent, integrity based decisions. Your good reputation will inspire others to act in a similar manner. Your reputation will extend to your family members, friends, and coworkers. People want to associate with someone who has a good reputation.[/if 505]
[if 505 greater_than=”4″]Your actions show that you understand the value of a good reputation and the importance of a strong legacy. You attract others to your cause because of your strength of character and the reputation you have built over time. Continue to work to ensure that every decision you make is connected to a great set of values. Never take a chance when it comes to your reputation or legacy. Stumbles are hard to recover from. You will discover that when you work hard to protect your reputation others around you will also want to protect it. You are building strong, accountable relationships.[/if 505]
[if 505 equals=”4″]Your actions show that you understand the value of a good reputation and the importance of a strong legacy. You attract others to your cause because of your strength of character and the reputation you have built over time. Continue to work to ensure that every decision you make is connected to a great set of values. Never take a chance when it comes to your reputation or legacy. Stumbles are hard to recover from. You will discover that when you work hard to protect your reputation others around you will also want to protect it. You are building strong, accountable relationships.[/if 505]
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