Ever been in that conversation with another person, and the word accountable comes up? The word is one of those potential emotionally charged elements of a conversation.   Depending on how you view not just the word but its implications, it causes internal reactions to well up inside your body.  Some are mental, and others are physical.  For some people, the word “accountable” triggers a rush of positive energy, while for others it triggers a rush of negative energy, prompting a desire to find a quick exit from the conversation.

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Memorial Day 2026

Next Monday is our nation’s Memorial Day of Remembrance.  As this is the 250th Anniversary of such a great nation, we need to take time to give thanks to and for all those who have given so much for our freedoms.  It is very easy to point fingers and shout blame from a position protected by the very freedoms our country has fought and continues to fight for each and every citizen of the United States of America.

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For many leaders, when they initially assume their role, they believe they have a pretty good vision or, should it be eyesight. Their many years of investing time and energy, and overcoming numerous obstacles, have finally paid off in a leadership role. During this time of growing themselves and keeping their head down while pushing forward, they might not have realized their eyesight could very well be hindered.  They might just need corrective lenses to reach the next higher level of contribution as a leader.

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A business, like any precious asset, gains and loses value based on many factors. A house, for example, can rise in value based on location, demand, and amenities. It can also lose value when demand changes, a neighborhood declines in safety, or for a host of other reasons. Your business is not unlike the variables of other assets.  It will grow and increase in value when all members of the organization contribute to its development. 

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