201. Accountability Series (Part 1) – 3 Critical Mistakes of Business Growth

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Aug 5, 2019

Abe Shreve, a seasoned business coach with over 9,000 calls under his belt, delves into the realm of accountability and its crucial role in business growth. He shares the three critical mistakes that can lead to burnout, emphasizing the importance of clear goals and the art of saying no. Abe also highlights the essential questions leaders should ask their teams and the power of collaborative goal-setting. Listeners will learn valuable strategies for fostering a culture of accountability to achieve sustainable success.

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INSIGHT

Don’t Run On Adrenaline

Many founders run on passion and adrenaline instead of a clear, repeatable business plan.
Abe says a roadmap with yearly goals and weekly levers prevents reactive fear-driven culture.

ADVICE

Require Plan Fit Before Saying Yes

Ask two questions when a new idea appears: where does this fit on my 411 and whose 411 should it be on.
If it isn't on the plan, add it to the GPS and 411 before committing resources.

ADVICE

Use A Someday/Maybe File

Capture new ideas on the back of your 411 as a 'someday/maybe' list instead of immediately saying yes or no.
Review that list monthly to evaluate what should enter the business plan.

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Are you accountable – to yourself and other people?

We all want accountability in our lives, in one way or another, but developing habits around accountability and then building a culture of accountability within an organization are both a lot harder to do than they sound. So we invited a couple of our favorite accountability experts to join us for a three-part series that will help you bring more accountability to yourself, your team, and your organization.

Today’s guest has personally led over 9,000 independent coaching calls over the past four years, leading conversations with business owners across all industries, and he has developed a very unique perspective on the mistakes you may be making that, if unchanged, will inevitably lead to burnout. So, in this episode, Abe Shreve teaches us about the three critical mistakes of business growth.

If you are interested in what it looks like to have more accountability in your life, go to the1thing.com/training.

In this episode, you will learn...

[6:00] What most business leaders do – and what they should be doing to build a sustainably profitable business
[12:30] The two questions that everyone should be asking their team members and bosses
[15:10] What you can do if you struggle to say no
[19:00] The ONE Thing that will make avoiding these three mistakes easier or unnecessary
[38:40] What happens when you don’t create a culture where accountability is the lifeblood of how you work and interact in your organization
[47:00] An exercise that will help you and your organization embrace accountability
[1:00:00] Why accountability isn’t punitive

Links & Tools From This Episode

Learn more about The ONE Thing training or coaching at the1thing.com/training
Learn how to Get Results With Your 411
Get the FREE Kick Ass Guide® to Your Couples Goal Setting Retreat and Kick Ass Guide® To Accountability
The ONE Thing Goal Setting Retreat: the1thing.com/event

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