Own It
Taking responsibility for your actions without blaming others
What is accountability?
"I didn't have time" is usually lack of this.
What is prioritization?
A goal without this is just a wish.
What is a plan?
Letting others know your progress before being asked.
What is proactive communication?
Realizing something isn't working and making changes.
What is adjusting the plan?
Saying "I miss the deadline" instead of listing reasons why it happened.
What is owning the outcome?
Waiting for the perfect moment instead of starting now.
What is procrastination?
Breaking a big goal into smaller, doable actions.
What is chunking (or creating micro-tasks)?
Asking for Clarification to avoid missed expectations.
What is asking questions?
Asking others how you can improve.
What is seeking feedback?
The first step when you realize you made a mistake
What is acknowledging it?
Blaming external factors to avoid responsibility.
What is deflection?
Writing down when a task will be completed
What is setting a deadline?
Informing someone early that a deadline might be missed.
What is giving a heads-up?
Learning from failure instead of quitting.
What is reflection?
This mindset shifts focus from excuses to solutions.
What is growth mindset?
A common excuse that sounds responsible but delays action.
What is "I'll do it later"?
Doing what you said you would do, even when motivation is low.
What is Discipline?
Sharing challenges instead of going silent.
What is transparency?
Fixing a mistake rather than hiding it.
What is taking corrective action?
Admitting your role even when no one else noticed the mistake.
What is integrity?
Replacing excuses with this turns problems into progress.
What are solutions?
The habit of checking progress regularly instead of waiting until the end.
What is consistent?
A short, regular update that keeps everyone accountable.
What is a check-in?
Accountability means you do this after messing up-every time.
What is following through anyway?