We started off day three of our Practice With Purpose Program talking about leadership and relationships. Everything you do is based on your relationships. Your relationships with your financial planners, clients and your team. And one of the first rules of leadership is to DWYSYWD! Do What You Say You Will Do!
"Trouble is, when it comes to answering for one’s word, many people see little value in honoring their word. Accountability entails taking ownership of one’s actions (which includes promises and commitments) or the expectation of one’s taking action and the consequences that arise from the action or inaction. By failing to honor our word we signal to others that we are unreliable and unpredictable.
Simply put, when you hold yourself accountable, those around you know you can be counted on to complete your responsibilities or follow through on your promises. When you do what you say you will do you build credibility."
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At Lawyers With Purpose today we're talking about Power In Partnership. The way we communicate makes a huge difference in our relationships. Simply put one of the first rules of leadership is doing what you say you will do! Another very important element of that is that the leader also holds their team, referral sources and clients accountable to do what they say they will do (gently of course). It includes the role of conflict resolution with your relationships.
Do what you say you’ll do and hold your relationships accountable to do what they said they’d do.
That’s leadership (and integrity)!
Roslyn Drotar
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