Living Accountably

Author : C. Stephen Evans
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2023-01-20
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780192898104

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Living Accountably by C. Stephen Evans Pdf

In contemporary culture, accountability is usually understood in terms of holding people who have done something wrong accountable for their actions. As such, it is virtually synonymous with punishing someone. Living Accountably argues that accountability should also be understood as a significant, forward-looking virtue, an excellence possessed by those who willingly embrace being accountable to those who have proper standing, when that standing is exercised appropriately. Those who have this virtue are people who strive to live accountably. The book gives a fine-grained description of the virtue and how it is exercised, including an account of the motivational profile of the one who has the virtue. It examines the relation of accountability to other virtues, such as honesty and humility, as well as opposing vices, such as self-deception, arrogance, and servility. Though the virtue of accountability is compatible with individual autonomy, recognizing the importance of the virtue does justice to the social character of human persons. C. Stephen Evans also explores the history of this virtue in other cultures and historical eras, providing evidence that the virtue is widely recognized, even if it is somewhat eclipsed in modern western societies. Accountability is also a virtue that connects ethical life with religious life for many people, since it is common for people to have a sense that they are accountable in a global way for how they live their lives. Living Accountably explores the question as to whether global accountability can be understood in a purely secular way, as accountability to other humans, or whether it must be understood as accountability to God, or some other transcendent reality.

Author : C. Stephen Evans
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-11-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780192653062

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Living Accountably by C. Stephen Evans Pdf

In contemporary culture, accountability is usually understood in terms of holding people who have done something wrong accountable for their actions. As such, it is virtually synonymous with punishing someone. Living Accountably argues that accountability should also be understood as a significant, forward-looking virtue, an excellence possessed by those who willingly embrace being accountable to those who have proper standing, when that standing is exercised appropriately. Those who have this virtue are people who strive to live accountably. The book gives a fine-grained description of the virtue and how it is exercised, including an account of the motivational profile of the one who has the virtue. It examines the relation of accountability to other virtues, such as honesty and humility, as well as opposing vices, such as self-deception, arrogance, and servility. Though the virtue of accountability is compatible with individual autonomy, recognizing the importance of the virtue does justice to the social character of human persons. C. Stephen Evans also explores the history of this virtue in other cultures and historical eras, providing evidence that the virtue is widely recognized, even if it is somewhat eclipsed in modern western societies. Accountability is also a virtue that connects ethical life with religious life for many people, since it is common for people to have a sense that they are accountable in a global way for how they live their lives. Living Accountably explores the question as to whether global accountability can be understood in a purely secular way, as accountability to other humans, or whether it must be understood as accountability to God, or some other transcendent reality.

Author : Steven W. Manskar
Publisher : Upper Room Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0881773395

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Accountable Discipleship by Steven W. Manskar Pdf

Accountable Discipleship: Living in God's Household is a book about pastoral leadership in the Wesleyan tradition. Pastoral leadership is the ministry of caring for the household of God. Both laity and clergy are called to this ministry. Those who read and study this book will be invited to discover their own ministry as pastoral leaders. All who follow Jesus Christ and seek to obey his teachings to "love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind," and "love your neighbor as yourself"* have the potential to be pastoral leaders for their congregation. They are pastoral leaders because others see and experience the grace of Jesus Christ through their lives. They are spiritual, servant leaders who follow the example of Jesus. These are ordinary people. They are laity and clergy. They are people like you. A foundational piece for anyone involved in Accountable Discipleship ministries, this resource explores a systematic approach for undertaking and accepting the challenge of personal discipleship for life. It is designed for leaders of Accountable Discipleship ministries, members of Covenant Discipleship groups, class leaders, and clergy. *Matthew 22:37, 39 (NLT) Click here for the Leader's Guide.

Author : Mark Sasscer with Maureen McNeill
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-03-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1450212220

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Accountability Now! by Mark Sasscer with Maureen McNeill Pdf

In an ever-changing world, it is important to remember that we can control our reactions and responses to other people and the situations that arise in life. Accountability Now! shares ways we can all learn to become more resilient in the face of change, find greater happiness, and create an environment where others can learn to do the same. Mark Sasscer, founder and CEO of an international leadership consulting and training firm, relies on ten principles of personal leadership in order to teach others to take ownership for choices, decisions, outcomes, and consequences. While exploring these ten principles that encourage others to be authentic, model high performance, initiate courageous conversations, and mentor others, Sasscer shares not only the stories of over forty leaders who have faced adversity and change, but also details his own personal journey as he coaches others on how to improve their own outcomes in life. With a focus on building healthy relationships where expectations are realistic, Sasscer guides leaders of all types on a path to creating the kind of self-awareness that results in a successful professional career, peace of mind, and ultimately personal contentment.

Author : Sam Silverstein
Publisher : Sound Wisdom
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781640951051

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I Am Accountable by Sam Silverstein Pdf

What if you could transform your relationship with yourself, your family and friends, your colleagues and clients, and your larger community through the power of commitment? What if ten simple choices enabled you to enhance your leadership skills, improve your organizational culture, and make a local, national, or even global impact? In I Am Accountable, renowned speaker and consultant Sam Silverstein explains how accountability is the secret to filling your life with more meaning, more success, and more joy—and it all starts with your mindset. In order to create a truly meaningful life, we must first accept that the problem is never other people. “The real problem,” Sam Silverstein maintains, “is what we believe about other people.” Silverstein’s new book shows why everything we have been taught about accountability is wrong. Contrary to popular belief, accountability is not a way of doing. Accountability is a way of thinking. It is how we think about ourselves and others. And it is the highest form of leadership. The secret to creating accountable relationships, and elevating the personal benchmark that Silverstein calls The Accountability Index™, lies in making ten critical choices that support an accountable mindset. I Am Accountable offers a comprehensive plan to help you establish and leverage that mindset, deepen commitments, create lasting meaning in your life and relationships, transform the culture within your organization, and foster lasting positive change in the world.

Author : Walter B. Pierce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1875
Category : Finance, Public
ISBN : UIUC:30112054463523

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An Address on Taxation, Political Corruption, and Official Accountability by Walter B. Pierce Pdf

Author : John WARD (spiritually called Zion.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1870
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0020001347

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This Pamphlet shews that Man is not an accountable being in the way represented by priestcraft, and that the doctrine of Original Sin has no foundation whatever in Scripture by John WARD (spiritually called Zion.) Pdf

Author : Cy Wakeman
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470613504

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Reality-Based Leadership by Cy Wakeman Pdf

Leadership strategies grounded in reality and focused on results Recent polls show that 71% of workers think about quitting their jobs every day. That number would be shocking-if people actually were quitting. Worse, they go to work, punching time clocks and collecting pay checks, while completely checked out emotionally. In Reality-Based Leadership, expert Fast Company blogger Cy Wakeman reveals how to be the kind of leader who changes the way people think about and perceive their circumstances-one who deals with the facts, clarifies roles, gives clear and direct feedback, and insists that everyone do the same-without drama or defensiveness. Filled with dynamic examples, innovative tools, and diagnostic tests, this book shows you how to become a Reality-Based Leader, revealing how to: Uncover destructive thought patterns with yourself and others Diffuse drama and lead the person in front of you Stop managing and start leading, empowering others to focus on facts and think for themselves Equipped with a facts-based, confident approach, you will free yourself from the frustrations you face at work and transform yourself into a Reality-Based Leader, with the ability to liberate and inspire others.

Author : Cy Wakeman
Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-09-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781250149732

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No Ego by Cy Wakeman Pdf

The New York Times bestselling author of Reality-Based Leadership rejects the current fad of "engaging" employees and the emotional drama of "meeting their needs"--returning leadership to leaders and productivity to businesses. For years now, leaders in almost every industry have accepted two completely false assumptions--that change is hard, and that engagement drives results. Those beliefs have inspired expensive attempts to shield employees from change, involve them in high-level decision-making, and keep them happy with endless “satisfaction surveys” and workplace perks. But what these engagement programs actually do, Cy Wakeman says, is inflate expectations and sow unhappiness, leaving employees unprepared to adapt to even minor changes necessary to the organization’s survival. Rather than driving performance and creating efficiencies, these programs fuel entitlement and drama, costing millions in time and profit. It is high time to reinvent leadership thinking. Stop worrying about your employees’ happiness, and start worrying about their accountability. Cy Wakeman teaches you how to hire “emotionally inexpensive” people, solicit only the opinions you need, and promote self-awareness in your whole team. No Ego disposes with unproven HR maxims, and instead offers a complete plan to turn your office from a den of discontent to a happy, productive place.

Author : Yvonne Thompson
Publisher : Business Expert Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2018-04-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781948198790

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Creating the Accountability Culture by Yvonne Thompson Pdf

Creating The Accountability Culture: The Science of Life Changing Leadership takes a close look at the challenges facing business today which demand higher productivity, improved efficiency, and increased employee engagement. The author proposes an entirely new way of building corporate culture to address these issues. Tools and techniques designed to shift our present culture to one of full accountability and responsibility are at the heart of this work...Utilization of new sciences help to inform and provide a platform for the unique tools and techniques that, when practiced, consistently create an accountability culture that is life-changing for leaders, their teams and their organizations as a whole. This work introduces, for the first time, the Accountability Model, which outlines a simple yet highly effective roadmap for culture shift, which, in turn transforms lives and facilitates achievement of corporate goals. Creating capacity, improved productivity and profits in our organizations are grounded in a full understanding of what it is to be human and our ability to access all of the gifts and talents that this encompasses. This approach is not for the faint of heart and requires courage and commitment however the results are astounding when the tools are consistently practiced.

Author : Grassroots Policy Project
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Social Science
ISBN : STANFORD:36105062987503

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Public Subsidies, Public Accountability by Grassroots Policy Project Pdf

A research and action guide for labor and community groups working for economic justice and community empowerment. A guide to state and local laws that curb corporate abuse of public money; describes recent labor and community campaigns, including successful wage and environmental justice campaigns, and the fight to win account-ability laws in two states. Each campaign brought together labor, community and environmental groups.

Author : Dave Porter,Linda Galindo
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-06
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781118461358

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Where Winners Live by Dave Porter,Linda Galindo Pdf

Be accountable and achieve success Personal accountability is the secret weapon of every successful sales professional. It is the secret weapon of Where Winners Live co-author Dave Porter, who became the owner and CEO of Baystate Financial Services at age 35 and grew it into a $100 million-a-year business over the next 15 years. It is the secret weapon of Where Winners Live co-author Linda Galindo, who transformed herself from the self-proclaimed Queen of Victims into an entrepreneur, business coach, consultant and speaker whose typical audience numbers 500 or more. Like all highly accountable professionals, these authors live Where Winners Live, an achievement they say is available to everyone. Written in a no-excuses tone and filled with personal stories and practical exercises, their book offers readers the non-negotiable, high-performance behaviors of the sales trade and tried-and-true best practices for success. Exposes the key difference between top-earning sales professionals and those who struggle to make their numbers every quarter Outlines the three critical characteristics of personal accountability: responsibility, self-empowerment, and ownership of results after the fact Explores personal accountability from the perspective of both leaders and rank-and-file sales professionals Where Winners Live shows readers the most effective way to hold themselves and others accountable.

Author : Sam Silverstein
Publisher : Sound Wisdom
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781640950153

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Making Accountable Decisions by Sam Silverstein Pdf

We struggle making decisions and most times we just wish someone would make them for us. What if that could all change and you could master the decisions you face in your life? The average person makes hundreds of decisions each day. They range from the ordinary and mundane to life-altering events. Many decisions we are faced with have little effect on our lives. They deal with the simple problems and require simple choices. However, there are those decisions which impact our lives and the lives of those around us in very significant and consequential ways. In Making Accountable Decisions, Sam Silverstein presents ways to approach our life’s decisions and how we interact with and affect others. He does this by focusing on the most substantial decisions in our lives, considering how they impact us and what decisions we can make to add value and meaning. Sam is the founder of The Accountability Movement™ and works with companies, government agencies and people around the world helping them build accountable cultures and live accountable lives. Building an accountable world is his life’s mission. Some people choose to let life happen. Some people make it happen. What’s your decision?

Author : DeMarko Reddins
Publisher : Author House
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781491869185

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Accountability... by DeMarko Reddins Pdf

This Book Will Inspire Each And Everyone Of You. No Matter. Where You Are? Or What? You Are Doing. In Your Life. At This Exact Moment Of Time. You Will Be Granted The Opportunity. To Truly Live And Appreciate. With Great Understanding. The Life You Crave And Desire. Day In And Out. By Allowing You. To See And Experience. This World And Your Presence Life. Through Your Own Eyes. On Your Own Terms. Being Able To Understand. The True Essence Of Life. For Yourself. Figuring Out And Understanding. Your Daily Struggles. To Put You. In A Better Peace Of Mind. Forever.

Author : Eberhard Jüngel
Publisher : T&T Clark
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Religion
ISBN : STANFORD:36105025314571

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Justification by Eberhard Jüngel Pdf

In this new book, Jngel explores and evaluates the role of justification in Christianity, and emphasises its centrality to Christian faith.Starting with the writings of Plato and Aristotle, Professor Jngel discusses the concepts of justice and righteousness. He considers the writings of leading Catholic and Protestant thinkers, examining in particular the work of Karl Barth. He argues that the doctrine of justification is a vital hermeneutical category.This is a provocative and ground-breaking contribution to theological discussions of sin and grace, by one of the world's leading contemporary theologians.