3. Seek Responsibility and Take Responsibility for your Actions

"The leader sees leadership as responsibility rather than as rank and privilege." — Peter Drucker

One key leadership concept highlights the significance of being proactive and accountable when leading others: "Seek responsibility and take accountability for your actions." This rule is based on the premise that effective leaders take ownership of their own and their team's actions rather than shirk accountability or place the blame elsewhere. [1]

The idea of seeking responsibility is one of the main components of this principle. In other words, rather than waiting to be given leadership positions and duties, you should actively seek out opportunities to do so.

This can entail volunteering for leadership positions within your company or accepting more responsibility in your present position. You may show people that you are able and eager to lead by actively seeking out responsibility. You can also show others that you are committed to having a positive effect on your group and organization.

Taking accountability for your actions is another crucial component of this principle. As a result, you must be prepared to accept the results of your decisions, both positive and negative. Instead of seeking to place blame on others, this entails admitting mistakes and acting to make them right. It also entails accepting responsibility for accomplishments and appreciating your team's contributions. By accepting responsibility for your actions, you show others that you are dependable and trustworthy and that you are dedicated to setting a good example.

A fundamental element of leadership is seeking responsibility and accepting responsibility for your actions. It calls for a proactive mentality, self-awareness, and the capacity to acknowledge errors when they occur. A leader who upholds this idea inspires others to accept responsibility for their own actions and duties, which results in the success of the group as a whole.

_____ [1] 11 timeless principles of leadership (US army 1948). (n.d.). Academy Leadership | Developing Leaders Who Deliver Results. https://www.academyleadership.com/news/201406.asp?fbclid=IwAR2IeDbfZfjUGdtmTzoRNxPxbII1N9UPbCdGyWn3yY6dbt1fFc4ynb1sqUw