1. The Importance ofAccountability in BusinessJennifer Snyder and Caryn BrownWomen of Waco13 September 2013

2. Who are we heldAccountable to? 3. We are accountable to:1.Our Clients2.Our Referral Sources3.Our Colleagues4.Our Community Groups we are involved in5.Our Family6.Ourselves7.Our Employer 4. What is Accountability? 5. the quality or state of beingresponsiblean obligation or willingness toaccept responsibility for onesactions 6. What does Accountability Mean tome? Calling out the good work of others Keeping a file of all the things you do right andthe mistakes and what you have learned fromthem You are solely responsible for your businesssuccess or failure 7. How do you showAccountability? 8. Ways to Be Held Accountable: Personal Appearance Showing Up Getting there on time Being prepared andpresent Follow Up Honest Setting and Keepingrealistic deadlines Integrity Doing what you say youare going to do Humility Not saying you can dosomething you cant Social Graces/Etiquette With the Social Media,your potential clients cantell a lot about you beforethey even meet you 9. Why are we heldAccountable? 10. You never know where yournext client will come from! 11. The reputation ofyourself/your business. 12. AccountabilityPartners/Groups 13. 1. Open and Honest communication about yourbusiness and issues you are facing.2. Keep an Open Mind and Heart.3. It takes consistency and time for the group to growand mature.4. Put on your Tenacity pants.5. Keeps you moving towards your goals.6. Bounce ideas off of other members of the group. 14. How to Create an Accountability Group orPartnership for Yourself1. Write down the names of 3 people you would like inyour accountability group or to be accountabilitypartners with.1. Follow up with these people within the next week.2. Set a time and meet regularly.2. Think about a goal that is just out of reach.1. What is keeping you from reaching that goal?2. What would it take to conquer that?