We like to keep things clean and easy on our website. This user-friendly page directory is intended make it very easy to find every page on our website in one spot. We'll break the pages down under our specific navigation blocks you see in the right margin of every page. As we add new content, those posts will be added to this page directory.
Part of this structure might go against best practices for SEO, but our most important goal is providing quality content for our readers. We hope this page makes it convenient for all of you to find specific pages.
The following pages are linked to the pages under the "Being Accountable for Your Actions" button located in the right margin. The anchor page gives an overview of the difference between accountability and responsibility. It also provides some action steps and links to specific pages that go deeper into detail on specific topics.
"How to be More Responsible" is a round table discussion among our editorial team that takes our readers farther along in setting the mindset to use our collective skills to become accountable for our own actions. We structured our navigation bar in a way to provide the "why" in this block and some of the "how" pages under the next button. Our editors will be open in sharing our own failures and challenges along the path to being more responsible.
"The Difference Between Accountability and Responsibility" gives our readers greater insight into not only the differing definitions of two words often seen as the same, but also how responsibility is a necessary step in becoming accountable. The words are linked in importance because one cannot be achieved without the other.
"Vacillating Values and Vanishing Vigilance" is the first installment from guest author T.O. Illustratio. We will be posting more from this author who will challenge us with some content that will probably create some strong opinions. But hopefully they will also lead us to use the specific skills in the "Empowered Action Group Resources" section to bridge any divisions and lead us to solving problems.
"Eugenics in America" sheds light on the history of discounting the value of human life in America and around the world. This is one of those subjects that scares some people away. It's easier to overlook bad things, but "we aren't in Kansas anymore" and we need to face the truth. (Younger readers can Google that quote from the Wizard of Oz to understand the relevance.)
The Sword of Damocles is the second installment from guest author T.O. Illustratio. The author uses an explanation from this old story by Cicero to paint a picture of current times and the ramifications of our decisions. Sitting back and ignoring problems is also a decision and also carries long-lasting consequences. The author hits on a hot-button issue in this page. Not the last time you will read about such topics on this website as we simplify leadership development.
The Age of Entitlement takes on the twisting of words by both sides of the two-headed monster that controls American politics. The word "entitlement" has been used to promote self-serving agendas from both sides while not offering any concrete solutions from either side. It is our job as accountable citizens of America to sort through the bull to find the truth.
"Most people do not really want freedom, because freedom involves responsibility, and most people are frightened of responsibility." Sigmund Freud
Inspirational Quotes About Life is a collection of empowering messages from a variety of writers. We added container blocks for a few of the authors because they had so many inspiring quotes. We'll add to this list over time and we'll also feature some of these people on our home page in short videos that will change every week or so.
The Power of Your Words is written from the perspective of our editor who shared a personal story of overcoming codependency. In this page you will read how intentions play a big role, along with other factors that make words either tools to build and empower, or to tear down and cause long-lasting harm.
Who is Morally Responsible? In this page we look back at "the good old days" and compare them to today. We point out the power of our next generation to bring about positive change if they are equipped with the right information.
What Is a Responsible Citizen? Someone who looks for the good in people. Someone who always endeavors to model infectious enthusiasm for life and for what can be accomplished when they know the truth, learn leadership skills, and then put them into action.
Motivational Quotes for Success is packed with statements and phrases to help you sharpen the saw and build confidence to blow past adversity and achieve any goal you set.
Why Do We Learn History is another story from T.O. Illustratio who shares the effort of a teacher to impress upon his students the important reasons for learning the truth about history and how it affects our present day and future.
When we Set the Right Expectation, we empower people to reach their potential. Lowering acceptable standards only keeps them locked in mediocrity and reliance on someone else "taking care of them. We help people when we show them how to help themselves.
"What Makes Good Leadership Qualities?" is described in the unique writing style of guest author T.O. Illustratio
The following pages are linked to the pages under the "Empowered Action Group Resources" button located in the right margin of every page. This part of our page directory will focus on direct skills to help our readers lead the charge in becoming accountable citizens of America. This begins with establishing concrete core values that guide every part of our life.
"Accept responsibility for your life. Know that it is you who will get you where you want to go, no one else." Les Brown
"What is a Character Trait" begins the process of setting definitive core values by explaining character traits and how they play a vital role in aligning our character traits with what will become our guiding core values. An easy process is presented to help our readers establish their own core values.
"The Art of Listening" is part one of a two-part message about the most valuable tool in building relationships, developing trust, and assuming leadership roles. In this page we lay the groundwork for learning to listen with the intent to hear and understand first, then to be understood.
"How to Listen Better" is the follow-up page to "The Art of Listening." We go much deeper into specific skills and share some personal experiences from our editorial team. We also add in an explanation of critical listening. This skill is not always understood and in today's environment it is very important.
"How to Stop Being Codependent" is devoted to explaining the trap many people fall into and offering a first person experience in how to free yourself from this situation. Accountability begins with the person in the mirror. We need to detach from anything holding us back from being the servant leader that is found in all of us.
"What is My Personality Type" is an important page because it gives us expert advice on understanding our own personalities and then gives us the skills to better relate to every person we meet. Trust will be established and relationships will improve as we use the skills highlighted in this "how" section.
Step By Step Goal Setting describes a proven 7 step plan for goal achievement. It will work for any person and is written by one of our editors who doesn't like list-building and struggled for a long time with finishing things, even with finishing plans originating from very good ideas. We also offer a second, more detailed goal setting process for those of you who love list-building and details.
Goal Setting and Time Management is a follow up page to our post about step by step goal setting. We go deeper into an important characteristic that will improve every relationship. This is based on the wisdom of John Maxwell, who in our opinion is the best teacher of leadership development.
Fear of Failure is written from the perspective of our editor with the personality that doesn't like lists. You'll read a personal story of overcoming fear of failure and we'll also share some better synonyms for understanding that failure is part of success.
How to Feel Empowered is written within the context of a question posed by a young person. In this page we offer some ways to lift past the acrimony and stress that tends to bog us down. Empowerment starts from within and these actions will help that process gain momentum.
How To Hold People Accountable shows you methods to lead people to new levels of personal accountability without shaming them or tearing them down. You will read how to encourage them to grow personally and professionally.
Habits of Highly Effective People offers the amazing insight of Stephen Covey. We present his 7 habits that will transform your life.
Common Sense Is Not Common describes the fallout from a movement that sought to silence any discussion on important topics, leading to an absence of rational thinking and common sense decisions.
Goal Setting Activities for Students is our proven process of empowering the next generation of leaders to be confident, humble, impactful team builders.