Accountability Advocate Gifts

"Why do you call it a thyroid problem when it's been giving me an excuse for the 20 pounds I gained this year?"

"First of all, let's find out who blew the whistle on us."

What Buck?

'Today's seminar will focus on individual accountability in the workplace. I did not deliver the handouts to the printer on time, soe we won't be able to refer to them. it's not my fault.'

Owning your mistakes at work shows that you hold yourself accountable, and builds trust and credibility.

The buck stops here/Pass the buck.

'Direct me to where the buck stops.'

'This is the Age of Reason -- not the Age of Excuses!'

United States Senate Ethics Committee - All members being investigated.

'My first thought was to say, 'I made a mistake', but then I began to have second thoughts...'Telling me not to do it'.'

Under new blame.

Soccer Moms Against Corruption

"A statue was built in his honor because he actually delivered on his campaign promises."

Nassar is caught while MSU officials remain.

"You don't need pronouns in your presentation. That's what finger-pointing is for."

"I've been trying for days, but I can't get hold of the Superintendent for Accountability."

"I can't make history - I'm too busy deleting it."

"You were subpoenaed to appear before a congressional committee, but you didn't show up. So why should we let you in?"

R. Kinsella: 20 Years in Politics & Never Accused of Sexual Harassment

"Problems, boss! A check of our current employees discovered that you lied on your resume 22 years ago!"

"The public favors mandatory drug testing for all politicians."

'Why are there performance standards for students and teachers - but none for politicians?'

The Buck Stops Here

Wait Brian! You forgot the little Airbus chapter!

'The new business plan is the same as the old business plan except that, due to layoffs, we have less scapegoats to blame in case of failure.'

'Stick to your diet or our talking scale will rat you out!'

'Management can't avoid responsibility for poor patient care...I want to tender my resignation!'

Chuck Todd

'It's not our fault.'

'If the one at the top gets all the abuse, why not Him upstairs for all Our sins?'

'You're darn right campaign promises count'

Working in a blame culture?

"When it comes to medical malpractice, most lawyers only go for the money... ...I go for the doctor's head."

A Breakdown in Process

Investigating Yourself