A fulcrum for getting ahead at work, ... and in life

The benefits of a deep sense of accountablity

Excerpt: "There are qualities that set people apart, and some of those qualities nest inside others, at least conceptually. You need to be curious. You need to know how to read people and engage them. The list goes on.

But I’ll argue that all those other qualities become subsets—the inner dolls—of owning your job. If you feel a strong sense of accountability to get things done, then curiosity, emotional intelligence, and resilience are the tools, the means to an end. It’s the outcome that bosses value. That’s what will get you promoted.

People are more willing to bet on someone who has a track record of getting things done, which is the best predictor of future performance."