Circle of Trust and Accountability

A dear friend of mine suggested I write about circle of trust and accountability so you have him to thank for this week’s post.

Trust is defined as reliance on the integrity, strength, ability and surety of a person or thing

Accountability is the state of being accountable, liable or answerable. And being accountable means a person is subject to the obligation to report, explain, or justify something

So, what is a circle of trust and accountability?

This is a small group of people who decide to build a relationship that provides a safe place for them to grow and become better versions of themselves.

To do this, they agree to look out for each other, learn together, share and be accountable to one another. They will tell you the truth no matter how hard it is.

They have one goal in mind which is to help each other be all they were created to be.

They call you out when you are making excuses, recognise when you are scared and help you refine your thought process by asking useful questions. They point out potential flaws in your arguments, actions, decisions and behaviour.

Ultimately with them, you know when you are falling short of expectations and what to do about it. They help you, cheer you on, recognise your achievements and celebrate your successes.

Do you know people who are completely clueless about how they come across and how their actions negatively impact others?

Before you rack your brain recalling all of them, look in the mirror and add yourself to the list.

We all have parts of ourselves that are hidden to us but not to others. The only way we will ever know is if people tell us and that is a hard thing.

Not everyone feels comfortable giving feedback because they are worried about how it might be received and frankly speaking we don’t want to offend anyone.

We can’t improve unless we know what changes we need to make.

The challenge is finding people who are so committed to our personal growth that they take the risk of pointing out any growth opportunities to us.

Being in a circle of trust and accountability requires vulnerability, openness, honesty, and trust.

You must believe that whatever you share with them will be closely guarded and not diminish how you are perceived.

They are there to support and love you while you work on being a better you.

Trust and accountability are two powerful words and you can’t have one without the other. Find a good circle and you are on your way to a glorious destination.

Who are you doing life with? and Are you the sort of person that others want to do life with? Choose your circle well for optimum value.

Here’s to a better you! Please share this with others so we can help each other do life.

See you next week.