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The Wisdom of Oz
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The Wisdom of Oz

Using Personal Accountability to Succeed in Everything You Do

Roger Connors and Tom Smith
Portfolio, 2014

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Dorothy Gale, the heroine of The Wizard of Oz, had one goal: Get back to Kansas. But first, she had to embark on a journey of personal discovery. Little did she know that – with every step – she wore the answer to her dilemma on her own two feet. As Partners In Leadership consultants Roger Connors and Tom Smith explain, first Dorothy had to discover the secrets of personal accountability. Then she could click those magic ruby slippers. In the sequel to their bestseller, The Oz Principle, Connors and Smith walk you through four steps to taking responsibility for your life and accomplishing your goals. getAbstract recommends their advice to anyone seeking a personal or professional Yellow Brick Road. Now, you won’t need a Good Witch to help you.

Take-Aways

  • “Personal accountability” is the most powerful choice you will ever make and is at the root of succeeding in everything you do.
  • The classic children’s story, The Wizard of Oz is an excellent metaphor describing the journey to greater personal accountability.
  • You can’t let your circumstances define who you are and what you do; instead, assume accountability in order to take charge of shaping your circumstances.

About the Authors

Roger Connors and Tom Smith are the co-authors of four New York Times bestsellers, including The Oz Principle. The two co-founded Partners In Leadership (PIL), the world’s premier provider of Accountability Training and Culture Change services with a mission to help clients achieve their mission.

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    B. M. 8 years ago
    I went looking to find out how I could support peers in holding their teams accountable. Some great lessons here about building the personal awareness to manage ourselves.
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    A. 9 years ago
    I'll try what I've just learnt now. Very interesting!