By now you may have learned about the corruption (read stealing) in Minnesota’s government and all the finger pointing from its governor, Walz and other heads of state management.
In a previous lifetime in the world of management, as an executive in a management firm, I taught that the inescapable reality of accountability is that top level leaders are responsible for the actions of those below them. That means that no matter how one may try to dodge how certain procedures are carried out, responsibility goes down the ladder, while accountability always goes up.
The Principle of Accountability is the unwavering commitment to take full ownership of one’s role, actions, decisions, and their consequences—without deflection, delay, or excuses. It means accepting responsibility before being questioned. Accountability is about trustworthiness, transparency, and the discipline to deliver results regardless of circumstances. It is the foundation of credibility in leadership.
So when Mr. Walz says he invites investigation, he cannot blame others for his lack of leadership and credibility; he has already failed to be proactive in correcting the thievery. He simply has not taken full ownership of the theft from American taxpayers.
Had he been head of any sports team, he would be fired. No dancing would exempt him from the results of his team. Why should politics be any different. The answer: It shouldn’t be. That’s because in management, leaders are judged by only one thing: results. And, when under one’s watch some 9 thousand million dollars are stolen, the results speak for themselves.
