No More Excuses: The Five Accountabilities for Personal and Organizational Growth

Accountability is not a consequence … it's your competitive advantage!

Early in the Minnesota Twins 2009 exhibition season, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire discovered a note on his desk from Justin Morneau, his star first baseman. It read: “Gardy: I forgot to run sprints after the workouts yesterday; I am fining myself.” Next to the note was a hundred-dollar bill.

Entrepreneur, author, and speaker Sam Silverstein asks: Is Justin Morneau accountable because he's a superstar or is he a superstar because he's accountable?

In No More Excuses, Silverstein identifies the Five Accountabilities shared by all truly successful people and organizations.

• Shows why accountability gives businesses and individuals the competitive edge
• How to instill accountability throughout the enterprise
• How the Five Accountabilities can support both values and strategic intent.
• Includes interviews with 50 carefully chosen Accountability Masters from six continents and all walks of life—including academics, Fortune 500 CEOs, and Hall of Fame athletes.

No More Excuses also features on-line resources for implementing and reinforcing each of the Five Accountabilities on a daily basis. Read it—and expand your own Accountability Zone!


Summary: A Great Book To Start the Year Off! (Or Anytime)
Rating: 5

This was a perfect book to kick-off the year with. This made me think about the choices I make in both my personal and professional life. When I read this book I thought about decisions, goals, commitments and more. "No More Excuses" shows how to accept what happens to us, the good and the bad. The "Five Accountabilities" covered in the book were clear and easy to understand - and most importantly easy to apply. I thoroughly enjoyed the book.



Summary: Through these lessons on accountability, take your life and/or organization to the next level with NO MORE EXCUSES
Rating: 5

When it comes to teaching accountability, no expert has the background or understanding Sam Silverstein shares in his thought-provoking book "No More Excuses." Whether you are running a large organization or pursuing a personal passion, you will find simple, easy-to-use concepts throughout the book to help you become more successful. Better yet, you will WANT to become more successful with these simple strategies.

Silverstein lays the system out for you with 5 simple ACCOUNTABILITIES. You'll find yourself quickly moving through this book and implementing as you go along. Without a doubt, you will want to pass this book onto colleagues and friends.