What to Look for in an Accountability Partner

By Sam SilversteinPublished May 14, 2020Updated November 16, 20241 min read

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It’s critical to have people in our lives that help us stay on track.

So what does an accountability partner look like?

There are three things that we need to know about our accountability partner:

We need to know what their purpose is;
We need to know what their mission is;
And we need to know what their values are.

You have to have the ability to forgive, to understand, to share and help each other in the most difficult of times by making sure that your accountability partner is on purpose, on mission and living their values.

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Sam Silverstein

Leadership Keynote Speaker Sam Silverstein’s mission is to empower people to live accountable lives, transform the way they do business, and to thrive at extraordinary levels. By challenging leaders to shift priorities, cultivate an organizational culture, and inspire both individuals and teams to take ownership in fresh and results-producing ways – he is helping companies dramatically increase productivity, profitability, and growth. Global Gurus recently announced Sam Silverstein as one of the World’s Top 10 Organizational Culture Professionals. Sam is the author of seven books including Non-Negotiable, No More Excuses, Making Accountable Decisions, No Matter What, The Lost Commandments and The Success Model As a former executive and owner, Sam’s manufacturing and distribution companies sold over $100 million in products and services. He successfully sold one of his businesses to a Fortune 500 company. Today, Sam writes, speaks, and consults with organizations around the globe to think differently, work with renewed purpose, and achieve record-breaking results. He works with entrepreneurs, multi-national companies, corporations, and government agencies to drive increased engagement and productivity.