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Tim O’Connor
Tim is a golf and executive coach, professional speaker and workshop facilitator. He is the Mental Performance Coach, Glen Abbey Academy, and Head Coach, University of Guelph golf team. Contact Tim at tim@oconnorgolf.ca or 519-835-5939.
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Golf Business Canada
What do close-knit families, high-performing sports teams and successful organizations—including golf courses—have in common? They regard accountability as one of the pillars upon which they stand.
When accountability is practised with intention and mindfulness, it is a powerful and positive process. It is an aspirational force.
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Accountability supports people in their personal and professional lives to take action in pursuing their goals. Moreover, accountability strengthens relationships in all organizations, from corporations to nine-hole golf courses to families.
Where there is accountability, people trust each other, communi- cate clearly, feed off shared energy, and work cooperatively toward shared outcomes.
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When you’re willing to be accountable, you walk your talk. And if you don’t, you clean up your mess. That’s it.
So, how do we engrain and sustain a healthy culture of accountability in a golf course operation?
IT STARTS AT THE TOP
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Accountability starts at the top. It requires a mature, conscious per- son who has the character traits of discernment, responsibility and awareness. These are also the key attributes of a leader.