Supportive Accountability: How to Inspire People and Improve Performance

"Supportive Accountability: How to Inspire People and Improve Performance" by Sylvia Melena is a must-read for anyone seeking to enhance their leadership skills and drive organizational success. Melena's book is a compelling guide that goes beyond mere management techniques, focusing on the art of supportive leadership. The author expertly weaves real-life scenarios and practical advice, providing readers with invaluable insights into inspiring and motivating employees. One of the book's standout features is its emphasis on the distinction between leaders and managers. Melena delves deep into the qualities that define a supportive leader and offers a comprehensive framework for cultivating these traits. Through her engaging storytelling, she illustrates the transformative power of empathy, trust, and accountability in driving employee performance. Whether you're a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader, "Supportive Accountability" offers a wealth of best practices that will empower you to build a cohesive and motivated team. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to anyone looking to elevate their leadership abilities and create a thriving work environment.

Sylvia Melena's 'Supportive Accountability is a game-changer for leaders looking to strike the perfect balance between support and accountability. With a straightforward and actionable approach, this book empowers both new and seasoned managers to enhance employee performance and create an engaging work environment. Backed by extensive research and a track record of success, it's no surprise this book has received accolades and has become a must-read for leaders worldwide.

Good unformwtion for a new supervisor or one looking to improve on their own accountability

Leadership and Management Consultant, Sylvia Melena, Master of Arts in Leadership and Organizational Studies, artfully chronicles lessons learned over multiple decades in the trenches of Management. This is a HOW TO tool that will be valuable for all students of Business Management and seasoned professionals, alike. An extremely well designed and easy to read format will pull the reader through the life lessons in a logical progression. In addition to defining and demonstrating the four leadership styles open for consideration, with precise bullet point descriptions, the Author provides a summary section in each chapter called “Putting It Into Action”. Boiling each lesson down with action steps makes assimilation and application as easy as 1-2-3! While demonstrating the keys to maximizing employee potential, progress and productivity through SUPPORTIVE ACCOUNTABILITY, Melena shares a real-life storyline progressing through each chapter that shares the challenges, frustrations and ultimate successes of a cast of mid-level Managers and their mentors. I found myself rushing to each subsequent chapter to see how the characters prevailed or failed as they accepted their assignments to be both Supportive and Accountable in becoming effective Managers.

THIS BOOK WAS VERY APPLICABLE FOR US. SUPPORTIVE ACCOUNTABILITY CONTAINED A BUNCH OF VALUABLE TAKEAWAYS AND INSIGHT FROM A BUSINESS PERSPECTIVE.

I remember the first time I became a manager. I wanted to be the best manager I could so I asked my manager for book recommendations to help me. He told me the best thing I could do was to care about my people. That was one important piece, but I wish I would have had this book back then! All the important aspects are covered here, from how to provide feedback, the ingredients for creating a strong relationship with your people, how to set and enforce clear expectations, how to properly and fairly monitor performance - there are seven pillars covered in all. This is practical, real-world advice that every manager and leader should have. I also love how the author uses stories to illustrate her points, bringing the application of the information to life. Get this for all your leaders at all levels.

This book covers the foundations of good leadership and people management. It's nothing groundbreaking, but it does touch on all that you would need to know if you're new. It's a good read if you're really green and just finding your way in a management role. However, if you already have been working with people and managing staff, this might be too basic for you.

This book is very informative. It is a good guide to help anyone build good leadership skills . I will recommend

I find this wonderful book amazing full of easy to read examples on how to use the methodology of Supportive Accountability. As a leadership expert working the in Call Center Industry for more than 15 years, the methodology used by Sylvia Melena is very integrative and complete always focusing on how to boost performance. Congratulations Sylvia Melena on this book full of content, examples and even suggested formats to use. Victor Martinelli