Anatomy of an Accountability Partner Meeting

Anatomy of an Accountability Partner Meeting

JC Kiadii, Marketing for Mortgage Professionals

Accountability Partners are a powerful, yet woefully underutilized tool for helping business owners stay focused, energized, and productive.

Here’s a definition from Evan Carmichael on the Toronto Mastermind Group web site.

Similar to a business mentor, coach or a goal-setting buddy, an Accountability Partner is a trusted and respected fellow business professional that will act as a goal-setting moderator.

Working with an Accountability partner is a 2-way street. Just as he or she helps keep you motivated and on task – you are obligated to do the same. I am very fortunate; I’ve found the right partner.

Here is the “agenda” we use for our meetings.

1. Motivational Moment
   Each person shares a quote or thought that they plan to focus on over the next week.
2. Bright Ideas
   Although this has a place on the agenda, what typically happens is that ideas come fast and furious and are shared throughout the meeting.
3. Unintended Blessings
   You may start this process with 1 goal, but be prepared. As you start to put your energies towards meeting your business goal, other great things will start to happen.
   Share those blessings with your accountability partner.
4. I Need Help With
   Pick 1 task you’ve been struggling with, and ask your partner for help. Do you need him or her to call you every day to remind you to finish a particular task? Do you need help brainstorming strategies? This is the time to ask.
5. Homework Status
   Uh, oh – report card time!  Give your status report on the 1-3 tasks you promised to complete during the last session. If your homework is not done, you must (a) explain why, (b) tell what you are going to do to get it done by the next meeting.
6. Next Week’s Homework
   Tell your partner the 1-3 tasks you will complete by the next session.
7. Closing Prayer – Motivational Moment
   My accountability partner and I are both believers, so closing with a prayer asking God for wisdom and guidance is an appropriate way to end our meeting.

I hope this “agenda” helps bring structure to your accountability partner meetings. How do you structure yours?

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