The first source is comprised of the religious beliefs to which the leader submits. The mission, vision and values of the organization form the second source to which the leader is accountable. The third source of accountability comes from the interpersonal relationships that the leader values and purposes to honor. The leader's accountability to his religion, to the organization's mission, vision and values and to people focuses him in accomplishing honorable ends using honorable means. It also pushes him toward the humble realization that he serves better by being an accountable member of the team rather than an arrogant independent agent.
Accountability is usually short-lived unless it is linked to humility.
The leader's commitment to accountability helps to insure the opportunity for future success for the organization. Leaders who self-destruct through unbounded unaccountability, compromise the organization's future through their collapse. By yielding to the boundary of accountability, leaders exemplify the trust and balanced accomplishment that is found in legendary organizations. They also give great daily lessons on essential qualities of great team members. The organizations' leaders however, must learn the non-negotiable discipline of honorable boundaries.