This is a great idea. Being a self-employed individual working from a home office there are no lack of distractions day-to-day and occasionally I find myself losing focus. This would be an awesome way to keep myself on track.
I’m a HUGE fan of accountability groups. Without them, I would never get anything done and my business would definitely be stagnant. Love the idea of creating an accountability group just for building my social media brand.
Thanks for the great tip, Laura! Can’t wait to see that beautiful walk way outside your house!
Yes! I agree. I used to have a life coach that I would have to check in with for my accountability. That really helped out and got the ball rolling for me every week. It was amazing how much I got done when I did this.
I am forming a new group today for my accountability, so that I can rock the house baby.
Thanks for your awesome insight as always.
By the way, I be there are super handsome men outside on your walk outside too. Bonus.
Good video. Something weird is going on, though. I subscribe via RSS. In your RSS reader, it says click here to view the video — except it’s not a clickable link! When I click the post title instead, I get taken to this page (lauraroeder.com/2009/07/how-to-form-an-online-accountability-group/), where I can leave a comment, but I can’t see the video. I had to click on “Blog” at the top from here to find the video.
I’d love it if you could fix this. Glad I finally found the video. Also of note: I am in an online accountability group and agree with all your points.
Totally. When I was in an accountability group I was getting LOTS done. I took a break from them to focus on some non-business things and now that I’m back into the swing with growing different aspects of my business it’s time to get back into action and getting things done.
It’s exciting and also somewhat intimidating because it’s unfamiliar in some ways. But that’s exactly why I gotta get back into it.
Just like you were saying to do an About page or Contact page and have those live by Friday…that’s the type of specificity I’m going to bringing into my actions. Gotta have those tangible results – just like when I was a teacher and expected my kids to turn in papers at a certain time. I gotta take myself back to school, ya know?
Time to form a new accountability group. One that will lovingly hold me to the fire and also not scare me to the point of being paralyzed and overwhelmed. I know I’ll find what I’m looking for with the perfect group. Thanks, girl! Mona´s last blog ..Day #3 – Building Your Confidence Muscle
I’ve experienced some of the biggest leaps in my business when I’ve been in accountability groups. It’s like: “Oh yeah! I need to be around supportive, high-frequency people who are all building their business and want to help one another…duh!” Carley´s last blog ..Juicebox Homepage Text
Laura
What video software do you use to record your VLOG entries ? I get that your camera is in or on your computer… what’s the actual software you’re using to process and upload it ? Thx !
[...] Create accountability. Tell people what you’re shooting for. They will help encourage you when you need it and celebrate with you when you’ve achieved it. [...]
Love it. I think not just your idea but the articulation of it. It works great for working out and I am sure it can work out well for productivity too…no matter how diverse our work load. Thanks!!!
Excellent! Getting clear on the direction my business is going and having a group to be accountable to is going to take me to the next level! Great work Laura!
Looks like you have come a long way since I meet you at Eben’s event last year! Keep up the great work girlie! Sue´s last blog ..Coffee and Colostrum Drink Ver. 1
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Jul 06, 2009
This is a great idea. Being a self-employed individual working from a home office there are no lack of distractions day-to-day and occasionally I find myself losing focus. This would be an awesome way to keep myself on track.
Jul 06, 2009
I’m a HUGE fan of accountability groups. Without them, I would never get anything done and my business would definitely be stagnant. Love the idea of creating an accountability group just for building my social media brand.
Thanks for the great tip, Laura! Can’t wait to see that beautiful walk way outside your house!
Jul 07, 2009
Yes! I agree. I used to have a life coach that I would have to check in with for my accountability. That really helped out and got the ball rolling for me every week. It was amazing how much I got done when I did this.
I am forming a new group today for my accountability, so that I can rock the house baby.
Thanks for your awesome insight as always.
By the way, I be there are super handsome men outside on your walk outside too. Bonus.
Jul 07, 2009
Hi Laura,
Good video. Something weird is going on, though. I subscribe via RSS. In your RSS reader, it says click here to view the video — except it’s not a clickable link! When I click the post title instead, I get taken to this page (lauraroeder.com/2009/07/how-to-form-an-online-accountability-group/), where I can leave a comment, but I can’t see the video. I had to click on “Blog” at the top from here to find the video.
I’d love it if you could fix this. Glad I finally found the video. Also of note: I am in an online accountability group and agree with all your points.
-Erica
Erica Douglass´s last blog ..When You’re Sick, What Happens To Your Small Business?
Jul 13, 2009
Totally. When I was in an accountability group I was getting LOTS done. I took a break from them to focus on some non-business things and now that I’m back into the swing with growing different aspects of my business it’s time to get back into action and getting things done.
It’s exciting and also somewhat intimidating because it’s unfamiliar in some ways. But that’s exactly why I gotta get back into it.
Just like you were saying to do an About page or Contact page and have those live by Friday…that’s the type of specificity I’m going to bringing into my actions. Gotta have those tangible results – just like when I was a teacher and expected my kids to turn in papers at a certain time. I gotta take myself back to school, ya know?
Time to form a new accountability group. One that will lovingly hold me to the fire and also not scare me to the point of being paralyzed and overwhelmed. I know I’ll find what I’m looking for with the perfect group. Thanks, girl!
Mona´s last blog ..Day #3 – Building Your Confidence Muscle
Jul 29, 2009
Laura, this is a fantastic video. Very inspiring. Thank you for such a great idea. I’m definitely going to form an accountability group.
Jul 30, 2009
I’ve experienced some of the biggest leaps in my business when I’ve been in accountability groups. It’s like: “Oh yeah! I need to be around supportive, high-frequency people who are all building their business and want to help one another…duh!”
Carley´s last blog ..Juicebox Homepage Text
Sep 23, 2009
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this. I am going to start my own accountability group.
How do I have or create a page like this one. I would like to learn. Any tips?
Sep 25, 2009
Laura
What video software do you use to record your VLOG entries ? I get that your camera is in or on your computer… what’s the actual software you’re using to process and upload it ? Thx !
Sep 27, 2009
I use imovie
Dec 28, 2009
[...] Create accountability. Tell people what you’re shooting for. They will help encourage you when you need it and celebrate with you when you’ve achieved it. [...]
Feb 02, 2010
Love it. I think not just your idea but the articulation of it. It works great for working out and I am sure it can work out well for productivity too…no matter how diverse our work load. Thanks!!!
Feb 02, 2010
I would love to be in your accountability group! Is it just a couple of your friends or did you pay to be in one?
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Feb 06, 2010
Excellent! Getting clear on the direction my business is going and having a group to be accountable to is going to take me to the next level! Great work Laura!
Looks like you have come a long way since I meet you at Eben’s event last year! Keep up the great work girlie!
Sue´s last blog ..Coffee and Colostrum Drink Ver. 1