How Did That Happen?

The New York Times bestseller that provides a simple, proven approach to improve accountability and the bottom line.

The economy crashes, the government misfires, businesses fail, leaders don't lead, managers don't manage, and people don't follow through, leaving us asking, "How did that happen?"

Surprises caused by a lack of personal accountability plague almost every organization today, from the political arena to large and small businesses. How Did That Happen? offers a proven way to eliminate these nasty surprises, gain an unbeatable competitive edge, and enhance performance by holding others accountable the positive, principled way.

As the experts on workplace accountability and the authors of The Oz Principle, Roger Connors and Tom Smith tackle the next crucial step everyone can take, whether working as a manager, supervisor, CEO, or individual performer: creating greater accountability in all the people on whom you depend.

Connors and Smith make a strong case for how to hold others accountable leaders should read and re- read these pages— a great handbook for those who want to make ‘holding someone accountable’ much more than a throw- off phrase.
Eric T. Hicks
Senior vice president, performance improvement, JP Morgan Chase
Connors and Smith present the process any leader can follow to hold people accountable and to get their team to invest their hearts and minds.
Frank Baynham
General manager, LensCrafters, Luxottica
A compelling and insightful way for obtaining results. A must- follow sensible and repeatable way to build morale and get results.
Jean Leger, Jr.
Vice president, operations, OGE Energy Corp
How Did That Happen? provides a powerful road map to make accountability happen in your organization.
Clinton A. Lewis, Jr.
President, U.S. operations, Pfizer Animal Health, Pfizer, Inc
Connors and Smith offer an insightful view into the underpinnings of accountability that translate into spectacular and sustainable results.
Michael K. Kneidinger
Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Definitely the ‘go- to’ book for teaching organizational accountability that works— without the backlash.
Stephen R. Covey
Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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