If you’ve ever thought to yourself, I could use a lot more accountability and community in my business and life, Dennah Renee is here to help. While finding the right people is a huge piece of it, taking ownership and action in creating that community is up to you! Listen in as she shares how she’s turned business besties into accountability partners and builds her own peer masterminds where she sees potential!
The Importance of Community and Accountability
Community and accountability do not happen by accident; they are the result of intentional effort and vulnerability. After Dennah realized the power of community and accountability, she founded The Quarter Co., where participants experience a blend of bi-weekly coworking sessions, trainings, and checkpoint-driven accountability that helps them move their businesses forward.
Quarterly Planning: A Game Changer
Dennah advocates for quarterly planning because it allows business owners to focus on manageable, 90-day increments. By looking at a season rather than an entire year, businesses can make more educated decisions and prioritize their tasks effectively. Breaking down goals into actionable steps is crucial. Dennah suggests identifying tasks that can be accomplished in an afternoon to ensure constant progress, even on overwhelming days.
The Power of Written Goals
The simple act of writing down goals dramatically increases the likelihood of achieving them. The Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education states that the probability of reaching a goal rises from 10% (if it’s just an idea) to 40% (by writing it down). This jumps to 95% if the goals are broken down into actionable steps with accountability measures in place.
Real-Life Accountability Stories
After attending the Creative Educator Conference, she and her friend Rachel decided to meet every Wednesday to ensure they executed the ideas and strategies they learned. This regular, disciplined effort resulted in tangible progress for both their businesses. While there is so much power in working with a coach, they just needed that accountability for implementation once they returned home.
Overcoming Introversion and Building Community
For introverts and those shy about seeking community and accountability, Dennah advises starting small, perhaps with a trusted friend. This one-to-one approach allows for safe vulnerability and can lay the groundwork for broader community engagement over time.
Unpopular Opinion
Dennah’s unpopular opinion is that receiving accountability and feedback as an entrepreneur can be challenging. More often than not, entrepreneurs are givers, making it difficult to be on the receiving end of help or constructive criticism. Transparency and vulnerability are key to benefiting from community and accountability.
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