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Hall of Fame accountability and leadership keynote speaker, Sam Silverstein is one of the World's Top 10 Organizational Culture Professionals. (link to https://globalgurus.org/organizationa...) This best-selling author on leadership, shows organizations how to innovate their culture, live their core values and inspire accountability throughout the entire operation.

As a former executive and business owner in manufacturing and distribution, Sam led a team of 175 employees. During his tenure, the company grew organically by 475% over 12 years, with total sales over $100 million attracting a Fortune 500 company to purchase the enterprise.

Today, Sam writes, speaks, and consults with organizations around the globe inspiring them to think differe Hall of Fame accountability and leadership keynote speaker, Sam Silverstein is one of the World's Top 10 Organizational Culture Professionals. (link to https://globalgurus.org/organizationa...) This best-selling author on leadership, shows organizations how to innovate their culture, live their core values and inspire accountability throughout the entire operation.

As a former executive and business owner in manufacturing and distribution, Sam led a team of 175 employees. During his tenure, the company grew organically by 475% over 12 years, with total sales over $100 million attracting a Fortune 500 company to purchase the enterprise.

Today, Sam writes, speaks, and consults with organizations around the globe inspiring them to think differently, work with renewed purpose, and achieve record-breaking results. He works with entrepreneurs, multi-national companies, corporations, and government agencies to drive increased engagement and productivity.

The author of 11 books including No More Excuses, No Matter What, Non-Negotiable, Making Accountable Decisions, I Am Accountable, and The Success Model, he is the founder of The Accountability Institute™ and The Certified Accountability Advisor™. His organization is focused on building powerful communities filled with like-minded people who know and live their values and honor their commitments. To that end, Sam hosts Accountability Roundtables™ inspiring and challenging the people in these communities to think differently.

Sam’s mission is to empower people to live accountable lives, transform the way they do business, and thrive at extraordinary levels. By challenging leaders to shift priorities, cultivate an organizational culture, and inspire both individuals and teams to take ownership in fresh and results-producing ways – he is helping companies dramatically increase productivity, profitability, and growth.

Originally from Atlanta, Sam has a Bachelor’s Degree in business from the University of Georgia and an MBA from Washington University. He is a Past President of the National Speakers Association. Sam is married with four children and currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri. ...more

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	No More Excuses: The Five Accountabilities for Personal and Organizational Growth (No More Excuses Series) 3.71 avg rating — 183 ratings — published 2009 — 12 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Non-Negotiable: The Story of Happy State Bank & The Power of Accountability 4.18 avg rating — 67 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	No Matter What: The 10 Commitments of Accountability (No More Excuses Series) 4.02 avg rating — 42 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Lost Commandments 4.05 avg rating — 39 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Success Model (No More Excuses) 4.43 avg rating — 30 ratings — published 1993 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Making Accountable Decisions (No More Excuses) 3.81 avg rating — 32 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Power Of Choice 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings — published 1998	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	No More Excuses!: The Five Accountabilities for Personal and Organizational Growth by Sam Silverstein (20-Jan-2015) Paperback 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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“Accountability is not a consequence. In order for it to become your competitive advantage, you must be willing to change what you expect from yourself and others.”
― Sam Silverstein, No More Excuses: The Five Accountabilities for Personal and Organizational Growth

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“Consequences Culturally, we have drifted away from accountability in this country for at least the last generation and perhaps longer. The consequences have been more dire than most people realize. —Richard Chambers”
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“An organization’s values tell everyone how they will act inside the walls of the organization. You, as a leader, cannot tolerate any action that goes against those values.”
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