Why Taking Accountability is Risky

Why Taking Accountability is Risky

Confession: I used to think accountability was simple—just own the work, do your best, and deliver. But then I realized something uncomfortable: accountability is owning what you don’t control. Accountability is owning what you don’t control. That’s why your...
Consequences For Not Being Accountable

Consequences For Not Being Accountable

In my keynote on fostering accountability, I argue that if you’re unwilling to impose consequences, you’re not serious about accountability. The audience usually nods, some enthusiastically, some grudgingly. However, when I ask for examples of how they respond to poor...
Mistakes in Trying to Hold People Accountable

Mistakes in Trying to Hold People Accountable

I’m in the midst of my annual NOvember campaign. The idea is to share one thing to say “no” to each day if you want to be happier, healthier, and more productive. I’d love for you to join the conversation and add your thoughts to the LinkedIn comments. Here are a few...