When it comes to accountability, the traditional approach has put leaders in charge of holding others accountable. Often this approach translates into a fear-based, command-and-control, “I have the authority, and I’m going to tell you what to do” approach to accountability.
But does this approach work in the modern workplace? (And, we might ask, did it ever work?)
In this episode, Daniel and Peter dive into the myth of accountability–the idea that leaders must hold their people accountable. This myth often leads to micromanaging, conflict, and a kind of “parent-child” approach to leadership.
Daniel and Peter suggest a better path–one that encourages a culture of self-accountability where teams work together in a partnership to deliver results.
Tune in to learn:
- What the CMC model of accountability is–and why it works
- How to encourage self-accountability as a leader
- What to do if your team resists an approach of self-accountability
Plus, some thoughts on Artificial Intelligence, including a big announcement! And remembering leadership lessons on VHS (that’s “Video Home System” for those of you under 40).
In this episode:
1:30 – Insight of the Week: Artificial Intelligence
8:52 – Memory Lane: Leadership Lessons on Video–Before YouTube!
14:20 – Topic: The Myth of Accountability
33:46 – Lightning Round
Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:
- Ask a Coach: How do I hold others accountable? (Video)
- Leadership Lesson: Employees are Like Turtles
- The Accountability Scale
- Four Keys to Creating Accountability
- 4 Ways to Create Layers of Accountability in a Virtual Environment
- How to Delegate Like a Pro
- Fight, Flight, or Freeze: Our Brains on Feedback
- Matching Managerial Oversight to Employee Competence
- 3 Ways to Avoid Being a Micromanager
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