It shouldn’t be a disciplinary action. It should be a process. When I was in HR, I watched managers dodge conversations about ...

I only get calls to work with teams when there are problems. I frequently start by interviewing or surveying the team members as to what they see as the primary problem. In my experience, two topics ...

In my Tuesday piece discussing potential replacements for head coach Brian Daboll, I wrote that the Giants “have an accountability problem.” Accountability on a football team, for both the players and ...

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Many organizations talk about accountability, but the meaning is rarely practically defined. Oftentimes, accountability becomes a buzzword that is repeated in meetings and mission statements until ...

In late February, a directive from Elon Musk ricocheted through corporate America: “Email me the five things you did this week by Friday EOD.” The memo, blunt and unadorned, ignited a firestorm about ...

Leaders can often be heard lamenting about the lack of accountability among their workforce. If you believe members of your team are not being accountable for their work, wouldn’t a logical conclusion ...

I’ve built six companies, written six books and advised hundreds of entrepreneurs. I refuse to settle, and I think most entrepreneurs have the same mindset. But my experience has taught me that ...