215 - How to Build a Culture of Accountability in 30 Days

Do you feel like you’re constantly following up, checking in, and reminding your team to do what they’re already supposed to be doing? You don’t have a team problem—you have an accountability problem. And the good news? You can fix it in the next 30 days without micromanaging.

In this episode, I walk you through a five-step framework to build a culture of accountability where your team takes ownership, holds each other accountable, and makes you feel like a leader—not a babysitter.

What you’ll hear in this episode:

✅ [1:30] Setting and Communicating Clear Expectations – Why unspoken expectations lead to failure, and how to clearly define what “good” looks like for your team.

✅ [7:45] Building Accountability into Daily Workflows – Practical ways to create built-in accountability structures, including project management tools and team stand-ups.

✅ [12:15] Shifting from Boss Accountability to Team Accountability – How to foster a team environment where accountability is peer-driven, not just leader-enforced.

✅ [18:00] Giving Fast and Direct Feedback – Why most teams struggle with accountability due to slow or unclear feedback, and how to fix it.

✅ [23:40] Addressing Poor Performance – Why keeping low performers drags the whole team down, and how to take action fairly and effectively.

💡 Your Challenge for the Week: Pick one of these five steps and start implementing it in your business today!

Resources & Links:

Radical Candor by Kim Scott – The framework for giving clear, direct feedback.

MGMT Accelerator - Dave & Marsden Kline

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