Tag Archive: mutual accountability

Cheater at Home – Cheater at Work?

Personal behavior isn’t private when you’re a leader.

Andy Byron, CEO of the tech firm Astronomer, and Kristin Cabot, its Chief People Officer, were captured in an embrace on a Coldplay “kiss cam” (July 16, 2025).

A cheater in one area often cheats in others.

Infidelity doesn’t stay in the bedroom. It shows up at work.

5 Accountability Practices that Guarantee Teams Row Together

Teams that row together are no accident.

The secret to pulling together is shared accountability.

Accountability brings reality to responsibility.

Incompetent Infants Aren’t Responsible to do Hard Things

Life without responsibility is easier than life with responsibility. Don’t seek management or leadership if fishing, video games, or playing golf are your greatest aspirations. Anyone who thinks responsibility is easy is irresponsible.… Continue reading

The Scientific Way to Increase Follow-Through from 35% to 91%

People who simply intend to do hard things fail about 65% of the time. Think about the last time you intended to have a tough conversation with a team member. Did you find… Continue reading

10 Ways to Become a Contrarian Leader

Nice leaders finish last, if nice means agreeable. If all you do is agree, go home. You aren’t contributing. “There is a condition afflicting organizations that often goes undiagnosed because it is perceived… Continue reading