
Clarity is the Foundation of Accountability
Raising the Bar Series | Part 2
Most accountability problems aren’t performance issues, they are clarity issues.
If accountability is breaking down, clarity is usually the problem.
Not effort. Not capability. Not intent.
Clarity.
For…

Raising the Bar: A Leader’s Guide to Real Accountability
Raising the Bar Series | Part 1
Accountability Is Leadership’s Greatest Weakness—Here’s Why It Matters
Let’s be honest.
Most leaders struggle to hold people accountable. Most teams would agree.
Recent research from Gallup found…

Are All Politics Bad?
Many leaders I speak with will say, “I hate politics.” What they usually mean is: “I hate manipulation, hidden agendas, and backroom conversations.” On that point, Patrick Lencioni would agree.
In The Five Dysfunctions of a Team,…

Avoid Group Think: Mastering Dissent
Organizations often times suffer from "Group Think", and leaders can easily fall into the Go-Along-to-Get-Along (aka GAGA) trap. Dissent from the group is hard work for anyone since groups prefer consensus where existing views are validated,…
