When accountability is optional, culture starts to unravel

You see it happen fast:

Frustration builds
Workloads become uneven
Top performers burn out
Disengagement quietly creeps in

Accountability starts with leadership—and many managers struggle with it. In fact, a Harvard Business Review study found that 46% of managers were rated poorly in this area.

But here’s the thing

👇Most managers aren’t avoiding accountability because they don’t care.

They were never taught:

▶️ How to set clear expectations

▶️ How to coach performance (not just correct it)

▶️ How to document issues properly

▶️ What to actually say in a hard conversation

▶️ How to hold people accountable without damaging trust

Many managers were promoted for technical skill—not leadership readiness. That’s why accountability isn’t intuitive. It has to be taught, practiced, and supported.

👇 Let’s talk about it.

How effective are your managers at holding people accountable for results?

BONUS QUESTION - Add in comments

⁉️What's the hardest part of accountability in your organization right now?

Not effective at all

Somewhat effective

Inconsistent

Very effective

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