As retention and productivity remain top concerns for business leaders in 2024, Karen Kirton explores one of the foundational components for success—accountability. In this solo episode, she breaks down why accountability matters, common challenges to building a culture of ownership, and practical steps to make it part of your everyday business operations.

In today’s episode, you will learn:

• Why accountability is essential to business success
  It’s not just about making sure people are doing their jobs—it builds trust, improves decision-making, drives innovation, and supports a stronger, more engaged culture.
• The real cost of avoiding accountability
  From poor team morale to frustrated high-performers and leadership blind spots, Karen outlines what’s at stake when accountability is missing.
• Common roadblocks to accountability
  Lack of role clarity, insufficient feedback, fear of blame, poor training, and ineffective leadership all contribute to a lack of follow-through and underperformance.
• How to embed accountability in your culture
  Karen offers 5 actionable tips:
  1. Set clear expectations – Ensure roles and responsibilities are defined in up-to-date position descriptions.
  2. Provide regular feedback – Not just during annual reviews, but as part of daily conversations.
  3. Equip staff with the right tools and training – So they’re actually capable of delivering.
  4. Create psychological safety – Where people can own mistakes and speak up without fear.
  5. Lead by example – Accountability must start with leadership. If leaders aren’t walking the talk, no one else will.

This episode is a must-listen if you’re looking to create a high-performing team that stays aligned, motivated, and focused on what matters most.

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