“Accountability starts with me, if you’re leading the organization,” says Jim Huggins, former COO of the United States Army. In a new episode of CEO Perspectives, The Conference Board President and CEO Steve Odland sits down with Huggins to discuss the most effective ways to lead, based on both his military and private sector experience. Tune in for insights on:

• The goal of leadership: Is it about simply telling people what to do, or something more?
• Empowering your people: Does empowerment come at the cost of accountability for decisions and outcomes? What does accountability really mean?
• Great leaders: What are the traits of great leaders today? Are people born leaders or can leadership be taught? Can introverts be leaders?
• Developing tomorrow’s leaders: What is the most effective way to teach effective leadership skills?