July 22, 2025

The Power of Accountability and Team Culture with Gina Cotner

27 minutes

Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this engaging episode, Tom Fox sits down with Gina Cotner, the founder and CEO & Founder of Athena Executive Services, to explore the importance of team culture and accountability in corporate settings.

Cotner delves into her professional background and the organic development of a strong team culture at Athena. She emphasizes the critical role of accountability as a cultural standard and provides actionable insights for leaders on how to instill this within their organizations. Key takeaways include the significance of consistency, the balance between compassion and accountability, and the role of follow-up as a leadership tool. With real-world examples and practical advice, Cotner provides a comprehensive guide to building and maintaining a high-performing, accountable team.

Key highlights:

Gina Cotner’s Professional Background

The Importance of Team Culture

Accountability in High-Performing Teams

Misunderstandings About Accountability

Building a Culture of Accountability

Consistency and Psychological Safety

Follow-Up as a Leadership Tool

Compassion in Leadership

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