437 - Accountability: The Secret to Unleashing Your (and Their) Greatest Potential

Accountability in the workplace is certainly a problem, but did you know that 82% of managers acknowledge that they have limited to no ability to hold others accountable successfully? Obviously, managers, supervisors, and team leaders need help. In this episode, we talk about how you can promote accountability and establish it as a part of your everyday culture, even if you don't feel supported by those higher up the company ladder. Listen to discover why teams who are tasked with meeting realistic goals are destined for mediocrity, how you can avoid giving subjective evaluations of your employees' performance, and an infallible 4-step process for setting, communicating, and adhering to set standards. Be sure to check out our show notes at staypaidpodcast.com for more in-depth information and added details not included in the episode. Connect | Resources Radical Candor: Be a Kick-Ass Boss Without Losing Your Humanity (Fully Revised & Updated Edition) by Kim Scott   We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an advertising program designed to provide a means for ReminderMedia to earn a small fee by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.   0:00     Introduction 1:03     Using excuses rather than candor 2:07     Embrace the awkward 3:15     The power of silence 3:55     Set insanely high standards 7:03     Get an accountability partner 7:50     The highest performers crave accountability 9:47     The value of missions, visions, and core values 11:19   Candor requires relationship 13:03   A model to support accountability 15:51   Action Item