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Accountability isn’t pressure— it’s a promise.
When teams lack accountability, it’s rarely about effort.
It’s about missing clarity, and inconsistent follow-through.
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Accountability isn’t about control.
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Every day. On every team.
Today we are going to help leaders master this by using:
‘Holding Others Accountable'.
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How to Hold People Accountable
1. Missed Deadline Without Warning
Scenario: A team member misses a key deadline but says nothing until asked.
Start with curiosity, not blame.
“I noticed the deadline passed and I didn’t hear an update. Can you walk me through what happened?”
Clarify why updates matter.
“Even if it’s running late, a quick heads-up helps me adjust and support you better.”
Reset the expectation.
“From now on, let’s agree to check in 2 days before any deadline—just to make sure nothing slips through.”
This turns the gap into a learning moment without drama. It builds the “check-in” and “follow-through” habits from the process.
2. The “I Thought You Meant…” Problem
Scenario: A new hire completes a task—but it’s completely different from what was expected.
Pause and rewind.
“Let’s walk through what we both understood about the assignment. I want to see where we misunderstood each other.”
Share a future-proof fix.
“Next time, before you start, send me a 2-sentence summary of how you plan to approach it. I’ll confirm or give clarifications right away.”
Clear standards aren’t just about tasks—they’re also about how people interpret those tasks.
3. You’re Micromanaging Without Realizing It
Scenario: You keep checking in, and your team looks annoyed or checked out.
Acknowledge your part.
“I’ve been following up a lot. I just realized I might be making you feel like I don’t trust your work.”
Shift the check-in rhythm.
“How about you choose a check-in schedule that works for you, and I’ll hold that space for updates instead?”
This creates ownership while keeping the accountability loop alive—without turning into control.
4. Accountability Is Low, but Everyone’s “Nice”
Scenario: People aren’t doing what they say, but no one calls it out because it feels awkward.
Break the silence with facts.
“We’ve had three meetings where follow-ups didn’t happen. It feels like we’re all avoiding the awkward stuff, and it’s slowing us down.”
Propose a shared system.
“What if we start ending meetings by assigning names and dates to tasks, and we review them together next time? Just 5 minutes.”
It’s not about calling people out—it’s about creating a system that holds everyone in, together.
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Think of one task you’ve repeated twice this month—like onboarding, meeting notes, or client handoffs.
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Share your new creatyl link in your bio with one pinned post: “Launched a simple [template/prompt pack]. It’s the exact file I use. Get it here.”
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Here's how you can make it real today:
Step 1: Pick your moment
Think back to a time this week when something slipped— A missed task, unclear ask, or awkward silence.
Now choose what you want to work on today:
Setting expectations
Following up
Giving feedback
Owning your part
Step 2: Set your cue
Choose one moment today to practice accountability on purpose.
Write this down or set a reminder:
"Use my accountability move now."
Step 3: Make your move
Take one clear action. Here are examples:
Set expectations: “Let’s get clear on who’s doing what by when.”
Follow up: “Quick check-in—how’s this going and anything in the way?”
Give feedback: “We’ve missed this twice. Let’s figure out why.”
Own your part: “I dropped the ball. I’ll get it done by tomorrow.”
Keep it short. Say it out loud or send it in writing.
Step 4: Notice what changed
Pause later and ask:
Was the message clearer?
Did someone respond differently?
Did something move forward?
Even one shift matters.
Step 5: End your day with one line
Before the day ends, write:
“Here’s what worked today: _____.”
or“Next time this happens, I’ll try: _____.”
AI Prompt: “Act as a workplace communication coach. Help me prepare for a short accountability conversation using the details below:
Person I’m Speaking With: [Insert name or role]
Context for Accountability: [Insert situation, e.g., “Missed a project handoff,” “Didn’t follow through on a client update,” or “Task completed late with no notice”]
My Goal for This Conversation: [Insert goal, e.g., “Set clearer expectations for next time,” “Ask what got in the way,” or “Make sure we’re aligned moving forward”]
Tone I Want to Use: [Insert tone, e.g., “Calm and direct,” “Supportive but firm,” or “Solution-focused”]
Provide:
A short outline for how I can open, guide, and close the conversation
2–3 example phrases I can use to be clear without being harsh
Tips to keep the conversation honest, productive, and free from blame
Make sure everything sounds natural and simple enough to say out loud. Keep it brief and effective—I only have a few minutes with this person.”
When you ask someone to own their work, you’re saying it matters.
When you check in, you’re saying they matter.
The point isn’t perfection—it’s progress that doesn’t disappear.
You don’t need to do everything—you just need to hold what matters.
Follow-up isn’t annoying. It’s what keeps work from slipping.
Consistency beats intensity every time.
Until next time and with lots of love,
Justin
This Week’s Growth Recommendations
Book To Read:
“The Oz Principle” by Roger Connors, Tom Smith, and Craig Hickman (see it here)
TED Talk to Watch:
“Why Accountability Is Not a Dirty Word" by Christi Scarrow (see it here)
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