Creating a Culture of Accountability Why are people so afraid of the word “accountability”? We expect it from our kids and partners at home. We expect it from politicians. We expect it from the driver who rear-ended us in traffic. So why does accountability become such a loaded buzzword in the workplace? I think accountability feels threatening at work because it has become synonymous with punishment and fear — usually the fear of losing your job. Too often, accountability co

I was counseling a colleague through a professional situation a few weeks ago and she said “I just wish I was more like you.” My heart sank and I thought “Oh no, I’ve done this all wrong.” This got me thinking about the mentor-mentee relationship. That moment made me realize that mentorship isn’t about shaping someone into your image—it’s about helping them trust their own. A mentee should not be a carbon copy of yourself. These relationships should be collaborative in which