Is accountability a tool for growth or a weapon for blame? In this episode, Kevin is joined by Michael Timms to discuss the true meaning and power of accountability in leadership and how modeling accountability creates a ripple effect throughout an organization. Michael addresses the pitfalls of task-focused leadership and offers guidance on how to empower teams by shifting their attention toward outcomes. He also outlines three habits of personal accountability: 1. Don't Blame, 2. Look in the Mirror, 3. Engineer the Solution.

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Timestamps
00:00 Introduction  
00:49 Live streaming invitation  
01:10 Book plug – Flexible Leadership  
02:00 Introducing Michael Timms  
02:55 Michael joins the show  
03:37 Michael’s leadership journey  
05:50 Why focus on accountability  
08:09 Accountability as blame vs. power  
10:11 Definition of accountability  
11:02 Accountability and leadership power  
13:26 CEOs and accountability problems  
14:00 Systems thinking and accountability  
15:06 Accountability is about results  
18:00 Leaders must focus on outcomes  
19:06 Three habits of personal accountability  
20:03 Habit 1: Don’t blame  
21:24 Habit 2: Look in the mirror  
23:08 Ask others for feedback  
23:50 Habit 3: Engineer the solution  
25:04 Story – deleted file and process fix  
26:49 Systems thinking builds trust  
27:52 Processes vs. empowerment  
30:55 Recap of accountability habits  
31:17 What if it really is someone else’s fault?  
32:49 Modeling accountability builds trust  
34:11 What Michael does for fun  
34:50 What Michael is reading  
35:41 Where to learn more about Michael  
36:18 Closing remarks  

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