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May 2022
47m 44s

How Do I Hold My Team Accountable?

HBR PRESENTS / MURIEL WILKINS
About this episode

She’s heading toward the apex of her career and wants to play a more strategic role in her company because she feels that’s where her strengths lie. While she’s great at creating the vision, she’s struggling to set direction and then follow through with her team.

Host Muriel Wilkins coaches her through how to lead with more accountability.

Further reading:

More About the Myers-Briggs Personality Test
The Right Way to Hold People Accountable
Does Your Team Have an Accountability Problem?
Managers: Compassion and Accountability Aren’t Mutually Exclusive

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