Think Deeply, Speak Simply

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In this 76th episode of Think Deeply, Speak Simply, leadership and organizational culture expert Michael Timms explains how effective communication can build real accountability at work.

You’ll learn why accountability isn’t about blame, it’s about ownership. Michael shares how leaders can move away from micromanaging and start empowering their teams through clear, thoughtful communication.

If you’re a leader looking to create a culture where people take responsibility and follow through, this conversation is your guide to making it happen.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• What accountability really means (and why it’s not about blame)

• Why teams avoid ownership and how to change that

• How clear communication builds accountability

• Common leadership mistakes that block accountability

• How to lead by example and model accountability yourself

This episode will help you shift your mindset and give you practical tools to create a culture of shared ownership on your team.

Check out Michael’s TED Talk episode:

How to Claim Your Leadership Power  Michael Timms

Get Michael’s book

How Leaders Can Inspire Accountability

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction - Why Accountability Accelerates Performance

00:32 Meet Michael Timms - Author of How Leaders Can Inspire Accountability

01:34 Michael Timms’ Journey: From HR to Leadership Accountability Expert

03:47 Defining Accountability: Ownership of Results, Not Just Tasks

04:34 Common Misconceptions About Accountability in Leadership

06:24 The Power of Expectation Clarity in Driving Accountability

08:40 Tasks vs. Results: The Critical Difference Leaders Must Understand
11:08 Communicating Outcomes Over Tasks: Empowering Teams to Problem Solve

14:24 Why Leaders Default to Task Management and How to Change That

16:58 Building Shared Accountability Across Teams Without Blame

20:27 How Leaders Can Eliminate Blame

22:33 The Detective Mindset: Investigating Problems Without Judgement

25:52 Signs of Accountability Problems and How Leaders Can Course Correct

30:29 Mindset Shift: Leaders Must Look in the Mirror First

31:15 Quickfire Leadership Communication Tips & Closing Thoughts