We often mistake accountability as the opposite of empathy, but that’s because many of us have only experienced the negative side, the kind of accountability that feels harsh, scary, or punitive. Accountability comes across as pointing out failures and shortcomings with little regard to extenuating circumstances.
And that’s why managers need to make an accountability mind shift.
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