{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Never in Reverse","title":"High Level Of Accountability ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2240,"description":"Today’s episode of Never in Reverse is all about accountability. Doug and Jeremy have wrestled with the idea of accountability in their work lives and their personal lives, and they have found that it is crucial to practice in both. At work, accountability can help foster an ecosystem where teammates trust each other to fulfill their obligations. Leadership becomes more trustworthy if they can maintain a record of accountability because their teammates know that they understand and would be able to complete the tasks that they are delegating. In their personal lives, accountability has played a significant role in self-growth for Jeremy and Doug. Both began their marriages with a somewhat traditional outlook on their role in the household and a “what I say goes” mentality. After they found their lives wouldn’t always bend to fit this ideal, they had to look inward and learn to take criticism. For detailed show notes, navigate using the time stamps below: [3:49] Jeremy and Doug discuss the value of accountability to their families. Being accountable to others is extremely important to personal growth. [5:09] In his work life, Doug says that accountability is crucial. Procrastination leads to obligations not being fulfilled and promises being broken. Other teammates rely on you to hold yourself to this standard. [7:08] If you cannot fill an obligation, naming that and explaining why is crucial so that your team can respond. A culture of accountability creates a positive environment where people trust each other. [9:42] Jeremy is in a man’s group that is practicing something called “extreme accountability.” This means that taking accountability does not mean that you aren’t allowed to fail. In fact, owning your failures is a key part of building trust. [13:20] In the workplace, extreme accountability creates an ecosystem of loyalty and trust. Knowing that leaders are responsible to their own obligations helps team members feel empowered to stay on top of their...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/b6mpsdGIjzDXtmDCnwFf2wYxZq7roMGpQP8Nv7YVQQo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYjNk/NTM0YTJjMDI2ZDlh/MWY5NGJjMWIwYWU5/Nzk1ZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}