The majority of CEOs don't know how to create maximum organizational leverage through the transfer of autonomy to their people. Without autonomy, teams feel suffocated. Without accountability, they fall apart. How do you find the right balance?
In this episode, hosts Tim and Junior unveil the 4 biggest leadership mistakes that destroy accountability, detail how to gradually transfer autonomy without losing control, and share practical steps to ensure that teams own their work and deliver results.
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1:20 - Introduction: Why Autonomy and Accountability Matter
3:00 - The Leadership Struggle: Too Much or Too Little Autonomy
5:45 - Why Most Leaders Get Accountability Wrong
8:10 - The Real Definition of Being "In Charge"
10:30 - The Critical Role of Organizational Leverage
13:15 - Common Leadership Failure Patterns
16:00 - Granting Autonomy Too Early: The Risk
19:30 - Blurry Accountability Lines: A Recipe for Confusion
22:10 - Running to the Rescue: Why Leaders Need to Stop Fixing Everything
25:40 - Taking Undue Credit: The Silent Team Killer
28:20 - The Key to a High-Performing Team: Autonomy with Guidance
31:00 - How to Match Accountability with Competence
34:30 - Moving from Task to Process to Outcome Accountability
37:15 - Practical Strategies for Leaders to Get This Right
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