Steph Tuss, CEO of Life Is Now, joins the Fitness Business Podcast to discuss the importance of accountability in teams. She emphasizes the need for a clear vision communicated to the team, as well as agreed-upon measures of success. Tuss believes accountability should be a collaborative process, with leaders supporting their team members in achieving their goals. She also highlights the importance of fostering a culture of psychological safety, where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas and engaging in healthy debate. Tuss provides practical strategies for holding teams accountable and creating a productive and innovative environment.

Key Takeaways:

• A clear vision communicated to the team is essential for fostering accountability.
• Agreed-upon measures of success help team members understand their responsibilities and hold themselves accountable.
• Leaders should approach accountability conversations to support and empower team members, rather than to reprimand or criticize.
• Building psychological safety within the organization encourages healthy debate and innovation.
• Mistakes should be seen as learning opportunities and leaders should model vulnerability by admitting their own mistakes.