6 Qualities for Healthy Accountability

Accountability is a vital part of leadership, but it can easily become toxic when not handled correctly. In this episode we’re talking about six qualities that make accountability healthy. By implementing these in your own life and work, you can experience greater results, keep your commitments as a leader, and strengthen your relationships.  I used to think accountability was about punishing people for not doing what they said they would do, but I was wrong(0:44) Accountability is not just a topic for the workplace, it’s about boundaries and commitments (6:39) Toxic accountability involves public or private shaming (8:04) Accountability is not erratic and random check-ins (9:40) Accountability is not relentless micro-management (10:45) Sustainable growth doesn’t occur without accountability (11:45) There are six qualities of healthy accountability (15:35) 1. Healthy accountability is rhythmic (17:43) 2. Healthy accountability is results-oriented (19:29) 3. Healthy accountability is real (25:47) 4. Healthy accountability is relational (29:10) 5. Healthy accountability is restorative (31:30) 6. Healthy accountability is rewarding (34:19) Path for Growth Membership Path for Growth One-on-One Coaching Sign up for the Worth it Wednesday Email Join Path for Growth on Instagram and Facebook

Accountability is a vital part of leadership, but it can easily become toxic when not handled correctly. In this episode we’re talking about six qualities that make accountability healthy. By implementing these in your own life and work, you can experience greater results, keep your commitments as a leader, and strengthen your relationships. 


  • I used to think accountability was about punishing people for not doing what they said they would do, but I was wrong(0:44)
  • Accountability is not just a topic for the workplace, it’s about boundaries and commitments (6:39)
  • Toxic accountability involves public or private shaming (8:04)
  • Accountability is not erratic and random check-ins (9:40)
  • Accountability is not relentless micro-management (10:45)
  • Sustainable growth doesn’t occur without accountability (11:45)
  • There are six qualities of healthy accountability (15:35)
  • 1. Healthy accountability is rhythmic (17:43)
  • 2. Healthy accountability is results-oriented (19:29)
  • 3. Healthy accountability is real (25:47)
  • 4. Healthy accountability is relational (29:10)
  • 5. Healthy accountability is restorative (31:30)
  • 6. Healthy accountability is rewarding (34:19)


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Alex Judd
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Alex Judd
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6 Qualities for Healthy Accountability
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