The Egoless Leader Podcast

EPISODE 13: ACCOUNTABILITY REDEFINED

Emaan Gharagozly

Accountability isn’t about calling people out—it’s about calling them up. In this episode, we break down a real, practical framework for what true accountability looks like in modern leadership. Forget the outdated top-down model rooted in fear and blame. We explore the two sides of the accountability bridge: Leadership Ownership and Employee Ownership—and how both must hold if performance is going to scale.

With a detailed real-world coaching example, we walk through the steps of setting clear expectations, maintaining active awareness, and following up with purpose. Then we flip the script to show how employees can step into understanding, commitment, and execution when the environment supports them.

We also dive into the psychology behind accountability—specifically the locus of control—and why people don’t actually resist accountability. They crave it… when it’s tied to purpose, achievement, and growth.

This episode is your playbook for building a culture of ownership—one that doesn’t rely on pressure, but on partnership. If you’re a leader who wants results without burnout, and clarity without ego, this one’s for you.

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