Two-thirds of employees say accountability feels punitive. That's why progress stalls, projects fail, and profitability suffers. The call for better accountability is everywhere-from board rooms to teammates to social media. But most leaders are using outdated tools and mindsets that no longer fit today's complex and flexible workplace.
It's time for a reset.
If you want better results, faster, and easier this book is the breakthrough your organization needs. It's based on the simple and effective metaphor inspired by the airlines: Only one pilot lands the plane. In short, it reminds every leader the importance of role clarity and teamwork in creating a culture of healthy accountability.
The Pathway to Healthy Accountability is built from original research including over 4,000 surveys and 150 interviews. This book delivers a clear, proven system to turn accountability from an investigative, negative concept into a positive, healthy force of growth.
Paul Batz is the Founder and CEO of Good Leadership, an organizational effectiveness firm built on partnerships with clients, independent coaches, trade associations, and professional services firms-all bound together by the belief that Goodness Pays. Paul is a CEO executive coach and author of 8 books on leadership. He is quickly becoming the thought leader on Healthy Accountability, and the constant voice for how goodness pays in leadership and business.
Kevin J. Sensenig, Ph.D., is the founder and President of PivotPoint Leadership and a Good Leadership Senior Coaching Associate. He is a globally recognized expert in organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and team dynamics. With over 25 years of progressive leadership experience and a track record of working with leaders from 180+ countries, Kevin empowers executives, boards, and teams to drive success through pragmatic strategies and actionable insights. A dynamic speaker, coach, and trusted advisor, Kevin blends his extensive academic background with his entrepreneurial experience as the founder and president of multiple companies. Kevin equips leaders to create impactful plans, foster positive accountability and build cohesive teams that deliver sustained results.
"The healthy accountability topic in this book found its own way into our all-hands gatherings. Conversations soon became easier and more engaging. We started to see people seeking accountability. We even revised our employee handbook to capture the positive changes rippling through the organization." — Current Client
"Based on the research shared in this book, we think about how we land the plane effectively every time with new team members and expanded teams. We're using the healthy accountability research and concepts now with all our people leaders, because it's working." — Current Client
"Employees really want to plan better - and perform better! They recommended a cultural transformation using the Only One Pilot metaphor in this book to teach a new model for personal ownership and collaboration." — Current Client
