In Conversation with Ikigai Leading - Activating Accountability

Topic

Leadership

Date

August 21, 2026

Authors
Margot & Monique
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What does it mean to activate accountability within ourselves, our teams and the systems we are part of?

In Episode 2 of In Conversation with Ikigai Leading, we explore accountability as a leadership practice grounded in belief, clarity, support and shared responsibility.

For us, activating accountability starts much earlier than the moment something goes off track.

It starts with clear expectations, understanding what support people need and agreeing on what success looks like. And it continues through the conversations, check-ins and practices that help people stay connected to their commitments and outcomes.

In this podcast epsiode we explore some of the patterns that can get in the way of accountability and also dive into accountability in the context of ambiguity, where the full picture may not yet be clear.

Read more in our Blog on Activating Accountability