If you’re a leader, you already know accountability matters. You talk about it, measure it, and expect it — yet somehow, it’s still one of the hardest things to build and sustain.

The good news? It all starts with something simple: clear goals.

Step 1: Ask the One Question That Changes Everything

Before launching a new initiative, meeting, or strategy, start with this question: “What’s the goal?”

It sounds basic, but this one habit drives powerful results. Goals bring focus, clarity, and alignme...