5 Actions of Positive Accountability: Strategies for Highly Effective Leaders to Influence a Positive Workplace Culture

by Paulette Ashlin, John Kello PhD

Are you facing leadership challenges, such as high employee turnover, low productivity, dysfunctional teams, and perceived unfairness in the workplace?

Leadership in the workplace often doesn’t know how to establish accountability. On the other hand, highly effective leaders create a culture of positive accountability that creates high-performing organizations and teams.

Based on their research and experience as organizational consultants, Paulette Ashlin and John Kello (PhD) have identified the underlying problem plaguing many a workplace culture that lacks accountability.

5 Actions of Positive Accountability will help you transform into the inspirational leader you want to be and develop a culture map that sets fair expectations, minimize unsatisfactory performance, and deal constructively with consequences.

You will learn how

Be a highly effective leader and drive peak results through positive accountability.How to reduce employee turnover, improve talent retention, and hire the right talent in the first place.Create a positive workplace culture.Be open to changing your leadership style so that you have highly engaged teams.

Featuring interviews with leaders in various industries and the world of sports, this book combines the power of positive leadership with practical dos and don’ts of positive behavior for holding yourself and others accountable.

“In 5 Actions of Positive Accountability, Ashlin and Kello tackle the challenge of accountability with an easy-to-follow model that integrates positive psychology with culture.” — Dr. Steven Rogelberg, author of the bestselling book The Surprising Science of Meetings

With their passion for making the workplace a better working environment, Ashlin and Kello invite you to join them on this journey of leadership and influence to become the inspirational leader and grow your business.

286 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 16, 2023

Reviews

[Mariana · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one is a must read. It is an insightful guide designed to help leaders deal with some of the most persevering challenges in modern workplaces, including high employee income, low productivity, and unworkable teams. The book identifies a lack of accountability as a key issue affecting organizational culture and offers a five steps approach to building a culture of positive accountability. The authors draw on their extensive experience as organizational consultants to provide actionable strategies that enable leaders to set just expectations, improve employee retention, and create a more positive work environment. I like that the book emphasizes the importance of adapting leadership styles to foster team engagement and satisfaction. It combines elements of positive psychology with practical leadership advice which for me is great and it makes it a comprehensive resource for leaders looking to enhance their effectiveness and influence.

[Chico's Mom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Accountability culture is attainable.

Positive accountability is something this generation needs to improve. A lot of people can benefit from reading this book. It applies to both professional and private life. I recommend this to everyone because accountability is a trait that all of us should have. It would be better if we instill this in our children at an early age. Positive reinforcement always works, but you need to know how to deliver it correctly, which you can read in this book. This book offers precious insights into being a great person as a leader or just a human being. This topic is easy to talk about but hard to implement. In the organizational culture, accountability is a dream that can be achieved, but much hard work is needed. If you work in management, read this book. If you have a family to manage, read this book. If you want to be a better person, read this book.

[Steven Finkelstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s difficult sometimes to hold yourself accountable in the business world. If you make a mistake, it’s much easier to just pass the buck and blame the nearest convenient scapegoat. However, that is not what it is to be an effective leader.

In this book, business leaders and would-be leaders will learn how holding yourself accountable can make your employees and coworkers respect you more. It’s challenging to blame yourself when something goes wrong, but if you take on this attitude, others around you will as well. This is what it means to lead by example, and you can become a better boss this way. Anyone who feels that their leadership style is lacking would do well to read this book and implement the lessons it teaches.

[Ivan M · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is destined for the leader who encounters several problems in their company and wants to do something about it. The authors share their tips and tricks, developed with experience and intelligence, to guide the reader through the complexities of the business world and team management, reshaping the concepts of leadership and performance.

It's nice to see there are many approaches and strategies to improve employee productivity that exclude mistreatment and punishment. The authors focus as well on the versatility and adaptability a good leader should have to create a well-functioning team, that chapter was the one that blew my mind.

Overall, a recommended read for beginner to intermediate leaders.

[Almiria · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Actions of Positive Accountability by Paulette Ashlin and John Kello have written an excellent business book that focuses on the importance of accountability in the workplace. The authors delve into some of the most common accountability pitfalls and explain how to ensure that your business has effective and efficient accountability practices in place. Poor accountability practices cause enormous problems in the workplace, from poor productivity to high employee turnover and much more. By implementing the positive structures and practices described in this book, businesses can maintain a positive working environment, improve staff retention and much more. This is a must-read volume for anyone in a leadership position! I am giving this book five out of five stars.

[Margarita Garcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Useful book.

''5 Actions of Positive Accountability'' is the perfect book to read to increase efficiency and a culture of responsibility in your company. In this book, you will discover how to achieve high-performing organizations, how to maintain a positive attitude in the workplace, organizational culture, how to motivate and maintain it, and more. This is a complete guide written based on the author's experiences, with clear information that I am sure will be helpful to you and your company. With this book, you will be able to improve your company's productivity and overall create a strong team to work with. I recommend this book to those who own a company or those who are in charge of a team.

[Evelyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

When we talk about leadership, we have to bare in mind several important aspects; first of all that it’s crucial in any company since it provide clarity of purpose and guide the employees to realize its mission. However it’s essential to understand that leaders have to be effective, otherwise the business will face serious consequences.
This book offers a guide to those people who want to learn about the organization of a company but particularly it encourages readers to accept responsibilities. The narrative is very comprehensive, providing the reader with well-researched, complete and concise information.
The authors are such experts on the subject that they make the growth of a company look easy, and no doubt, following this resource, it will be!

[Yolanda Gomez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Through extensive research and experiences as organizational consultants, the authors diagnose a common issue in many organizations, lack of accountability, and provide practical solutions to address it. The book outlines five actionable steps that if you are a leader on your team like me can take to foster a culture where fairness, productivity, and positive handling of consequences are standard. These steps are designed to reduce employee turnover, enhance talent retention, and improve overall workplace dynamics, which for me is a must have to improve your work environment. By integrating interviews with leaders from various fields, including sports, the authors enrich their narrative with diverse, real-world examples of effective leadership and accountability.

[Daniel Moreno · Rating 5 out of 5]

"5 Actions of Positive Accountability" by Paulette Ashlin and John Kello, PhD, offers a book for leaders navigating accountability challenges in the workplace. Through practical strategies backed by research and real-world examples, Ashlin and Kello shift the focus from blame to constructive accountability. The book's five actionable steps empower leaders to cultivate a positive workplace culture, drive peak performance, reduce business, and engage teams effectively. With a blend of positive psychology and leadership wisdom, this book equips leaders with the tools needed to inspire and influence, eventually leading to a more productive and balanced work context. It's a must-read for leaders asking to elevate their leadership impact and create lasting positive change.

[Marina Lujan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an invaluable guide for leaders looking to influence a positive culture in the work environment. It's especially relevant for those faced with the challenge of fostering accountability among their team. I have experienced having negative leaders in my workplace who did not contribute to promoting a positive work environment or accountability. Therefore, I understand the importance of cultivating an environment where responsibility is seen as something positive and is practiced by everyone.

Authors Ashlin and Kello share five clear strategies for leaders to put into practice immediately. “5 Actions of Positive Accountability” is essential reading for any leader looking to improve their team dynamics and promote a culture of accountability.

[Píaras Cíonnaoíth · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Guide to Positive Accountability in the Workplace...

"5 Actions of Positive Accountability" by Paulette Ashlin and John Kello proposes an innovative approach to leadership that focuses on creating a culture of positive accountability within the workplace. The authors provide leaders with concrete steps they may take to effect positive change, improve performance, and strengthen ties within their teams. These steps are demonstrated through the use of actual concepts and real-world examples. "5 Actions of Positive Accountability" is an excellent resource for anybody who wants to improve their leadership skills and create a more positive and productive work environment. Highly recommended.

[Mayra · Rating 5 out of 5]

"5 Actions of Positive Accountability" by Paulette Ashlin and John Kello, PhD, is the result of exhaustive investigation and detailed documentation of what can be done to increase accountability in the place of work. I was pleased to see how these two authors offer an energizing viewpoint on accountability, driving the narrative to a productive and encouraging approach. It is not an easy job to pass this item on in such a clear and direct way. However, they accurately sketch five strategies that can be applied to promote an atmosphere where every member of each group views accountability in a positive way. The language and structure of the book is complex and yet understandable. Unique piece of work, highly recommendable.

[Agustina Sureda · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an excellent read and it can relate with professionals at all career levels. Leadership expectations are constantly changing, especially now with new technologies and massive team groups so in this book, readers will be able to learn with interviews from successful leaders from all paths how to obtain new skills. My overall opinion of this book is a good one! The narrative is upbeat and it leaves you with a sense of positivism that inspires you to do more! There are even good lessons for your personal life so this book can relate no only workspace, but to your people too! I enjoyed this and highly recommend it.