Share
))
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media staples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.
…
continue reading
Manage episode 485462811 series 3668385
Content provided by Desiree Petrich - Intentional Action. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Desiree Petrich - Intentional Action or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Katie Armentrout is an operations and leadership coach who helps companies strengthen communication, reduce turnover, and build accountability systems that support confident, people-focused leadership.
In this episode of You’re the Boss, Now What?, Desiree Petrich and Katie Armentrout dive into how new managers can hold employees accountable without micromanaging. You’ll learn simple strategies to build trust, set standards, and create a culture of ownership that sticks.
Last week we talked about how trust is the foundation of accountability. This week, we take it one step further.
If you’ve ever wondered how to hold employees accountable without micromanaging, this episode gives you the framework: focus on what you practice, permit, and promote.
Katie explains that leadership accountability starts with clarity. Before labeling something a people problem, check your process:
- Did you set clear expectations?
- Did you assign ownership and define success?
- Did you communicate the why behind the task?
Once clarity is established, hold people accountable with empathy and consistency. This is how to build trust as a manager, strengthen team dynamics, and fix a toxic culture before it starts.
You’ll also learn how to use personality tools like DISC, Working Genius, and Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies to tailor accountability to different team members—so you can stop repeating yourself and start leading more effectively.
Plus, Katie shares how to build accountability right into your hiring process, create onboarding systems that reinforce expectations, and use feedback as a tool for growth, not fear.
Whether you’re learning how to delegate effectively, lead a first-time manager team, or improve your coaching for managers skills, this episode will help you build a culture where people follow through because they want to, not because they have to.
Key takeaways
- Clarity beats control: Define ownership, outcomes, and timelines before blaming performance.
- You train what you tolerate: What you permit becomes your team culture.
- Lead through outcomes, not checklists: Transformational leadership empowers creativity and accountability.
You can find Katie on LinkedIn, or on her website www.peoplefluence.com
Check out the book Ka
Taking Intentional Action: How to Choose the Life You Lead
Liked this episode? Share it with a fellow podcaster!
Love this show? Say thanks by leaving a positive review.
Take the DISC or Working Genius Assessment and get a FREE 20 minutes debrief with Desiree
Get a curated list of Desiree's favorite books in every genre
61 episodes
