Four business people sitting at a table arguing Accountability isn't about looking for reasons to criticize; it's about monitoring progress towards goals and ensuring each team member carries their weight. (Image: Bigstock)

When you hear the word "accountability," chances are you cringe a bit and start thinking about having difficult conversations and critiquing your team members. And that can be part of accountability. The ironic thing is that a culture of accountability prevents most of those types of conversations from being necessary.

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