America’s Founding Fathers were adamant that our governance includes the concept of “Balance of Powers.” In this way, no one function of the government could operate unchecked. The genius of this ...

Jeff Bartel is chairman and managing director of Hamptons Group, a private investment and strategic advisory firm headquartered in Miami. In a culture of accountability and responsibility, employees ...

Whether it's a coping mechanism for fears of rejection or the desire for immediate gratification, more people than ever are ...

That statement alone will give some people cold sweats at night. Most of us would rather have an environment that fosters mentoring without accountability, but in this day and age when every dollar ...

When we hold someone accountable, a guilt-prone person is likely to hear you, while the shame-prone individual reacts with defensiveness and avoids taking responsibility, all in the service of not ...

Accountability often gets a bad rap, especially in the workplace. When people are told they are accountable, a failure-phobic mindset can set in. Employees may believe that if the goals aren't reached ...