265. Having Radical Accountability as a Leader
- Jessica McKinley
- Apr 10
- 2 min read

Are you a business owner? Then you're a leader, whether you like it or not. But lately, I've noticed the word "leader" rapidly losing its meaning as standards slip and accountability fades. This matters deeply because you are an example to everyone in your sphere of influence—they're either rising to the culture and standard you hold or falling to it.
Leadership isn't just about making money or having time freedom. When you build a company, the CEO role comes with responsibility. You become the standard-bearer, the example that others look to. And in today's business landscape, I'm seeing too many self-proclaimed leaders who aren't holding themselves accountable for their actions, their results, or their impact.
In this episode, I'm diving deep into the accountability standard that makes a true leader worth revering. If your future self has grown in leadership, she must also grow in accountability. I'll share why accountability sets you free rather than constrains you, how it creates psychological safety for your team and clients, and why it's the foundation for sustainable business growth. Get ready for a fierce message and a swift kick in the pants—because true leadership demands nothing less than 100% accountability.
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What You’ll Learn from this Episode:
How to take 100% accountability for your energy and bring the right presence to every room.
Why blaming external factors like "the economy" or "consumer behavior" undermines your leadership.
How to create psychological safety that makes it easy for people to give you honest feedback.
The importance of defining what integrity means specifically for your business before you face difficult decisions.
How to develop an unshakable identity that can handle any business challenge without defensiveness.
Why viewing challenges as "happening for you, not to you" is the hallmark of masterful leadership.
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