Writing the eBook Preview of Healthy Accountability 

After months of research, interviews, and reflection, the writing process is well underway for the new Healthy Accountability book and it’s already reshaping how leaders think about accountability. 

In a recent podcast with Kevin Sensenig, the conversation explored why this topic matters now, what surprised Kevin and me in the data, and what readers can expect from the preview eBook launching at the May Good Leadership Breakfast. 

A New Definition 

Accountability has long been seen as punitive or fear-based. The research showed something different. The vast majority of people want to be accountable – 95%. But only if it’s done in a way that feels healthy and helps them grow. 

Here’s the working definition:  

Healthy accountability is when people win together in an environment where individuals take personal ownership and embrace the support of the team to deliver quality work on time. 

That final piece, “embracing support”, is what turns accountability from a burden into a growth opportunity. 

Inside the Preview eBook 

Launching May 22, the Healthy Accountability preview eBook tells the story through real voices: CEOs, researchers, and leaders who helped shape the work. 

Chapters include: 

• A CEO’s Blindspot – How adding the word “healthy” instantly improved accountability. Written by Irish Titan CEO, Darin Lynch.  

• A Strategic View: Winning with Purpose  – Written by Kristi Fox, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Securian Financial.  

• Healthy Accountability  – An elusive, complex subject requiring a new approach.  

• Origin Story for the Research  – Only one pilot lands the plane.  

• Researcher’s Perspective  – What’s missing in the lens of goodness.  

• The Public Cry for Accountability  – The investigative culture that surrounds our media.  

• Employees on a Quest for Clarity – A teaser from section 2 of the book.  

It’s a fast, practical read designed to spark meaningful change. 

What Comes Next 

The full book release is in October. It will outline the complete Pathway to Healthy Accountability™, with specific habits and strategies leaders can apply right away. 

If you’re curious, come to the May Breakfast, featuring Ryan Poles, General Manager of the Chicago Bears, or follow Good Leadership online to grab the free preview eBook when it drops.