The Art of Accountability and Responsibility: Creating a Culture of Trust

Author(s):  Penny Joyner Waddell
Summary:

What does Accountability and Responsibility mean to you as a leader? Accountability and Responsibility are not simple work ethics buzzwords that float around when an administration is searching for leaders to move their company forward. These traits are the common denominator of teams that create a culture of trust and consistently produce outcomes that bring success on many levels. Accountability and Responsibility are intentional behaviors that fuel a sense of ownership, reinforce responsibility, and inspire people who drive impressive results!

Are you on the path required to develop Accountability and Responsibility? Being accountable and responsible does not mean that we are perfect. It means that we have the integrity to own the decisions we make, admit mistakes, apologize, and maintain ownership of our actions and reactions. Ultimately, this is a catalyst for personal and professional growth.

During this interactive workshop participants will grasp the following concepts:

  • Define Accountability and Responsibility
  • Discover Differences Between Accountability and Responsibility
  • Explore Accountability and Responsibility's Role in Leadership
  • Inspire a Culture of Trust Through Accountability and Responsibility
  • Demonstrate Accountability and Responsibility in the Workplace
  • Review Best Practices for Accountability and Responsibility

 

Edition
1
Copyright
2026
Pages
30
Book Type
Academic
About the Author(s):
Penny Joyner Waddell

Dr. Penny Joyner Waddell is an author and corporate trainer for speech, communication, and leadership skills. A proud Georgia native, Dr. Waddell works with local, state, national, and global industries preparing them to become workforce ready.

Experience working with adult students in the classroom and being an administrator in one of our nation’s most celebrated technical colleges have provided Dr. Waddell with an excellent background in preparing others for workplace challenges. She continues to break ground creating instructional materials to reach youth and adult audiences as well as business professionals as they develop skills to achieve personal and professional goals.

Dr. Waddell has been awarded the National Communication Association’s Community College Educator of the Year, Georgia’s Presidential Award from Toastmasters International, Technical College System of Georgia’s Rick Perkins Award for Excellence in Teaching, and SkillsUSA National Educator of the Year Award for Career and Technical Colleges.

When she is not writing books and leading workshops, Penny loves spending time with her husband, Bill, their three daughters, sons-in-law, grandchildren, extended family, friends, and an excessive number of pets. Bill and Penny enjoy traveling all over the world and nurturing their small apiary farm to harvest enough local honey for family, friends, and acquaintances.

Reviews: 

"Accountability and responsibility are life skills that every leader needs. Through our actions we model behaviors that we want employees to master, and that affects every area of our business."
Bea Escobar, Owner, School of Rock in Bentonville and Fayetteville, Arkansas

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Summary:
What does Accountability and Responsibility mean to you as a leader? Accountability and Responsibility are not simple work ethics buzzwords that float around when an administration is searching for leaders to move their company forward. These traits

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