Shifter

Why accountability is the most overlooked leadership skill.In part three of our miniseries on execution, executive coach Audrey Camp returns to explore what might be the trickiest part of OKRs: accountability. How do you hold people to their commitments without turning the workplace into a courtroom? And how can leaders use ownership—not blame—to build trust and performance?Lucas and Audrey dig into the psychology and structure behind great accountability, and how a system like OKRs gives leaders the tools to have honest conversations—without the fear.In this episode you’ll learn:Why accountability isn't about blame—but about clarity and growthHow ownership contracts give OKRs real teethWhat makes accountability conversations less awkward (and more effective)Why OKRs fail without regular check-ins and visible ownershipThe link between trust, stretch goals, and meaningful consequencesAbout Audrey Camp:Audrey is an executive coach working with scaleups across Europe. With a background in communication and deep