Leaders often say they need more accountability in their organizations. The challenge is how to develop accountability at scale while simultaneously addressing the many needs of your workforce – especially in a VUCA world of rollercoaster markets, talent wars, and new norms about where and how people work.

In The Accountability Paradox, workplace culture expert Cheryl Fields Tyler demonstrates that cultivating Deep Trust and High Expectations is the key to sustainably unleash potential, agility, and business results — in a way that is intrinsically motivating and deeply fulfilling for its people.

In this must-read book for any CEO, senior leader, people manager, or aspiring leader striving to build, strengthen and sustain a high-performing organization, you will learn:

What we mean by the Deep Trust and High Expectations™ approach and why it’s so important to have both “deep trust” and “high expectations” working together
What it takes to build a Deep Trust and High Expectations culture, including how to:

Ensure you have a truly unifying purpose and actionable values for your organization
Assess your current culture and define what you need to change
Ensure your desired culture aims are woven throughout the employee experience
Equip leaders and managers to build an inclusive culture that unleashes the potential of your business and your people

Filled with practical recommendations and “show-me-how” examples, The Accountability Paradox reveals how to build a Deep Trust and High Expectations culture that will foster authentic accountability and intrinsic motivation at every level of the organization, simultaneously strengthening employee engagement and business performance.

The Accountability Paradox - innbundet, Engelsk, 2025