Innovation comes in many areas, and compliance professionals need to be ready for it and embrace it. Join Tom Fox, the Voice of Compliance, as he visits with top innovative minds, thinkers, and creators in the award-winning Innovation in Compliance podcast. In this engaging episode, Tom Fox sits down with Gina Cotner, the founder and CEO & Founder of Athena Executive Services, to explore the importance of team culture and accountability in corporate settings.

Cotner delves into her professional background and the organic development of a strong team culture at Athena. She emphasizes the critical role of accountability as a cultural standard and provides actionable insights for leaders on how to instill this within their organizations. Key takeaways include the significance of consistency, the balance between compassion and accountability, and the role of follow-up as a leadership tool. With real-world examples and practical advice, Cotner provides a comprehensive guide to building and maintaining a high-performing, accountable team.

Key highlights:

Gina Cotner’s Professional Background
The Importance of Team Culture
Accountability in High-Performing Teams
Misunderstandings About Accountability
Building a Culture of Accountability
Consistency and Psychological Safety
Follow-Up as a Leadership Tool
Compassion in Leadership

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The Power of Accountability and Team Culture with Gina Cotner