This episode recaps key insights from the recent CIO / CTO Luncheon, co-hosted with AvidEdge. Guests Monte Nuckols and Juliet Fox explore how IT leaders can drive business value through ownership, ROI clarity, and data-ready accountability, plus what it takes to lead responsibly in the age of AI.

In this episode, Paul Batz and guest co-host Jim Horn reflect on key insights from the October Good Leadership Breakfast featuring Shawn Moren, Executive Partner to the Chief Human Resource Officer practice at Gartner. They explore the power of healthy accountability and introduce the new HR THRIVE Awards, celebrating excellence in human resources leadership.

In this podcast episode, Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig discuss the power of a tool to measure healthy accountability in your organization: the Healthy Accountability Survey. This survey measures the five elements on the Pathway to Healthy Accountability: Individuals Seek Accountability, Positive Role Modeling at the Top, Teams Committed to Disciplined Follow Through, Find the Growing Edge, and Select and Promote for Accountability.

Listen in on this episode of the September 2025 Good Leadership Breakfast featuring Dr. John Pryor, President and Chairman of Proliance Surgeons. Joining the podcast to debrief with Paul Batz is Troy Simonson, the CEO of Proliance Surgeons and Founder and CEO of True North Health Partners. Paul and Troy breakdown the most capitvating moments from the stage with John, highlighting the importance of physicians gaining the leadership necessary to thrive in modern organizations.

Accountability doesn’t have to feel like punishment. In this episode of The Good Leadership Podcast, Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig unpack why so many teams experience accountability as fear-based and how leaders can flip the script by fostering trust, shared ownership, and a proactive mindset. Listen in for research-backed insights and practical tools that transform accountability into a growth driver.

In this episode, Paul Batz and researcher Kevin Sensenig unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in leadership: accountability. Drawing from new insights in the Healthy Accountability book and ebook, they explore how a lens of goodness, rooted in shared expectations, trust, and proactive planning, can transform accountability from punitive to empowering. With practical frameworks and mindset shifts, this conversation offers leaders a refreshing, results-oriented approach to building healthy accountability.

In this episode of the Good Leadership podcast, Paul Batz is joined by Dr. Ria Paul of Stanford University and Dr. Mark Sannes of HealthPartners to discuss the Physician Leadership Accelerator, Good Leadership's cohort-based program designed to prepare physicians for leadership roles beyond clinical care. Together, they explore how excellence in healthcare increasingly demands strength in clinical, personal, organizational, and business leadership—all core parts of the Physician Leadership Accerlator learning model.

What motivates physicians to step into leadership, and what makes them successful when they do? Paul Batz sits down with Neill Marshall, Board Chairman of HealthSearch Partners, to explore the personal and professional drivers behind physician leadership and the qualities that set thriving leaders apart. Plus, advice for physicians feeling the itch to lead.

In this episode of the Good Leadership Podcast, Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig explore “Find the Growing Edge,” a key element from the Pathway to Healthy Accountability that helps leaders foster growth through meaningful stretch opportunities. Drawing on research and coaching insights, they reveal how environments that balance support and challenge can turn accountability into a catalyst for energy, trust, and high performance.

In this episode of The Good Leadership Podcast, Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig explore the first organizational element of the Pathway to Healthy Accountability: Positive Role Modeling at the Top. Drawing from Good Leadership’s accountability research, they discuss how visible, consistent accountability from senior leaders creates a ripple effect across teams, boosting both performance and belief in accountability as a positive force. With real data and practical insight, they uncover why accountability often feels punitive and how a shift in leadership behavior can turn it into a culture of ownership.Listeners will learn the three essential behaviors that make accountability visible and inspiring: executive visibility, clear prioritization, and public scorecards. Paul and Kevin share the surprising gaps that exist in most organizations and how leaders can close them through intentional modeling. If you want to lead a team where people win together and take ownership without fear, this episode will give you a powerful starting point.

In this episode of the Good Leadership Podcast, Paul Batz is joined by Rachel Uzlik—clinical transformation expert and steering team member behind the new Physician Leadership Accelerator, Founder & CEO of Aetos Health. Together, they explore the growing leadership gap in medicine and the urgent need to prepare physicians for roles that go far beyond clinical expertise. From startup strategy to team building and executive presence, Rachel shares why physician leadership is essential to navigating today’s rapidly evolving healthcare system.The conversation dives into what makes the Physician Leadership Accelerator different: cohort-based learning, executive coaching, and tools that help physicians lead with confidence and clarity. Whether you’re a mid-career physician stepping into committee work, an executive looking to sponsor future leaders, or simply curious about how leadership development is changing in healthcare, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how the Physician Leadership Accelerator is helping physicians lead more effectively, without losing who they are.

On this episode of the Good Leadership Podcast, Paul Batz is joined by Darin Lynch, Founder and CEO of Irish Titan, and Aaron Eggert, Chief Vision Officer of Coalition9. They debriefed the Good Leadership Breakfast on May 22, which featured Ryan Poles, General Manager of the Chicago Bears, as the keynote speaker.Together, Paul, Darin, and Aaron reflect on the standout moments from the morning, including Ryan’s perspective on building a high-performance culture, leading under pressure, and the importance of character in team dynamics. Drawing on insights from business and community leadership, this episode examines how lessons from the NFL translate directly into everyday leadership and how healthy accountability manifests on the field.

What does healthy accountability really look like in a hiring process? In this episode, Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig unpack one of the most influential elements of the Pathway to Healthy Accountability: Select and Promote for Accountability. They explore why talent decisions send powerful cultural signals and how organizations can create more clarity, consistency, and follow-through in who gets elevated and why.This conversation offers practical insights and stories from the field on everything from identifying mission-critical roles to conducting honest talent reviews and building accountability into the selection process. If accountability feels fuzzy in your organization, it may be time to start with how leaders choose and promote talent.

In this episode, Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig offer a first look at the Healthy Accountability preview eBook launching May 22. They explain why the preview eBook was created, what readers can expect inside, including stories from CEOs, key research findings, and the new definition of Healthy Accountability, and how it sets the stage for the full book coming this fall. If you're curious about how real leaders are rethinking accountability to promote growth, clarity, and momentum, this episode is your guided introduction.

Just hours after the April 2025 Good Leadership Breakfast, Paul Batz sits down with Sarah Waite, Chief People Officer at Second Harvest Heartland, to reflect on what made the morning so impactful. With her CEO, Allison O’Toole, as the featured speaker, Sarah shares her personal takeaways, thoughts on the Moonshot Strategy, and how Healthy Accountability is showing up inside their organization. This conversation is a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when leaders lean into vulnerability, vision, and culture change and how goodness continues to grow from the inside out.

Accountability thrives when teams are clear, connected, and committed. In this episode, Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig explore the “Teams Committed to Disciplined Follow-Through” element of the Pathway to Healthy Accountability.Drawing on original research from Good Leadership, they unpack three key drivers of healthy team accountability: shared commitments to invest in one another’s success, clear roles and responsibilities, and consistent communication loops known as inspection cycles. Listen in for practical insights that reframes accountability as a shared strength—not a struggle.

Accountability in the workplace is often seen as elusive—something leaders want but struggle to foster. The accountability research from Good Leadership has uncovered a critical insight: shared accountability doesn’t work. When everyone is responsible, no one truly is. In this episode, Kevin Sensenig and Paul Batz explore the element of the Pathway to Healthy Accountability, "Individuals Seek Accountability," and why individuals, not groups, must seek accountability for teams to thrive. The discussion breaks down three key drivers—ownership, impact, and growth—that help employees embrace accountability as a positive force rather than a punitive measure. The episode challenges workplace myths, introduces the One Pilot Metaphor, and provides insights into how leaders can cultivate a culture where accountability fuels success. Listen now to reframe accountability as an opportunity—not an obligation.

In this episode of The Good Leadership Podcast, Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig explore a powerful leadership lesson: only one pilot lands the plane. When a billion-dollar company lost a game-changing opportunity due to unclear accountability, its CEO had a revelation—while responsibility can be shared, accountability must be clear. Paul and Kevin discuss how healthy accountability is proactive, modeled by leaders, and built into organizational systems to ensure success. Tune in to learn how to move from reactive blame to a culture where people take ownership and win together.

In this episode of the Good Leadership Podcast, hosts Paul Batz and JC Lippold recap the February 28, 2025, Good Leadership Breakfast featuring Kristi Fox, EVP and Chief Administrative Officer at Securian Financial. They discuss key moments from the event, including insights from the Good Leadership Healthy Accountability research, Kristi’s leadership philosophy, and how she fosters accountability in her organization. Tune in for expert coaching perspectives, real-world leadership takeaways, and a conversation reinforcing why goodness pays.

Goodness pays, and healthy accountability is the key to helping teams thrive. In this episode, Paul Batz and Kevin Sensenig discuss groundbreaking research on accountability and why traditional models focused on rules and discipline are no longer effective. Instead, successful teams create environments where individuals take personal ownership, embrace team support, and deliver quality work on time. Learn how psychological safety, clear roles, and proactive communication drive accountability, and why linking accountability to personal growth transforms workplace performance. Tune in to discover how leaders can foster a culture where people win together.