Episode 17: Ownership & Accountability IRL with Carlton Yearwood

In this episode, Bonny and Nora are joined by Carlton Yearwood, whose experience spans Fortune 200 and the Big 4, the US Marines, government, coaching, and ministry contexts. Together, they challenge a common myth: ownership and accountability aren’t performance tools — they’re a cultural operating system. 

Why do leaders say they want ownership but design against it? Why is it so seemingly hard to achieve? What does accountability look like in high-stakes, high-performing environments? And how do you balance psychological safety with high standards?  Packed with real-world examples, this episode offers practical, field-tested ways to build cultures where accountability is modeled, ownership is chosen, and leaders stop carrying it all alone.