The Buck Stops Here: Leadership Accountability in Crisis

Category: Business & Leadership

When things go wrong—and they will—where does the buck stop in your organization? True leadership reveals itself not in success, but in crisis. Drawing from his popular podcast of the same name, David Maples explores what it means to take real accountability, make decisions under pressure, and build the kind of trust that only comes from transparency. This is leadership without the buzzwords.

Key Takeaways

• Accountability defined – The difference between responsibility and accountability (and why it matters)
• Decision-making under fire – Frameworks for making tough calls when the pressure is on
• Owning mistakes – How leaders build trust by taking responsibility (and how they destroy it by deflecting)
• Creating accountability culture – Building teams where everyone owns their outcomes
• Lessons from failure – Case studies of leadership successes and failures in crisis

Who This Talk Is For

Executives, managers, and emerging leaders who want to build cultures of accountability. Ideal for leadership development programs, management retreats, and organizations navigating change or crisis.

Talk Formats Available

• 60-minute keynote
• Half-day leadership workshop
• Executive coaching sessions