Backblast! Accountability 4.8
AO: Q Source
Q: Turnover (Brandon Carter)
PAX: Thingamabob (Ariel), Money Pit (Blake Anderson), Rosco P (Rich O’Donnell), Globetrotter (Sean Smith), Sharkbait (Jarrod Scott), Paranoid (Nick C), Goose (Chuck Cline), Dowry (Derrick Wolfe), Turnover (Brandon Carter), F3 Phunny (Kip Lowery), Spit Valve (Geoff), Josh Burton (jingle)
FNGs: None
Count: 12
Setting and Maintaining Standards
1. What are some practical ways a leader can weave high standards into a team’s culture?
2. Why is it important for a leader to exceed the standards they set for their team?
3. How can a leader identify and address blind spots within their team?
Accountability and Enforcement
4. How does collective accountability strengthen a team’s effectiveness?
5. What are the potential consequences of a leader failing to enforce team standards
evenly?
6. What strategies can a leader use to enforce standards while maintaining trust and
respect?
Handling Team Challenges
7. How should a leader address members who prioritize personal comfort (Kimonos) over
the team’s mission?
8. What steps can a leader take to manage team members who are actively misaligned
with the team’s goals (Toxics)?
9. What is the balance between providing support for growth versus making hard decisions
about team composition?
Probation and Termination
10. How can a leader differentiate between a team member who “can’t” meet standards
versus one who “won’t”?
11. What factors should influence the duration and approach to probation for
underperforming team members?
12. When is it appropriate for a leader to employ termination as a consequence for failing to
meet standards?
Leadership Influence and Legacy
13. How does a leader’s adherence to and enforcement of standards impact their legacy?
14. In what ways can love and care for team members coexist with the necessity of
enforcing standards?
15. How does a leader’s ability to handle pain and chaos reinforce their credibility and