Accountability Matters, Even When Uncomfortable

She didn’t like it when accountability came calling. I work in a small office,

and one day someone made the worst comment I’ve heard in my 20-year career. I was furious—but

instead of blowing up, I reported it to my manager and HR. The people involved

were spoken to, and management apologized. After that? Silence. People stopped talking

to me. Cold shoulders. Awkward vibes. Then in a meeting about quality control,

she said, “It’s all about accountability and holding people to account.”

I couldn’t believe it. When the speaker asked if anyone felt scared to speak

up, I said: “Yes. But accountability matters—even when