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122: How We Could Book Series Part 2 - Calling People Up to Clarify the Problem, Take Accountability and Build Alignment on Your Team

Reality-Based Leadership··23 September 2026·39 min

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In this episode, Alex Dorr breaks down his favorite quotes and insights from Part 2 of How We Could. You'll learn practical ways to clean up your thinking, build real accountability across your team, and make sure people are in the right role for what the situation actually requires. This is part two of a three-part series digging into the sections of the book that didn't make the final cut, sharing Alex's exclusive insights to enrich your reading experience. Pre-order How We Could for you and your team (official release date is September 22nd): https://www.realitybasedleadership.com/pre-order Episode Highlights: 00:00:18 – Welcome and episode intro 00:01:42 – Recap of Part 1 and transition into Part 2 00:04:04 – Part 2 begins: calling people up to greatness 00:04:22 – Step two overview: cleaning up thinking 00:09:34 – Why the five-step sequence matters (the "secret sauce") 00:14:17 – Diving into clean thinking: ego, stories, and facts 00:20:24 – Step three: accounting for our part in the mess 00:24:41 – Breaking down accountability: account + ability 00:27:30 – Step four: knowing your role in the solution 00:34:05 – Non-negotiables, procedures, and avoiding burnout