Ounce of Wisdom with Ann Schlemmer
How to Build Accountability and Alignment at the Executive Level
Accountability is easy to talk about—but hard to consistently achieve.
In this episode of Ounce of Wisdom, we sit down with Ann Schlemmer, CEO of Percona, to explore the real-world challenges of building alignment and accountability within a leadership team.
Ann brings a wealth of experience from her time at MySQL, Oracle, and Percona, where she lead a global team in the open source database space. Her insights are refreshingly honest and practical—because as she puts it, “It’s not about having it nailed. It’s about doing the work, every day.”
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why documenting decisions is just as important as making them
- How to maintain alignment when things get tough
- The tools and rhythms to use to stay focused and accountable
- Why clarity, consistency, and communication are the foundation of trust
Ann also shares how her team uses the Scaling Up framework, strategic planning tools, and regular meeting cadences to keep everyone aligned—from the executive team to the front lines.
Whether you’re leading a startup or scaling a global team, this conversation will give you actionable ideas to strengthen your leadership and build a culture of ownership.
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