https://www.forbes.com/sites/victorlipman/2014/04/15/3-very-common-management-problems-and-how-to-avoid-them/?sh=496cff9b38c9
"So how does a manager avoid developing an "accountability problem"? It starts with full awareness and acceptance that accountability (and its managerial cousin, control) is in fact a central task of management, and if you're going to work in management and expect to enjoy the financial rewards that accompany it, you have to understand and accept in your gut that accountability is an integral part of this game." Victor Lipman
This is an oldie but a goodie. Victor really nails three important aspects of day-to-day leadership and line management. I like the link he sees between conflict avoidance and not holding people accountable.
...Geoff