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Lebert & Paul: Happy Saturday everybody! You are currently tuned into another episode of Thoughts From A Counselor. We are your hosts Lebert Lester III and Paul Singleton II. As is usual for this show, we have reinvited an amazing guest to help us have a great conversation. Now, we’ll let our guest introduce themself to you. Paul: Who are we? (2 min) Two Black counselors in training who are bridging the gap between what they were taught, what they know, and what they think they know. All through understanding the world by recognizing the world is still being formed. Paul pass to Lebert to introduce the topic Episode topic: Accountability Segment 1: Background into Accountability (Lebert) Intro: “Accountability” sounds like a word many of us know and are familiar with, but it wouldn’t be an episode with us if we didn’t make sure everybody understands what we are talking about today. The definition of accountable we’ll be operating on to discuss accountability is the first definition from dictionary.com. It describes the word “accountable” as an adjective, and says that being accountable is “subject to the obligation to report, explain, or justify something; responsible; answerable”. (Paul) Question 1: We’ve previewed the definition of accountable, so let’s discuss our definitions of accountability. When you hear that word, what ideas come to your mind? (Lebert) Question 2: When did the idea of accountability first get exposed to you? What are some of your first memories of interacting with accountability? Segment 2: Accountability and It’s Dimensions *Insert snippet from Ep. 19 28:31-29:12 (Paul) Intro: On Episode 19: Community Psychology we segued into accountability, and you asked us how powerful it would be if Tory openly came out and apologized for his shooting of Meg Thee Stallion. That it would of meant a lot if we learned as a community from such an event. He didn’t do that, but we thought this was worth exploring. (Lebert) Question 1: Accountability ultimately has to be paired with the desire to be accountable, and as someone whom has worked in prisons, community groups and academia you have encountered in such individuals. What do you think accountability can look like for him? (Paul) Question 2: Far too often, conversations of accountability dwindle down to “returning to how things were before” rather than the sequence of acts that truly characterize accountability. In what ways do you feel accountability has been improperly viewed? Segment 3: Accountability and Relationships (Lebert) Question 1: Accountability is a core part of our interactions, and thus it’s important to make sure space is made for that in our relationships. So, in what ways have peers held you accountable? (Paul) Question 2: In an equal way, it is important to make sure we show our peers the proper care as far as holding them accountable. So, what does holding your peers accountable look like for you? (Paul) Lead by Example: Where we highlight those doing good work, or who did good work (Lebert) Listener question of the day idea: What does accountability look like to you? Key Takeaways!!!