The "yes sir" mentality doesn't always have to apply.

Leaders listen up – accountability starts with you. You cannot expect your employees to follow through, get things done, show up on time, act a certain way, etc., if you don’t first pave the way by example. 

Last month, my husband ordered something from a company that sells through Amazon.com. Not only did the company offer free shipping on the minimal $6 purchase, our item arrived in a few short days.