This is my personal list of best practices. When I do these things, the team is accountable for the results. If I fail to do any one of them, it can undermine accountability. If as leaders, we all met these standards, I believe accountability would no longer be rare. Be accountable for your own commitments.
Teams resemble their leader.
The example of my actions influences my team more than anything I say. Hire people who respect themselves. Once you have made a commitment to me, I know you are prepared to bust your hump to make it happen. This is a sign of self-respect and maturity. Create an atmosphere of trust.