Category: Leadership Development

If people really matter… then, what gives?!

Why is it that if the people ‘on the company bus’ are a company’s most important asset, they are not treated as such? Even through the pandemic, we would hope our perspectives would have changed. However, many companies with which I work have tightened their reins, not loosened them.  Does it matter? You better believe […]

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Alignment – My Definition and How to “Get There”

Twenty years ago, I founded my company Alignment, Inc. because I was (am) so passionate about this philosophy. And I was not alone. Not long after I founded this company and began to write about Alignment, Oprah also echoed this approach: “The secret is alignment: when you know for sure that you’re on course, and doing […]

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What are a few non-negotiables for strong leaders?

Recently, I have been working with a number of individuals elevated to heightened roles of leadership. It has been fascinating to watch the behaviors they believe demonstrate leadership. It is sometimes alarming and unsettling – and their teams are equally curious about how they should respond to their approaches. Though there have been thousands of […]

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When I formed Alignment, Inc. almost 20 years ago…

When I formed Alignment, Inc. almost 20 years ago, the word (and concept) of ‘alignment’ were, for the most part, reserved for body shops and chiropractors! Yet, successful leaders and my senior leader/CEO friends LOVED the concept as they said THAT is what distinguishes successful leaders, organizations, cultures, and strategies. Of course, I could not […]

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How to ‘Hook ‘Em’…..Tips to Capture Someone’s Attention and CLOSE them….

As an entrepreneur, one has to master the art of capturing attention, holding it, and closing it. This is not always easy – especially in a crowded market. Today’s podcast focuses on 4 tips on how to do this effectively AND the key questions to ask and answer to make this happen! Short, succinct, and […]

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