Walk into any negotiation seminar and you’ll hear the same advice: know your BATNA, anchor high, use silence as a weapon. Good tactics, all of them. But after years of watching deals get made and deals fall apart, I’ve come to believe there’s one skill that separates truly exceptional negotiators from everyone else. It has…

What an honor to be included in this list, among such accomplished colleagues. The US Journal highlights these 15 entrepreneurs in this article. Click here to read more.  

“Let’s collaborate.” It sounds right. Inclusive. Productive. Forward-thinking. But here’s what most leaders get wrong: Collaboration without alignment doesn’t drive results—it creates confusion. More voices. More meetings. More input. And somehow… less progress. Because collaboration, on its own, is not the goal. Alignment is. Alignment at Work® is what gives collaboration a foundation AND a…

It is the work. Everyone loves to talk about strategy. Vision decks. Growth plans. Big, bold goals. But here’s the truth most leaders don’t want to admit: None of it matters without alignment. Of late, I am astonished at how many of my colleagues (and competitors) have globbed onto the concept of Alignment. I remember…

What a thrill to have an exclusive interview with US Times about my Alignment at Work™ approach and how we are creating lasting leadership transformation with this approach. The link to the article is here.   

Kristin Kaufman’s experiences have informed her Alignment at Work® concept and approach. This coupled with mature use of assessments and adult development theory help her grow senior level executives, and their teams, to reach their fullest potential.  Read the article and her perspective in the link below. The Science and Practice of Alignment: How Kristin…

This article highlights how Kristin’s corporate experiences shaped her approach for leadership coaching and consulting – and how this unique approach has transformed and redefined many aspects of her approach. Read the complete article below: How Kristin Kaufman Drew on Three Major Corporate Leadership

What an honor for Kristin being listed among these transformational leaders. Kristin joins the list of 15 Coaches who are changing lives around the world. Read the complete article by clicking the link below. Your 2026 Success Starts Here: Follow These 15 Coaches Who Are Changing Lives Around the World | The American Reporter

In the workplace, women leaders often face a paradox: assertiveness being seen as a ‘B’. Highly confident and exceptionally smart executives may find their decisiveness and direct communication misperceived as “aggressive” or “difficult.” If they exhibit compassion, this can be mistaken for weakness and being unable to hold others accountable. If they are ambitious and…

In business, competition is often framed as something to guard against. Protect your ideas. Watch your market share. Keep your distance. But leaders who operate from Alignment at Work™ know something different: Strong relationships with competitive peers don’t weaken your position—they strengthen it. When you’re aligned with your purpose, values, and priorities, competition becomes a…