What a fun and interesting interview with Chris. We covered everything from the origin and muse to write my 3 books (the “Is This Seat Taken?” trilogy) to the impetus for founding my company- Alignment, Inc. to many provocative aspects of leadership. To watch this interview simply click here!
This past month it was such an honor to address the next generation of professional advisors at Pegasus Park for a conversation focused on professional growth, confidence, and connection. This event was sponsored by The Dallas Foundation. Meeting the Dallas Estate Planning Council (DEPC) and the Texas CAP Dallas organization was fulfilling and so rewarding. […]
A few weeks ago, I gave a keynote on how to stand out in your career. We talked about personal branding, visibility, and how to communicate your value with confidence. But one idea sparked more questions afterward than anything else: that one of the most powerful ways to market yourself is to build a truly […]
The Avengers look like the ultimate dream team. But they’re also a reminder: talent alone doesn’t create ALIGNMENT. At the beginning, they’re powerful individuals moving in different directions—strategic conflict, ego clashes, competing priorities. Sound familiar? High-performing teams don’t fail because they lack capability. They fail because they LACK ALIGNMENT. Alignment on purpose. Alignment on priorities. […]
Let’s face it – we spend a great deal of our lives pursuing success. We chase goals, promotions, opportunities, recognition, financial security, and meaningful work. None of those pursuits are inherently wrong. In fact, many are worthwhile and important. Yet after working with leaders and organizations for decades, I’ve noticed something interesting: Many people achieve […]
What if your next big opportunity doesn’t come from working harder… but from taking a break? Many tend to treat travel as a reward. A luxury we “earn” after the real work is done. But in reality, travel might be one of the most underrated tools for becoming a better human being – and dare […]
One of the most frustrating workplace dynamics is dealing with someone who wants all the control but none of the responsibility. They want to approve every decision. Direct every conversation. Influence every outcome. But when it’s time to do the work, solve the problem, or own the results, they disappear. The solution isn’t to fight […]
When Pink stepped onto the stage to host the 2026 Tony Awards, many people asked a simple question: “Why Pink?” After all, she isn’t a Broadway performer. She hasn’t starred in a Tony-winning production. She wasn’t the obvious choice. And yet, she may have been the perfect choice. What stood out wasn’t simply her opening […]
“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 […]