Leaders often mistake agreement for alignment, weakening execution. Real alignment requires shared understanding, visible assumptions, and space for challenge.

In practice, alignment emerges only after people have had time to understand what matters, why it matters and what trade-offs it requires.

When you’re working with someone new, first take some time to get on the same page about how you’ll work together. Having a style alignment conversation can help you and your colleague understand each ...

Compensation conversations can serve as touchpoints for deeper engagement, strategic alignment and long-term value creation.