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

That powerful idea comes from Melody Wilding, a human behavior expert, executive coach, and the author of Managing Up: How to Get What You Need From the People in Charge (Crown Currency, 2025). The ...

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

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

Editor's note: This is a repost of an earlier article, with video added in this version. At this point in the year, most businesses have set their goals, are putting final touches on their strategic ...

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