Great leaders don’t bark orders — they build alignment.
In this episode of the DeadThree Coaching Show, George breaks down how elite organizations like the Ritz-Carlton build cultures of empowerment, trust, and execution — not by demanding obedience, but by creating clarity so strong that permission isn’t needed.
Drawing lessons from Brian Gottlieb’s book Beyond the Hammer and real-world leadership models from sports and business, this episode explores how alignment, daily rhythms, and purpose-driven communication create unstoppable teams.
In This Episode You’ll Learn:
Three Actions to Take This Week:
Key Takeaways:
“You don’t align people by barking orders. You align them by helping them see their part in the mission.”“That’s what great leadership does — it replaces permission with clarity.”
“Alignment turns good intentions into great execution.”
“Stop pushing people. Start pulling them forward.”
Episode Summary:
This episode challenges the old-school view of leadership as command and control.
True alignment doesn’t come from top-down pressure — it comes from trust, purpose, and clarity.
George unpacks how the best leaders remove confusion by teaching, coaching, and empowering their people to act. Whether you’re leading a corporate team, a startup, or a basketball program, alignment isn’t a quarterly event — it’s a daily discipline.
When everyone knows the mission, understands their role, and feels empowered to execute — that’s when culture becomes unstoppable.
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