-INFLUENCING OTHERS TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS- Ken and Edgar explore how leadership—not just management—shapes culture and drives employee behavior. They break down the difference between scientific management and true leadership, showing how clear communication and understanding motivation align individual success with organizational goals. A concise, powerful conversation for leaders focused on real impact and alignment. The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Links & Show Notes Who we work with Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf    Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-GRATITUDE IN THE WORKPLACE- Ken and Edgar take today's episode to gratitude in the workplace with Thanksgiving around the corner aims to highlight the benefits of gratitude, including improved employee engagement, retention, productivity, and reduced turnover costs. The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Links & Show Notes Who we work with Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf    Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-WELLBEING AND LEADERSHIP- Ken and Edgar explore the evolving nature of workplace well-being and its impact on organizational culture, leadership behaviors, and the importance of authentic communication.  The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Links & Show Notes Who we work with Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf    Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-AI AND LEADING THE CHANGE- Ken and Edgar open the discussion to AI adoption in businesses, exploring its implications for leadership and organizational strategy. What challenges come with implementing AI effectively and the need for a human-centered approach. Edgar and Ken pull from their True Alignment work to highlight common mistakes organizations make during adoption.  The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Links & Show Notes Article by Kelly Jones, Chief People Officer, Cisco Who we work with Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf    Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-30 YEARS OF TRUE ALIGNMENT®- Edgar and Ken delve into the origins and evolution of True Alignment® over the past 30 years, with Edgar sharing his journey from successful careers in insurance and culinary to developing the framework that integrates human motivation with organizational culture.  The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Links & Show Notes Who we work with Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf    Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-WE ARE ALL A PROTOTYPE- Edgar and Ken are back, trying something new, and diving deep into leading alignment in turbulent times. It can be tough navigating turbulence with purpose. Ken and Edgar break it down into a few lessons for today's discussion on leadership and adult learning challenges, overcoming fear in leadership, and a leadership trust and vulnerability framework. The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Links & Show Notes Learn more about True Alignment® here Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf    Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-IS IT MUTUAL ENOUGH?- Edgar and Ken dive deep into the relationship between those leaders, individuals, and organizations that are open to growth with taking on the hard conversations around lack of communication, or not facing the fact that their teams or cultures need to be examining this area of alignment. When it comes to the workplace is it mutual enough or do we have some work to do? The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Executive Education For more about Anderson College’s Executive Education programs go to https://anderson-executive-education.pagedip.app/ . Here you will find the Learning to Lead Course taught by Edgar Papke.   Links & Show Notes Learn more about True Alignment® here Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf  Anderson Colleges' Executive Education       Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-TRUE ALIGNMENT® THROUGH BRANDING- Edgar and Ken take a closer look at how branding plays into True Alignment® and just how important it is for making or breaking the customer experience. Are you in tune with your the branding that you are creating? The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Executive Education For more about Anderson College’s Executive Education programs go to https://anderson-executive-education.pagedip.app/ . Here you will find the Learning to Lead Course taught by Edgar Papke.   Links & Show Notes Learn more about True Alignment® here Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf  Anderson Colleges' Executive Education       Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-ELECTION ALIGNMENTS & MISALIGNMENTS- Edgar and Ken tcenter today's podcast around alignment and misalignments with a spotlight on the Presidential Election in the United States as it just about everywhere you look currently. The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Executive Education For more about Anderson College’s Executive Education programs go to https://anderson-executive-education.pagedip.app/ . Here you will find the Learning to Lead Course taught by Edgar Papke.   Links & Show Notes Learn more about True Alignment® here Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf  Anderson Colleges' Executive Education James Neuhalfen     Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-THOMAS LOCKWOOD: "You do not design what is; you design what is to come."- Edgar and Ken welcome special guest Thomas Lockwood, PhD in Design Management, author, creative entrepreneur, and thought leader in integrating design and innovation into business, for today's discussion on the intersection of design, innovation, and alignment. The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Executive Education For more about Anderson College’s Executive Education programs go to https://anderson-executive-education.pagedip.app/ . Here you will find the Learning to Lead Course taught by Edgar Papke.   Links & Show Notes Learn more about Thomas Lockwood here Learn more about True Alignment® here Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf  Heather Kuhar Anderson Colleges' Executive Education James Neuhalfen     Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-TIPPING CULTURE- As promised Edgar and Ken dive into the conversation and alignment of tipping in the United States. With the rise in possible changes to the way our culture aligns with how and why we tip for service and goods. The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Executive Education For more about Anderson College’s Executive Education programs go to https://anderson-executive-education.pagedip.app/ . Here you will find the Learning to Lead Course taught by Edgar Papke.   Links & Show Notes Learn more about True Alignment® here Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf  Heather Kuhar Anderson Colleges' Executive Education James Neuhalfen     Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-QUANTUM ALIGNMENT SERIES- Today we take a break to bring a special edition Quantum Alignment Series, Interpersonal Dynamics, Team Building, and Turning Workplace Conflict into Opportunity. You can watch the webinar series on YouTube as well. Your Host: Edgar Papke | Founder & CEO of True Alignment Guests: Matt Rembe & Mark Lake  Quantum refers to how everything is aligned and everything is, is actually in some form or another entangled and intertwined and interdependent on each other. Our goal of each of these is to communicate with you business leaders, innovators, and executives, and to help you scale and grow your businesses. The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Executive Education For more about Anderson College’s Executive Education programs go to https://anderson-executive-education.pagedip.app/ . Here you will find the Learning to Lead Course taught by Edgar Papke.   Links & Show Notes Watch the Quantum Alignment Series on YouTube Learn more about Matt Rembe Learn more about Mark Lake Learn more about True Alignment® here Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf  Heather Kuhar Anderson Colleges' Executive Education James Neuhalfen     Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny

-IS THE WORLD ALIGNED- Edgar and Ken take a step back to see where the world is at with alignment today. The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Executive Education For more about Anderson College’s Executive Education programs go to https://anderson-executive-education.pagedip.app/ . Here you will find the Learning to Lead Course taught by Edgar Papke.   Links & Show Notes Learn more about True Alignment® here Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf  Heather Kuhar Anderson Colleges' Executive Education James Neuhalfen     Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-EMILY LIVORSI: LISTENING IS DISCOVERING- Edgar and Ken welcome Emily Livorsi, PhD, VP of People at Catamount Constructors. Emily brings her insight on misalignment in corporate culture and what it takes to "show trust" more so than to build trust with your leadership. Her studies on the workplace and major life changes drill down to the core concepts of Alignment unpacking misalignments when it comes to personal and career life. The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Executive Education For more about Anderson College’s Executive Education programs go to https://anderson-executive-education.pagedip.app/ . Here you will find the Learning to Lead Course taught by Edgar Papke.   Links & Show Notes Learn more about Emily Livorsi Learn more about True Alignment® here Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf  Heather Kuhar Anderson Colleges' Executive Education James Neuhalfen     Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-CHRIS PEARSON: FOOTBALL, ROCKETS, & SPACE- Edgar and Ken step outside of their space to bring Chris Pearson, CEO of Agile Space Industries, to the podcast for today's episode. With over 25 years in the industry, Chris has built and led rapid-growth space organizations, taking two startups to acquisition. Today Chris shares a bit about his background and what makes a highly effective, aligned team ignite.  The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Executive Education For more about Anderson College’s Executive Education programs go to https://anderson-executive-education.pagedip.app/ . Here you will find the Learning to Lead Course taught by Edgar Papke.   Links & Show Notes Learn more about Chris Pearson Learn more about Agile Space Industries Learn more about True Alignment® here Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf  Heather Kuhar Anderson Colleges' Executive Education James Neuhalfen     Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-QUANTUM ALIGNMENT SERIES- Today we take a break to bring a special edition Quantum Alignment Series, The Impact of Misalignment on Employment Engagement & Attraction. You can watch the webinar series on YouTube as well. Your Host: Edgar Papke | Founder & CEO of True Alignment Guests: Pinakin Petal & Scott Tibbitts  Quantum refers to how everything is aligned and everything is, is actually in some form or another entangled and intertwined and interdependent on each other. Our goal of each of these is to communicate with you business leaders, innovators, and executives, and to help you scale and grow your businesses. The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Executive Education For more about Anderson College’s Executive Education programs go to https://anderson-executive-education.pagedip.app/ . Here you will find the Learning to Lead Course taught by Edgar Papke.   Links & Show Notes Watch the Quantum Alignment Series on YouTube Learn more about Pinakin Patel Learn more about Scott Tibbitts Learn more about True Alignment® here Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf  Heather Kuhar Anderson Colleges' Executive Education James Neuhalfen     Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-CARL STUDNA: IN THE LET GO- Edgar and Ken bring authentic presence to today's episode with special guest Carl Studna. Carl is a multi-faceted photographer (having shot over 100 album covers), inspirational speaker, teacher, and author. Carl’s intimate portraits of influential people ranging from Sir Paul McCartney to His Holiness the Dalai Lama, are published and known worldwide. Studna’s innovative work, the LuminEssence Method©, teaches a new paradigm for radiating the light that resides within, revealing each person’s authentic gifts. Carl is the author of the award-winning book, CLICK! Choosing Love, One Frame at a Time, his Amazon #1 bestseller, Evolution of Loving and his beloved children’s book, The Adventures of Uncle Sneezer. The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Executive Education For more about Anderson College’s Executive Education programs go to https://anderson-executive-education.pagedip.app/ . Here you will find the Learning to Lead Course taught by Edgar Papke.   Links & Show Notes Learn more about Carl Studna Learn more about True Alignment® here Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf  Heather Kuhar Anderson Colleges' Executive Education James Neuhalfen     Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-ROB LOCASCIO: THE GODFATHER OF CHAT ON AI & COMMUNITY- For today's episode Edgar and Ken extend a special welcome to Rob LoCascio to the True Alignment® podcast. Rob LoCascio is the Founder of LivePerson, Inc. and current developing companies centered around how AI impacts community. He brings a unique view and working relationship with AI and what that looks like for the future of how our connections with technology will impact our lives.    The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Executive Education For more about Anderson College’s Executive Education programs go to https://anderson-executive-education.pagedip.app/ . Here you will find the Learning to Lead Course taught by Edgar Papke.   Links & Show Notes Learn more about Rob LoCascio Learn more about LivePerson Learn more about True Alignment® here Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf  Heather Kuhar Anderson Colleges' Executive Education James Neuhalfen     Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-HEY MORON, WHAT ARE YOU SO AFRAID OF?- Edgar and Ken take a moment to meet at the intersection of everything as Ken receives a letter. This journey we call life takes conversation whether that is internal or external, and Ideally both to find that deeper alignment. Take this episode as a call to action to stop and address the elephant in the room.   The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Executive Education For more about Anderson College’s Executive Education programs go to https://anderson-executive-education.pagedip.app/ . Here you will find the Learning to Lead Course taught by Edgar Papke.   Links & Show Notes Learn more about True Alignment® here Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf  Heather Kuhar Anderson Colleges' Executive Education     Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny  

-CYNTHIA JAMES: SURVIVAL IS NOT WHY WE ARE ON THE PLANET- Edgar and Ken are joined by Cynthia James for a dialogue that dives deep into all things alignment including divine discontent! Cynthia is an International transformational and emotional integration leadership coach. She is an inspirational leader, guiding people to make changes at a deep level for lasting healing. Cynthia excels as a speaker, coach, singer, composer and multiple award-winning author of What Will Set You Free and Revealing Your Extraordinary Essence and #1 Amazon Bestseller for I Choose Me: The Art of Being a Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Her newest book, “Does My Voice Matter” was released in 2022. She is the founder and host of the acclaimed podcast, “Women Awakening.”   The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, and it is up to you to see that conversation through. As always, if you have any questions, possible topics, or are looking to take your alignment further, please reach out to us at info@truealignment.com.   Alignment Survey   Executive Education For more about Anderson College’s Executive Education programs go to https://anderson-executive-education.pagedip.app/ . Here you will find the Learning to Lead Course taught by Edgar Papke.   Links & Show Notes Learn more about Cynthia James Learn more about True Alignment® here Edgar Papke Ken Sagendorf  Heather Kuhar Anderson Colleges' Executive Education     Music Music by, local Colorado band, The Skinny