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– JUDY SIEBER, PROPRIETRESS OF EMILY JOUBERT HOME & GARDEN – Judy Sieber, founder and proprietress of Emily Joubert Home & Garden, joins Edgar and Ken to explore what it really means to feel lucky. They discuss failing forward fast, hiring for curiosity and storytelling, and how belief, imagination, and grit can turn challenges into…

-TOM SWERDZEWSKI, CO-CEO, KENTRO- Tom Swerdzewski, Co-CEO of Kentro, joins Edgar and Ken to explore what it means to lead with humanity. They discuss people-first culture, vulnerable leadership, and the power of honest communication on showing how authenticity, curiosity, and trust can drive both personal and organizational success.   The purpose of The True Alignment®…

-IT’S PERSONAL- Leadership is personal. Edgar and Ken explore resilience, fear, and the challenge of managing up while staying aligned with yourself and your organization. They discuss how listening, honest communication, and psychological safety can help leaders navigate conflict, build trust, and move forward.   The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start…

-LETTING GO OF LEADERSHIP WHEN IT’S TIME- Edgar and Ken explore what it means to truly let go as a leader, shifting from telling and controlling to inquiry, trust, and co-creation. They unpack how leaders can empower others to carry the ball further, while developing the human skills needed for successful succession and lasting organizational…

-LEADERSHIP ALIGNMENT BLIND SPOTS- This week Edgar and Kendive beneath the surface of leadership to uncover the hidden values, motivations, and blind spots that shape how teams actually operate. Through real conversations and practical frameworks, exploration on how to close the gap between intention and reality so leaders can build trust, clarity, and lasting alignment…

-BOUNDARIES AND AUTONOMY- Edgar and Ken explore the balance between autonomy and predictability in leadership and why great leaders create clarity without micromanaging. They discuss the power of sharing knowledge, leading with curiosity, and building trust through consistent behavior. The episode is a practical look at how aligned leadership creates stronger teams, better decisions, and…

-THE BASICS CAN BE CHALLENGING- Edgar and Ken strip leadership back to the basics of alignment, truth-telling, and clear agreements. They explore how overcomplicating things actually makes alignment harder, not easier. A sharp reminder that taking time to define how teams work together is what prevents conflict and drives real results.   The purpose of…

-NIC ESPOSITO- Edgar and Ken sit down with Nic Esposito, founder of Circa Systems, to explore his journey from public service in Philadelphia to building circular economy ventures. From zero waste leadership to launching startups, Nic shares how alignment, service, and human connection have shaped his path. A powerful conversation on building purpose-driven businesses without…

-DISCIPLINE: DEDICATION & COMMITMENT TO THE BASICS OF ALIGNMENT- Edgar and Ken break down the discipline required for real conversations, especially in moments of conflict and misalignment. They highlight curiosity, listening, and shared language as the keys to turning tension into alignment. Simple in concept, powerful in practice, this episode is a reminder that better…