Podcast
The True Alignment® Podcast
Edgar Papke and Ken Sagendorf invite you into the conversations where they dive into the depths of The True Alignment® framework and approaches that have been developed into a set of tools and services to help leaders, and their teams and organizations, attain greater levels of innovation and perform at higher levels. Using their experience and those of the leaders they have worked with, they are helping the world align!
Produced by James Neuhalfen
Episode 88 – Leader Development: Empty Inbox or Einstein’s Desk?
-LEADER DEVELOPMENT: EMPTY INBOX OR EINSTEIN’S DESK- In today’s episode Edgar and Ken jump right into the essence of coaching and leadership development, stressing the need to tackle root causes—not just slap on quick fixes. They highlighted how coaching empowers leaders to find personal alignment and navigate the complex systems shaping their decisions. …
Read MoreEpisode 87 – Influencing Others to Achieve Success
-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…
Read MoreEpisode 86 – Gratitude In The Workplace
-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…
Read MoreEpisode 85 – Wellbeing & Leadership
-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…
Read MoreEpisode 84 – AI & Leading The Change
-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. …
Read MoreEpisode 83 – 30 Years Of True Alignment®
-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…
Read MoreEpisode 82 – We Are All A Prototype
-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…
Read MoreEpisode 81 – Is It Mutual Enough?
-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…
Read MoreEpisode 80 – True Alignment® Through Branding
-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…
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