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 29 – Compassion & Empathy
-COMPASSION & EMPATHY- Edgar and Ken take a step back to talk about a couple of traits that truly make a great leader, listener and all around Aligned human being. If you are looking for what skills might take your leadership to the next level… these two will do wonders in more ways than you…
Read MoreEpisode 28 – Small Changes In Language Drive Alignment
-SMALL CHANGES IN LANGUAGE DRIVE ALIGNMENT- After facilitating a recent session with a client Edgar and Ken reflect on simple word and language changes that really drove the the group from misalignment to alignment. Sometimes we mean to say what we mean with an open and explorative tone “but” what we deliver is not always…
Read MoreEpisode 27 – Juneteenth
-JUNETEENTH- In honor of Juneteenth Edgar and Ken take a moment to bring the dialogue to where human kind has been and where we are now in the age of awareness. The journey of alignment has only just begun, for the history of psychology is such a small window of time, and with the acceleration…
Read MoreEpisode 26 – Change, Context & Curiosity
-CHANGE, CONTEXT & CURIOSITY- Edgar and Ken discuss the big question: What makes people change? They tie together the 3 C’s and how they are knotted together in most cases of personal and business changes or shifts. Is alignment the constant evolution and exploration? How will you know where one story begins and the other…
Read MoreEpisode 25 – What The F*@k Is Up With Elon Musk?
-WHAT THE F*@K IS UP WITH ELON MUSK?- With the recent leaked memo of Elon Musk’s view on employees returning to the work place and his response to working remotely… Edgar and Ken unpack the possible reasons for this “alignment”. Was this a move to align higher needs of the company, or was this a…
Read MoreEpisode 24 – The World Needs More Mentors
-THE WORLD NEEDS MORE MENTORS- Edgar and Ken recall one of the most influential aspects of their backgrounds, which are great mentors. Mentors can make or break the speed of growth for leadership. This may relate directly to the leadership vacuum. As you listen to this episode take a second to ask your self who…
Read MoreEpisode 23 – What’s In America’s Water?
-WHAT’S IN AMERICA’S WATER?- With recent current events Edgar and Ken take the time to reflect on pent-up conflict not just in society, but also when it may come into the business realm. The purpose of this podcast is to start the conversation around alignment, both in business and personal life, it is up to…
Read MoreEpisode 22 – Motivating Others & Managing Up
-MOTIVATING OTHERS & MANAGING UP- During the live stream Edgar and Ken take time to answer a question that came from a listener. The question was, “When becoming a manager from co-worker status, how do you find the balance?” This can be great opportunity to find Alignment as you were once lunch buds, and now…
Read MoreEpisode 21 – Lean Into The Process
-LEAN INTO THE PROCESS- Ken returns this week with Edgar to discuss a question that came in from a listener: “As a manager, boss, CEO, supervisor, what is the best way to chart a new course or vision and how do I convince people to do it? This led Edgar and Ken to the discussion…
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