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Ken Thompson

Agreement is Not Alignment

three paper airplanes, with a fourth out of alignment

Alignment doesn’t happen because a leadership team reaches agreement in a meeting. It happens when shared intent is translated into consistent, visible shared action.

Beyond the Screen: The Strategic Value of Face-to-Face Communication

Concerned Edwardian woman reads a telegram

Learn why in-person communication can help your team unlock new levels of understanding—and how to maximize your time together.

Carving the Path: 3 Leadership Truths I’ve Learned on the Slopes

Ken Thompson skis with family

Leadership lessons can be found anywhere—even on the slopes. From leading with empathy to embracing challenges, these skiing-inspired insights offer a fresh perspective for navigating the path ahead.

Stop Hiring for Culture Fit (And Start Building Culture that Evolves)

A woman being hired for her culture contributions

Learn how to avoid the “culture fit” trap and hire teammates who will allow your organization to evolve and innovate.

Death by a Thousand Good Ideas: The Power of Strategic Clarity

A woman looks out the airport window at a departing plane.

Well-intended ideas can sink an organization if they’re not aligned with strategy. Success means saying yes only to the choices that support your ultimate goals.

COVID Lessons Learned: 5 Things I Wish I Knew 5 Years Ago

COVID Lessons Learned: 5 Things I Wish I Knew 5 Years Ago It’s December 2019, and you’ve just been given a crystal ball. As you look into the future, what COVID Lessons Learned: 5 Things I Wish I Knew 5 Years Ago

Deliberate Cultivation: Crafting a Culture That Drives Results

We explore how to create a positive corporate culture within your organization

Learn how you can deliberately shape your corporate culture in a way that helps your organization realize its goals.

Five Questions to Spark Gratitude and Growth 

Take time this winter to cultivate gratitude.

Reflect on these five questions to cultivate an attitude of gratitude and prepare yourself to succeed in the new year.

Four Leadership Lessons From Clark Griswold

Leadership lessons from holiday movie icon Clark Griswold

Leadership lessons from the iconic holiday movie character Clark Griswold, like how to think big, solve problems and preserve in the face of challenges and disappointment.

Not All Customers Are Equally Important: Designing Customer Experience to Win

Not all customer experiences are created equal

No customer wants to be treated like a “have not.” How can organizations design the customer experience to accommodate customers at all levels?