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There is a point in most executive careers that is rarely discussed openly. It’s not the early climb, where effort and execution drive results. And it’s not the moment of arrival, when a title or role confirms success.

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As a Gen X leader, I’ll admit something that surprised me. For most of my career, I viewed job hopping as a red flag. Short stints on a resume often signaled a lack of loyalty—or a lack of commitment worth investing in. Loyalty mattered. Staying, contributing, growing within an organization felt like the right path—for individuals and employers alike. And as a mother of both a Millennial and a Gen Z professional, that’s exactly what I taught my children: Be loyal. Work hard.

In today’s fast-paced world, many individuals find themselves feeling stuck, both personally and professionally. In this inaugural episode of "Strategy Real-Time" with Tom and Michelle, the hosts dive deep into the complexities of feeling trapped and offer practical insights for breaking free from stagnation. Join us as we explore actionable strategies to empower listeners to take charge of their lives and careers. Understanding the Feeling of Being Stuck Many individuals exp

In many organizations, the tension between sales and operations is almost expected. Sales is pushing for growth. Operations is protecting delivery. Sales wants speed. Operations wants stability. And somewhere in between, friction builds. This dynamic is especially visible in people-intensive businesses—but it exists everywhere. When left unexamined, it quietly erodes trust, performance, and margin. The issue isn’t that one side is right and the other is wrong. The issue is th

Many leaders believe alignment exists because it should . They’ve communicated the strategy. They hired smart people. They expect everyone to get on board. And yet—quietly, beneath the surface—large portions of the organization are not operating on the same page. Alignment is not agreement. And assuming it exists is one of the most costly leadership mistakes organizations make. The Illusion of Alignment at the Top At the executive level, alignment often feels implied. Leaders

Strategy offsites are energizing. Leaders step away from the day-to-day, think big, debate the future, and leave the room with a plan that feels right. There’s alignment in the moment, optimism in the air, and a belief that this time will be different . Then Monday happens. Within weeks—sometimes days—the strategy begins to fade. Meetings pile up. Urgent issues resurface. Old habits take over. The offsite binder lands on a shelf, and the organization quietly returns to busine