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EPISODE · May 19, 2026 · 8 MIN

Episode 35 - The Cost of Staying Aligned

from The Orange Twist - Shake up your thinking on leadership, culture, and change in 10 minutes. · host Giovanna D'Alessio, MCC

Alignment is often seen as a sign of good collaboration.But what happens when alignment becomes… constant?In this episode, Giovanna reflects on a leadership team that needed seven alignment meetings for a one-day off-site.Not because of complexity. Not because of conflict. But because nothing seemed able to move without everyone being brought back in.What are we really protecting when we keep aligning?And what is the hidden cost of that safety?The Orange Twist is hosted by Giovanna D’Alessio, MCC — reflections on leadership, culture, and change for HR professionals and organizational leaders. Connect with Giovanna on LinkedIn. New episodes released regularly. Stay curious.

Alignment is often seen as a sign of good collaboration. But what happens when alignment becomes… constant? In this episode, Giovanna reflects on a leadership team that needed seven alignment meetings for a one-day off-site. Not because of complexity. Not because of conflict. But because nothing seemed able to move without everyone being brought back in. What are we really protecting when we keep aligning? And what is the hidden cost of that safety? The Orange Twist is hosted by Giovanna D’Al...

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