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True Alignment®
by True Alignment®
Edgar Papke and Ken Sagendorf come together to bring you an hour 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!
Episodes
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Episode 101 - You Don't Check Your Humanity at the Door with Tom Swerdzewski, Co-CEO, Kentro
-TOM SWERDZEWSKI, CO-CEO, KENTRO- Tom Swerdzewski, Co-CEO of Kentro, joins Edgar and Ken to explore what it means to lead with humanity. They discuss people-first culture, vulnerable leadership, and the power of honest communication on showing how authenticity, curiosity, and trust can drive both...
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Episode 100 - It's Personal: Resilience, Fear, and Managing Up
-IT'S PERSONAL- Leadership is personal. Edgar and Ken explore resilience, fear, and the challenge of managing up while staying aligned with yourself and your organization. They discuss how listening, honest communication, and psychological safety can help leaders navigate conflict, build trust…
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Episode 99 - Letting Go of Leadership When It's Time
-LETTING GO OF LEADERSHIP WHEN IT'S TIME- Edgar and Ken explore what it means to truly let go as a leader, shifting from telling and controlling to inquiry, trust, and co-creation. They unpack how leaders can empower others to carry the ball further, while developing the human skills needed for...
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Episode 98 - Leadership Alignment Blind Spots
-LEADERSHIP ALIGNMENT BLIND SPOTS- This week Edgar and Kendive beneath the surface of leadership to uncover the hidden values, motivations, and blind spots that shape how teams actually operate. Through real conversations and practical frameworks, exploration on how to close the gap between...
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Episode 97 - Boundaries and Autonomy
-BOUNDARIES AND AUTONOMY- Edgar and Ken explore the balance between autonomy and predictability in leadership and why great leaders create clarity without micromanaging. They discuss the power of sharing knowledge, leading with curiosity, and building trust through consistent behavior. The…
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Episode 96 - The Basics Can Be Challenging
-THE BASICS CAN BE CHALLENGING- Edgar and Ken strip leadership back to the basics of alignment, truth-telling, and clear agreements. They explore how overcomplicating things actually makes alignment harder, not easier. A sharp reminder that taking time to define how teams work together is what...
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Episode 95 - Nic Esposito: Service, The Circular Economy, and Configuring a Better Future
-NIC ESPOSITO- Edgar and Ken sit down with Nic Esposito, founder of Circa Systems, to explore his journey from public service in Philadelphia to building circular economy ventures. From zero waste leadership to launching startups, Nic shares how alignment, service, and human connection have…
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Episode 94 - Discipline: Dedication and Commitment to the Basics of Alignment
-DISCIPLINE: DEDICATION & COMMITMENT TO THE BASICS OF ALIGNMENT- Edgar and Ken break down the discipline required for real conversations, especially in moments of conflict and misalignment. They highlight curiosity, listening, and shared language as the keys to turning tension into alignment....
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Episode 93 - Developing A Process For Innovation In Teams
-DEVELOPING A PROCESS FOR INNOVATION IN TEAMS- Edgar and Ken explore how aligning processes with culture unlocks innovation and reduces conflict. They discuss why leaders must stay aware of their behavior—especially under pressure—and create environments where truth-telling is encouraged. The...
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Episode 92 - Living in the Bubble: Giving Control to Get Control
-LIVING IN THE BUBBLE: GIVING CONTROL TO GET CONTROL- Edgar and Ken challenge leaders to see responsibility as an opportunity—and AI as a catalyst for growth, not fear. They unpack the emotional impact of leadership, sharing practical ways to create alignment, reduce tension in tough…
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Episode 91 - Leading Aligned Cultures of Shared Success
-LEADING ALIGNED CULTURES OF SHARED SUCCESS- In this episode, Edgar and Ken explore why lasting culture change starts by building on existing strengths instead of forcing sweeping overhauls. They discuss the dangers of relying solely on authority to drive change and why that approach often…
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Episode 90 - When To Keep & When To Let Go
-WHEN TO KEEP AND WHEN TO LET GO- Edgar and Ken break down why employees stay, thrive, or bail—spotlighting the five pillars of a strong employee success strategy and how culture integration makes or breaks performance. They dig into the real leadership challenges organizations face, calling for...
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Episode 89 - Embrace Your Role As Leader
-EMBRACE YOUR ROLE AS LEADER- In this episode, Ken and Edgar dive into what effective leadership really looks like in both reactive and proactive moments. They explore why today’s leaders must remain adaptable and responsive when navigating uncertainty and change. Reflecting on a listener’s…
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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…
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Episode 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...
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Episode 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...
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Episode 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…
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Episode 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...
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Episode 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.…
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Episode 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,...
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Episode 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...
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Episode 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…
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Episode 79 - Election Alignments and Misalignments
-ELECTION ALIGNMENTS & MISALIGNMENTS- Edgar and Ken tcenter today's podcast around alignment and misalignments with a spotlight on the Presidential Election in the United States as it just about everywhere you look currently. The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the conversation...
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Episode 78 - Thomas Lockwood: "You do not design what is; you design what is to come."
-THOMAS LOCKWOOD: "You do not design what is; you design what is to come."- Edgar and Ken welcome special guest Thomas Lockwood, PhD in Design Management, author, creative entrepreneur, and thought leader in integrating design and innovation into business, for today's discussion on the…
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Episode 77 - Tipping Culture
-TIPPING CULTURE- As promised Edgar and Ken dive into the conversation and alignment of tipping in the United States. With the rise in possible changes to the way our culture aligns with how and why we tip for service and goods. The purpose of The True Alignment® podcast is to start the...
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Quantum Alignment Series – Interpersonal Dynamics, Team Building, and Turning Workplace Conflict into Opportunity
-QUANTUM ALIGNMENT SERIES- Today we take a break to bring a special edition Quantum Alignment Series, Interpersonal Dynamics, Team Building, and Turning Workplace Conflict into Opportunity. You can watch the webinar series on YouTube as well. Your Host: Edgar Papke | Founder & CEO of True…
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Episode 76 - Is The World Aligned
-IS THE WORLD ALIGNED- Edgar and Ken take a step back to see where the world is at with alignment today. 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 that conversation through. As always…
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Episode 75 - Emily Livorsi: Listening Is Discovering
-EMILY LIVORSI: LISTENING IS DISCOVERING- Edgar and Ken welcome Emily Livorsi, PhD, VP of People at Catamount Constructors. Emily brings her insight on misalignment in corporate culture and what it takes to "show trust" more so than to build trust with your leadership. Her studies on the…
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Episode 74 - Chris Pearson: Football, Rockets, & Space
-CHRIS PEARSON: FOOTBALL, ROCKETS, & SPACE- Edgar and Ken step outside of their space to bring Chris Pearson, CEO of Agile Space Industries, to the podcast for today's episode. With over 25 years in the industry, Chris has built and led rapid-growth space organizations, taking two startups to...
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Quantum Alignment Series – The Impact of Misalignment on Employee Engagement and Attraction
-QUANTUM ALIGNMENT SERIES- Today we take a break to bring a special edition Quantum Alignment Series, The Impact of Misalignment on Employment Engagement & Attraction. You can watch the webinar series on YouTube as well. Your Host: Edgar Papke | Founder & CEO of True Alignment Guests: Pinakin…
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Episode 73 - Carl Studna: In the Let Go
-CARL STUDNA: IN THE LET GO- Edgar and Ken bring authentic presence to today's episode with special guest Carl Studna. Carl is a multi-faceted photographer (having shot over 100 album covers), inspirational speaker, teacher, and author. Carl’s intimate portraits of influential people ranging from...
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Episode 72 - Rob LoCascio: The Godfather of Chat on AI & Community
-ROB LOCASCIO: THE GODFATHER OF CHAT ON AI & COMMUNITY- For today's episode Edgar and Ken extend a special welcome to Rob LoCascio to the True Alignment® podcast. Rob LoCascio is the Founder of LivePerson, Inc. and current developing companies centered around how AI impacts community. He brings a...
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Episode 71 - Hey Moron, What Are You So Afraid Of?
-HEY MORON, WHAT ARE YOU SO AFRAID OF?- Edgar and Ken take a moment to meet at the intersection of everything as Ken receives a letter. This journey we call life takes conversation whether that is internal or external, and Ideally both to find that deeper alignment. Take this episode as a call to...
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Episode 70 - Cynthia James: Survival Is Not Why We Are On The Planet
-CYNTHIA JAMES: SURVIVAL IS NOT WHY WE ARE ON THE PLANET- Edgar and Ken are joined by Cynthia James for a dialogue that dives deep into all things alignment including divine discontent! Cynthia is an International transformational and emotional integration leadership coach. She is an…
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Episode 69 - Quantum Alignment
-QUANTUM ALIGNMENT- Edgar and Ken are back in the studio to record a on going dialogue they are always discussing... "the amount of energy that it should take to align and progress". Which brought them to the required or allowed amount... that you need to track to produce the "how". We are…
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Episode 68 - The CTAC Special Edition
-THE CTAC SPECIAL EDITION- Edgar and Ken welcome in the new year with a special edition episode recorded during the first Certified True Alignment Coach Program of 2024. The CTAC™ Program is a Professional Certification for those interested in gaining the expertise and skills to help leaders,...
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Episode 67 - 2023 Alignment Themes
-2023 ALIGNMENT THEMES- Edgar and Ken take a moment to wrap up 2023 and give some insight to where the future of True Alignment® is heading. Hope you all enjoyed this year and thank you all for your support, The True Alignment® Team! We look forward to seeing you all in 2024. The purpose of The...
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Episode 66 - Kevin Pippert: The Profession of Wholism
-KEVIN PIPPERT: THE PROFESSION OF WHOLISM- Today Edgar and Ken are joined by not one, but two guests again as they welcome Kevin Pippert, co-founder and Managing Director of 360 Transformation as well as the Southern Africa Regional Coordinator for Medical Ambassadors International, and City...
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Episode 65 - Lori Jones: Alignment of Marketing
-ALIGNMENT OF MARKETING- Today Edgar and Ken are joined by not one, but two guests today as they welcome Lori Jones, President/ CEO of Avocet Communications, to the True Alignment® Podcast with special appearance by Heather Kuhar, Chief Operations Officer for True Alignment®. Lori shares her...
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Episode 64 - Intersection With Self
-INTERSECTION WITH SELF- Today Edgar and Ken take an introspective journey back to the intersection of personal alignment. While we have covered this topic in earlier episodes Edgar and Ken bring new light and more depth to personal and professional alignment as it relates to wellbeing…
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Episode 63 - Gratitude In Alignment
-GRATITUDE IN ALIGNMENT- In this special episode, The True Alignment® Podcast comes together to share in a moment of gratitude during this season of holidays and reflection. Edgar and Ken look back on the alignment work and podcast episodes over 2023 and share some of their highlights. We are so...
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Episode 62 - Richard Lackey: Ecosystems Thinking
-RICHARD LACKEY: ECOSYSTEMS THINKING- Edgar and Ken dive deep into ecosystems thinking with Richard Lackey. Not only is Richard the founder of World Food Bank Group, and Trade Oracle Group he is also a business entrepreneur and a trader with more than 30 years of diverse experience. Mr. Lackey…
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Episode 61 - Scott Allen - Leadership: I Have Rocket Fuel For That!
-SCOTT ALLEN - LEADERSHIP: I HAVE ROCKET FUEL FOR THAT!- Edgar and Ken charge up today with a dose of leadership rocket fuel with Scott Allen. Scott J. Allen, Ph.D., is the Robert M. Ginn Institute Professor for Leadership & Social Responsibility at John Carroll University. Allen is a professor…
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Episode 60 - John Knott: The Human Habitat Business
-JOHN KNOTT: THE HUMAN HABITAT BUSINESS- We are back from a short break, and Edgar and Ken are excited to host John Knott for today's podcast. John Knott is an internationally recognized leader in urban regeneration and sustainability. He is the creator of the CityCraft process, which restores…
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Episode 59 - Lisa Slagle: An Espresso Shot Of Creativity
-LISA SLAGLE: AN ESPRESSO SHOT OF CREATIVITY- The True Alignment® Podcast gets a shot of creativity as Edgar and Ken welcome Lisa Slagle to today's alignment conversation. Lisa is a creative director, writer, founder and CEO of Wheelie (an award-winning creative agency & production company) and...
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Episode 58 - Scott Tibbitts: ”I Cold Called NASA”
-SCOTT TIBBITTS: "I COLD CALLED NASA"- Edgar and Ken are joined today by Scott Tibbitts who indeed, "cold called NASA", and sent his career as a leader in space entrepreneurship into an orbit he never could have imagined. Scott is the founder of Starsys Research, eSpace: The Center for Space...
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Episode 57 - Javier Tafoya: What Is ’The Box’?
-JAVIER TAFOYA: WHAT IS 'THE BOX'?- Edgar and Ken welcome Javier Tafoya, CPFA® and founder of Axiom Wealth Alliance, to today's discussion about alignment. Javier's client/ people first alignment has brought him through a life of building an amazing career and tribe of great people. He uses his...
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Episode 56 - Lisa Rissetto: Accessories Authority
-LISA RISSETTO: ACCESSORIES AUTHORITY- Edgar and Ken invite Lisa Rissetto, CEO of G Hensler and founder of 49 Square Miles, to share her adventurous journey to aligning of her passion with business. Lisa has traveled all over the world sourcing leather and accessories bringing quality and design…
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Episode 55 - Brianne Brodeur: Wonderfull
-BRIANNE BRODEUR: WONDERFULL- Edgar and Ken give a warm welcome, and are excited to have Brianne Brodeur back for a "Wonderfull" episode that get's right to the point of what it take to truly achieve success with The True Alignment framework. Brianne shares how she navigates her big personality…
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Episode 54 - Johnny Saye: I Woke Up Like This
-JOHNNY SAYE: I WOKE UP LIKE THIS- Edgar and Ken are so excited as they finally have the opportunity to sit down with Johnny Saye on the podcast for todays episode. Johnny is not only a leader in Design Thinking and leading people toward innovation, but also a Founder and Innovation Coach at…
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Edgar Papke and Ken Sagendorf come together to bring you an hour 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!
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