The Hidden Misalignment Costing You Growth, Energy, and Retention

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Episode Summary

In this episode, leadership coach and consultant Adrienne Duffy shares how business owners can build aligned, high-performing teams by connecting vision, values, and unique abilities. She introduces the Nexus Project framework and explains why sustainable growth depends on both inner and outer development.

Key Takeaway Alignment isn’t just about goals—it’s about making sure each team member’s role connects with their unique strengths and the company’s vision. When that happens, performance improves and growth becomes sustainable.

Questions I Ask Adrienne

01:50 Can you tell us a little bit about what The Nexus Project is and how it came to life?

04:27 Where does alignment start?

06:06 How often do you see a business owner who doesn't know where they're going?

08:26 What is a unique ability and why is that so important with alignment?

13:10 How does a business leader go about helping their team members understand their unique abilities?

16:18 Before matching people to roles, how do we figure out what a role needs in terms of strengths or traits, like Print or Kolbe?

18:03 As the company grows and roles evolve, should leaders regularly reassess what each role requires and whether the current person is still the right fit?

19:23 What are some signs that a team is out of alignment, and what are the first things they need to do to correct that?

20:51   What's a step that business owners can take to move to a more aligned and empowered team?

More About Adrienne Duffy:

• Check out Big Futures Inc.

• Connect with Adrienne on LinkedIn.

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