Episode 23: A Conversation With Mandy Morris, Co-Founder, SoFree | The Failure Gap
Youtube
August 26, 2025
In this episode, Mandy Morris discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and mental health in leadership. She shares insights on how early experiences shape adult behavior, the significance of creating psychological safety in teams, and the need for leaders to balance their energy and intentions to foster better communication and collaboration. Mandy emphasizes the importance of understanding subconscious beliefs that keep individuals stuck and offers practical strategies for personal growth and transformation.
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Tags: Business Strategy, Leadership, Transformation
Episode 22: A Conversation With Matt Leta, Future Works CEO, Founder | The Failure Gap
Youtube
August 18, 2025
In this episode of the Failure Gap, Julie Williamson, Ph.D. speaks with Matt Leta, CEO of Future Works, about the intersection of AI and innovation in business. They discuss Matt's journey as a serial entrepreneur, the concept of vibe coding, and the importance of aligning organizational culture with technological advancements. Matt emphasizes the need for leaders to take ownership of AI initiatives, the significance of psychological safety, and practical steps to foster a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement. The conversation highlights the challenges businesses face in adopting AI and the critical role of communication and alignment in overcoming these hurdles.
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Tags: Business Strategy, Leadership, Transformation
Episode 21: A Conversation With Michelle Prince, CEO, Performance Publishing Group | The Failure Gap
Youtube
July 29, 2025
In this conversation, Michelle Prince shares her journey from a corporate career to becoming a bestselling author and the CEO of Performance Publishing Group. She discusses the common barriers people face when trying to write a book, emphasizing the importance of overcoming the 'failure gap' between intention and action. Michelle explains her unique approach to partner publishing, where collaboration with authors is key. She highlights the significance of aligning goals and understanding the true value of writing a book as a platform for serving others. Through personal anecdotes and success stories, she inspires aspiring authors to take the first step in their writing journey and to embrace the support of a community.
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Tags: Business Strategy, Leadership, Transformation
Episode 20: A Conversation With Harvey Johnson, CEO PBMares | The Failure Gap
Youtube
July 15, 2025
In this conversation, Harvey Johnson, CEO of PBMares, shares his journey to leadership, emphasizing the importance of alignment between personal and professional goals. He discusses the challenges of empowerment and accountability within leadership, the necessity of creating a culture where team members feel safe, seen, and valued, and innovative strategies for client targeting. The conversation culminates in a call to action regarding the environmental impact of ocean trawling, highlighting the need for awareness and change.
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Episode 19: A Conversation With Matthew Pine, CEO, Xylem | The Failure Gap
Youtube
July 01, 2025
In this conversation, Matthew Pine, CEO of Xylem, shares his insights on leadership, alignment, and the challenges of organizational transformation. He emphasizes the importance of creating a culture of trust, accountability, and empowerment within teams. Matthew discusses his journey to leadership, the significance of diverse experiences, and the need for leaders to engage deeply in the alignment process. He highlights the role of structure in fostering accountability and the necessity of having quality conversations to navigate mindset shifts. Ultimately, he advocates for a global alignment around trust and mutual respect as essential for driving meaningful change.
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Episode 18: A Conversation With April Whitson, Global VP of HR, ABB | The Failure Gap
Youtube
June 18, 2025
In this episode of The Failure Gap, Julie Williamson, Ph.D. speaks with April Whitson, VP of HR for ABB and author of The Stay Challenge. They discuss the critical role of leadership in shaping workplace culture, the challenges of employee retention, and the importance of effective one-on-one meetings. April emphasizes that culture is built at the team level and that leaders must prioritize engagement and alignment to create an irresistible workplace. They also explore the concept of regrettable retention and how it affects team dynamics, urging leaders to reflect on their purpose and the impact of their decisions on both individuals and the organization as a whole
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How to Turn Agreements to Alignment with Julie Williamson, PhD, and Steve Preda on the Management Blueprint Podcast
Karrikins Group
August 20, 2024
As a guest on Steve Preda’s Management Blueprint Podcast, Julie Williamson, CEO of Karrikins Group, focuses on aligning leadership actions with strategic goals to transform businesses. She emphasizes the crucial difference between agreement and actual implementation, helping organizations move from simply agreeing on a plan to successfully executing it. Williamson uses the Karrikins Diamond Triangle framework, which links the “Why,” “What,” and “How” of a strategy. By concentrating on the “How,” she empowers leaders to make effective decisions that lead to real change and prevent the common “failure gap” where promising ideas fail due to a lack of action.
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Unlocking Team Potential Through Leadership Alignment with Julie Williamson [Podcast]
Karrikins Group
August 14, 2024
In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership Podcast, Peter Winick sits down with Julie Williamson, CEO of Karrikins Group, to explore the power...
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Achieving Team Alignment with Your Agency’s Goals with Julie Williamson
Karrikins Group
August 02, 2024
Tired of feeling like you’re shouting into a void? Discover how to transform your agency from a chaotic orchestra into a harmonious symphony...
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The Power of Aligned Leadership with Dr Julie Williamson [Podcast]
Karrikins Group
July 08, 2024
In this episode of the Beyond Business Podcast with host, Katherine Martin-Fisher, Julie Williamson, PhD, of Karrikins Group explores the challenges...
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The Beyond Business Podcast: Julie Williamson on Leadership, Collaboration & Generational Dynamics
Karrikins Group
July 05, 2024
In this episode of The Beyond Business Podcast, Julie Williamson from Karrikins Group shares her journey and insights on overcoming collaboration challenges, aligning leadership teams, and navigating generational dynamics in the workplace. She discusses the complexities of working with family-owned businesses, the power of external coaching, and the importance of recognizing trade-offs in decision-making.
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How to Lead and Build Teams
Karrikins Group
June 11, 2024
Julie Williamson of Karrikins Group discusses business and social science, leadership alignment, and navigating digital challenges as a guest on WSS...
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Driving Alignment: The Missing Link Between Strategy and Execution
Karrikins Group
May 14, 2024
Feeling stuck between brilliant strategies and lackluster execution? The missing link might be leadership alignment. This episode of the ET Project...
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5 Things Every C-Suite Executive Should Know with Julie Williamson
Karrikins Group
May 11, 2024
When leaders stay in conversation instead of isolating themselves behind beautiful slides or perfectly constructed emails, they contribute to building the culture in amazing ways.
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Seven Signs of Misalignment
Karrikins Group
December 04, 2024
Misalignment is a solvable problem, but you have to start by seeing it in your team or organization! Here are seven common signs of misalignment that show up on all types of teams and companies. They even show up between just two people trying to partner on something. In this coffee break, we explore the ways in which alignment shows up and how to spot it and manage it in the moment.
Alignment happens when teams collaborate to address ingrained mindsets and group dynamics while simultaneously breaking old habits and establishing new, cooperative ways of working. We’d love to talk with you about the work we do – say hello@karrikinsgroup.com or contact us here to have a conversation about what you are seeing in your organization.
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Make HOW Matter: 5 Ways to Activate Leaders and Accelerate Transformation
Karrikins Group
August 05, 2024
It is rare for leaders to be as clear on HOW to lead together as they are on WHAT they do and WHY they do it. This quick, engaging, and informative 30-minute KARRIKINS Coffee Break talks about HOW to activate leaders to shift their behaviors and decisions to drive new and more strategically focused outcomes. Watch below!
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Lead Your Strategy / Manage Your Plan
Karrikins Group
September 16, 2023
Use your strategy to make decisions about your plan, not the other way around. Take a closer look at the space between strategy and planning during...
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Energize Your Transformation: The Power of Leader Activation
Karrikins Group
March 06, 2023
Energize your transformation – don’t let your company transformation efforts flop. Karrikins Group’s Chief Growth Enabler, Julie Williamson, PhD,...
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Coachable: What Girls Learn by Playing Sports
Make HOW Matter
Executive Leadership Responsibilities in Digital Transformations
