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Giselle Hudson | Pre-Decision Diagnostic Advisor | Sensemaking for high-stakes business decisions
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Most costly decisions begin with
an inaccurate understanding of the situation.

I help leaders understand what is actually happening before major decisions are made or
resources are invested in solving the wrong problem.

Tag: transparency

  • Why Trust Is Assumed in Business – and Why It Probably Shouldn’t Be

    I’ve observed many businesses over the years, assume that when dealing with customers, trust is inherent in everything. They behave as though trust automatically comes with the invoice number, the logo, the website, and the “About Us” page. Because trust is assumed, we never feel that we have to intentionally build it. Traditionally, the way…

    Giselle

    November 20, 2025
    ⚙️ Sensemaking in organizations, 🔄 Client Systems, 🧩 The Hudson Alignment Framework™
    customer journey, earned trust, integrity, mar, marketing messages, promises, referrals, respect, transparency, trust
  • Don’t Confuse Manufactured Moments with Real Leadership

    Politicians run for office with rallies, giveaways, and promises that make crowds cheer. But after the election? The T-shirts fade, the food is gone, and the grand vision often collapses under the weight of reality. Too many businesses are doing the exact same thing. 1. The Hype vs. The Work 2. Promises vs. Delivery 3.…

    Giselle

    August 26, 2025
    🧠 Zone of Genius, Strategic Sensemaking
    accountability, Alice Waters, Angela Merkel, authenticity, business development, business growth, campaign, Chez Panisse, culture, Danny Meyer, honesty, Jacinda Ardern, leadership, Nelson Mandela, politicians, politics, Sam Walton, Tony Hsieh, transparency, true leadership, truth, vision, Zappos
  • The Most Powerful Sermon in the World – “Me Too”

    Simple words by writer Anne Lamott yet oh so true. When you’re struggling, when you’re hurting…doubting, questioning, barely hanging on…and someone can identify with you…when someone can look you in the eyes and say, “Me too,” and they actually mean it – it can save you. Indian author Ritu Ghatourey says “some of the most comforting…

    Giselle

    March 23, 2014
    Strategic Sensemaking
    addictive behaviour, Anne Lamott, authenticity, broken, Debbie Ford, Deepak Chopra, gift of community, love and support, Marianne Williamson, Pete Wilson, the shadow effect, transparency
  • What do you do if your Leaders are Crooked?

    When I was in the print industry there were some advertising agencies that I could never get work from. Rumors were that the purchasers were taking bribes and the company I worked for was not prepared to do business that way. I never had any proof of same but occasionally such a person would vacate…

    Giselle

    December 29, 2012
    Strategic Sensemaking
    bribes, leadership, transparency
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