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Misalignment isn’t obvious until it’s catastrophic.
Every so often, someone insists they’ve found Atlantis — a sunken city, a lost continent, a hidden civilization. The story just won’t die. Plato’s original tale, written around 360 BCE, wasn’t meant as history. It was a metaphor: a powerful civilization brought to ruin by arrogance, corruption, and disconnection from balance. Yet thousands of years…
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What is your Contribution?
Came across a study – MIT recently completed the first brain scans of humans engaging with artificial intelligence. It’s fascinating—and scary, depending on how you look at it. Here’s an excerpt from the article – ChatGPT may be eroding critical thinking skills: “Does ChatGPT harm critical thinking abilities? A new study from researchers at MIT’s Media Lab has returned…
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Business turnarounds IRL vs. TV
I’ve always been drawn to transformation shows. There’s something deeply satisfying about watching chaos get clarified in 42 minutes. Give me a struggling restaurant, an outdated house, or a misaligned business — and I’m hooked. Some of my all-time favorites? There’s a rhythm to these shows that keep me in place as I watch: disaster,…
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When you refuse to Align – You rot
The title of my post today sounds as if I’m an alignment zealot. But this is my belief or as my friend Giselle Martin once told me in high school.. It’s an inevitable consequence. It has to happen! Rotting is the consequence of refusing to align with who you are, and with what you are…
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When Persistence Is Out of Alignment: How to Know and What to Do About It
A while ago, I had what seemed like a promising consult with a well-known organization. I was clear about the value I’d bring—even priced the consult—because the strategy alone was worth it. Their response? Enthusiastic. Receptive. They asked, “What’s next?” So I delivered. A proposal followed. Then silence. I followed up once. I was given…
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The Hidden Message behind a Recurring Problem
Every problem you encounter in your business is really a symptom of an underlying systemic problem or flawed process. Scenario 1: A High Performer Is Struggling in Their Role You hired someone with an impressive resume and a track record of success in their previous roles. But six months in, they’re struggling, missing deadlines, and…
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Recommit to your Goals…Daily!
Every day we need to recommit to our goals and dreams…to the contracts we’ve made with ourselves…our intentions….what we choose to continue, alter, begin or stop! At the seat of it all is what we are thinking…while we are doing. The story we are telling is far more important than any action we take. When…
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Not Producing Results? You Might Be Out of Alignment on the Inside
There’s a quote I absolutely love by well known marketing strategist Beth A Grant where she says “No amount of marketing is ever going to make up for being out of alignment on the inside.” If you’re not getting consistent results in your life, this may very well be the case. You are not in…
Clarity BEFORE Execution. Structure BEFORE Speed
If you could better understand one thing about your business right now….
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.
Giselle Hudson | Pre-Decision Diagnostic Advisor | Sensemaking for high-stakes business decisions 