That powerful idea comes from Melody Wilding, a human behavior expert, executive coach, and the author of Managing Up: How to Get What You Need From the People in Charge (Crown Currency, 2025). The ...

Leaders often mistake agreement for alignment, weakening execution. Real alignment requires shared understanding, visible ...

Financial alignment goes beyond balancing a budget. It reflects how well two people understand each other’s values, goals, and attitudes about money.

How a senior will be taken care of when they can no longer do it is not a conversation anyone is likely excited to have, but if you and your parents get old enough, you’ll probably have to have it.

When you’re working with someone new, first take some time to get on the same page about how you’ll work together. Having a style alignment conversation can help you and your colleague understand each ...

When the person you are in a relationship with starts avoiding certain conversations, it should be seen as a wake up call begging you to pay attention.

In practice, alignment emerges only after people have had time to understand what matters, why it matters and what trade-offs it requires.

It will help you improve relationships and set better priorities. How can you have better relationships with your employees, customers, investors, boss, or anyone else you work with? One simple thing ...