At Karrikins Group, we work alongside leaders to close the gap between great ideas and real results by combining business expertise with social science to help teams align on how to deliver together - driving better outcomes and stronger connections.

In this conversation, Julie Williamson and David Prager discuss the challenges of prioritization, building trust, and creating shared meaning within teams. David shares personal anecdotes about his leadership journey, emphasizing the need for vulnerability, accountability, and the power of making intentions visible. The discussion highlights how effective leadership can bridge gaps in understanding and foster collaboration across diverse teams.

Episode Takeaways

• Alignment is a learned skill that leaders can develop.
• Prioritization is often a struggle for organizations despite agreement on its importance.
• Building trust and accountability is essential for effective teamwork.
• Creating shared meaning helps unify diverse teams around common goals.
• Vulnerability in leadership fosters a culture of openness and trust.
• Caring out loud encourages team engagement.
• Psychological safety allows team members to voice concerns without fear.
• The journey to a shared purpose is more important than the statement itself.
• Diversity in leadership leads to better decision-making and business outcomes.

If you would like to connect with David outside of this episode, connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-prager/

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Learn more about Julie and Karrikins Group:

• Connect with Julie on LinkedIn
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• Check out Julie's book, 'Make HOW Matter: Key Conversations for Leaders to Build Alignment and Accelerate Growth'
• Learn more about how Karrikins Group helps enterprise teams drive better results