Cofounder of Women in Cloud . I influence brands and entrepreneurs to build thriving ecosystems through GTM strategies and partnerships. We’ve all been there—working tirelessly on a project, refining strategies and executing tasks only to feel stuck in a cycle of approvals, last-minute changes and conflicting instructions from various executives.
Morale drops, deadlines slip and performance suffers as a result. This frustration often points to a deeper issue: lack of executive alignment. Without it, even talented leaders struggle to create meaningful change.
PwC’s 2023 Global CEO Survey found that companies with higher executive alignment are 1.76 times more likely to outperform competitors ( Pulse Group Consulting ). Meanwhile, McKinsey reports that two-thirds of business leaders describe their organizations as overly complex, directly hindering alignment, agility and trust.
In the book Conquering Uncertainty: Don’t Concede Too Soon, Your Victory Awaits You , Tameka McNair stresses the importance of self-leadership. Positivity, accountability and emotional intelligence are crucial for leading oneself and, by extension, others. Executive alignment isn’t just a luxury but a necessity, as its absence can create barriers like miscommunication, conflicting priorities and eroded trust.
The Top Five Challenges To Executive Alignment 1. Micromanagement Micromanagement happens when trust is lacking. Instead of empowering employees to take action, executives/managers feel th.