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253:  The Power of Alignment: How I Transformed My Company

253: The Power of Alignment: How I Transformed My Company

Update: 2025-10-28
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Every entrepreneur faces moments when success on paper doesn’t feel like success in purpose. In this episode, Sean Barnes shares the raw and real story behind transforming WSS Solutions into Wolf Executives, a journey built on clarity, courage, and alignment.


Sean Barnes opens up about the missed shots, the pivots, and the moment he realized that true growth begins when you stop chasing everything and go all in on what lights a fire in your soul.


If you’ve ever questioned whether your work still fits who you’ve become, this story will remind you that alignment isn’t just about business, it’s about becoming who you’re meant to be.


 


Podcast Show Notes – Episode 253 | 10.27.2025


Episode Title: The Power of Alignment: How I Transformed My Company


Key Moments


00:25 - The “bowling pin” metaphor for missed shots in business.


01:33 - Why WSS Solutions wasn’t aligned, and how “Wolf Executives” came to life.


03:26 - How a pandemic pivot reshaped Sean’s direction.


05:49 - The decision to shut down consulting and focus on leadership development.


07:56 - The moment Sean realized Wolf Executives was the vision all along.


10:14 - What happens when your passion becomes your magnet.


 


Key Takeaways



  1. Entrepreneurship means missing more shots than you make, but each “miss” sharpens your aim.

  2. A brand evolves when you do. Don’t be afraid to outgrow your old story.

  3. True success comes from aligning your work with your purpose, not just your skills.

  4. Winding down what no longer excites you opens the door to what fulfills you.

  5. Focus on one thing that ignites your energy; your customers and opportunities will follow.


 


Host: Sean Barnes


Website:

https://www.wolfexecutives.com  


https://www.seanbarnes.com


LinkedIn:


https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/


https://www.linkedin.com/company/wolfexecutives


https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/


LinkedIn Newsletter:


https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7284600567593684993/


The Wolf Leadership Series:

https://wolfexecutives.com/wolf-leadership-series/


YouTube:

youtube.thewayofthewolf.com


Twitter:

https://x.com/the_seanbarnes


https://x.com/wolfexecutives


Instagram:


https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes


https://www.instagram.com/wolfexecutives


https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf


TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes


Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com


Audible:

https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C


Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15

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253:  The Power of Alignment: How I Transformed My Company

253: The Power of Alignment: How I Transformed My Company

Sean Barnes