Alignment & Leadership: Why Most Strategic Plans Fail (and How to Fix Them)

Update: 2025-04-17

Description

In this episode of The Strategy Gap, we dive into the first pillar of the 2025 State of Strategy Execution Report: Alignment and Leadership. Hosts Jonathan Morgan, SVP of Operations at AchieveIt, and Joe Krause, SVP of Strategy Consulting, break down why so many strategic plans crumble at the top—and what leaders can do to reverse course. From lackluster vision statements to inconsistent communication, this episode challenges leadership teams to reflect on whether they’re truly setting the tone for success.

Whether you're leading a strategy rollout, trying to gain cross-functional alignment, or wondering why your team isn’t rallying behind your vision—this episode is a must-listen. Jonathan and Joe blend years of hands-on consulting experience with data-backed insights from over 250 strategy leaders across industries.

✅ Why You’ll Want to Listen:

Discover the top 5 reasons strategic plans fail—and how nearly all of them trace back to leadership
Learn how to create a communication strategy that drives long-term engagement (not just a flashy launch)
Find out how “How” and “Why” questions can realign disconnected teams
Hear real-world examples of what strong leadership alignment looks like in action

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