Episode 76: What it Really Takes to Align People, Purpose, and Performance
Description
In this powerful conversation, host Steve Wilson sits down with Billy Ray Taylor, CEO of LinkedXL and author of The Winning Link, to unpack what it really takes to align people, purpose, and performance—and why most leaders miss the mark.
Billy shares leadership gold from decades of experience leading operational excellence at Fortune 500 companies. We dig into:
- The real drivers of ownership and accountability
- Why daily management systems are the engine of strategy execution
- How to build alignment—even in union environments
- “Celebrate the Red”: a fresh take on fact-based leadership and transparency
- The difference between KPIs and KPAs—and why it matters
- Psychological safety, behavioral indicators, and the invisible signals of misalignment
- How AI can inform decisions—without replacing the human touch
Billy’s insights are sharp, grounded, and actionable—perfect for anyone serious about transforming culture, improving execution, and building teams that win.
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