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The Untold Cost of Leaving HR Out (Part 1)
In this raw, early-morning drive episode of The Business of Alignment, AJ steps back into the mic after an unusually long eight-day pause — and explains exactly why the time away sharpened his perspective. What starts as a spontaneous 6:21 AM reflection turns into one of the most candid breakdowns of organizational psychology, business rhythm, and HR leadership he’s delivered in years.
AJ unpacks the uncomfortable truth sitting right in front of us in 2026: organizations are still fundamentally misaligned, still underutilizing HR, and still missing the ROI behind true psychological safety and…
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