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The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 Collective
This podcast reveals how clarity and ownership at every level turn employee experience into accelerated execution, reducing friction, speeding decisions, and delivering strategy faster than the competition. When people feel valued, informed, and trusted, alignment becomes natural and performance scales. Hosted by Anthony “AJ” Vaughan, creator of The E1B2 Collective Podcast (900+ episodes, 75,000+ HR and C-Suite listeners), the show uncovers how CHROs, COOs, and CROs design accountability…
Episodes
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveBehind The Scenes: Career Mapping Interview
In today’s episode I give you guys a behind the scenes peak into an interview I did with a dear friend. We chatted about Career Mapping, Contextual…

The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveAdjusting to a Remote Working World “Long-Term”
Phenomenal episode... enjoy!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveSteps to Help your Team Think Strategically “Independently”
In this episode I share a few tips that I feel new teams should think about improving or implementing that would help future team members think more…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveRemote Working: Manger Tips
In this episode I breakdown the best practices I feel every remote manger and organization should apply when communicating, leading and building teams!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveI’m Back (Up-Skilling / Talent Development)
In today’s episode I breakdown a few tips folks should be aware of when it comes to Re-Up Skilling and Career Mapping. Focuses that are super beneficial and…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveInside Look : Beyond Brand Prep
In today’s episode I give you guys the inside look into a bit of facilitation with the great startup, as we prep for a full cycle “Beyond Brand Studios”…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveHonesty is the key to Organizational Alignment
On today’s episode I share personal story around my journey to find alignment with a new project I’m working on
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveBeyond Resume (Values, Exception Setting, Finding both organization and applicant win-wins)
In today’s podcast we touch on a few areas of the values organizations and applicants have when it comes to the Core18; this is yet another look into the new…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveWhen Employee Capacity & Utilization meets EX,EQ & Empathy
In today’s episode I breakdown such a vital topic ALL Founders must consume and truly learn from.
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveLet’s Talk Startups 017 w/ Phil Castro
In today’s episode Phil and I dive deep into full conversation that every founder should consume. We chat about covid 19 in the complexities that brings to…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveRead the Room (Startup Situational Leadership 101)
In today’s podcast I break down situational leadership for all startup leaders!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveBeyond Resume (Core18 Interview Process)
And today’s episode I brainstorm out loud an idea that I’m soo excited about , an idea I recommend every Startup to implement. It’s a true game changer if you…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveLet’s Talk Startups 016 w/ Karl Hughes
In today’s episode Karl and I give you the best episode of “let’s talk startups”; we dive deep into his brand, team challenges, leadership & development…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveAudit Your On-Boarding Procedures
In today’s episode I breakdown a few questions startups 0-50 employees should be asking themselves during an auditing of there onboarding best practices
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveMonday Anticipation 007 w/ Crystal Williams
Crystal Williams is the founder and CEO of “The You Brand Academy” and guys she killed it! In today’s episode we touched on so much that all job seekers and…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveMonday Anticipation 006 : Questions Job Seekers MUST ask future employers
In today’s episode I get a bit HYPE when presenting a few questions job seekers must ask in order to find a good fit and when trying to find shift the employer…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveCONTEXT can save New Hire Churn
In today’s episode I provide a few tips and get a bit animated about how organizations at the startup level can reduce new hire turn
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveTwitter Q/A “What’s one change you’ve made to how you hire which has had a positive impact”
I today’s episode I provide a very helpful Startup onboarding tip that all founders and internal leaders should apply!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveProject 2030 Q/A with Anna Wilson of ASU (future HR superstar)
In today’s episode I breakdown Anna and I killed it! It you are active in HR or a student preparing to get involved you will love every minute of this podcast…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveMaking L&D Stick
A few tips and perspectives all startups leaders should build into day to day operations when it comes to making Learning moments for your teams stick long…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveBeyond Resume (18 Categories that will help you as a job seeker take back control)
In today’s episode I breakdown the core 18 categories all job seekers should unpack to an employer when going through the interviewing process!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveImportance of Knowledge Sharing
In today’s episode I breakdown a few knowledgeable sharing concepts and the impact it can have on your overall EX!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveLet’s Talk Startup 015 w/ Charlotte Lee of 1776
In today’s episode we breakdown the following! * holistic support of employees, especially during times of crisis * the importance of managing down -…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveLife Checks: Vital for Creating a Humanistic Workplace
In today’s episode I breakdown why it’s vital to have institutionalized life checks within your organization for your employees , it’s a true game changer
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveMonday Anticipation 005 w/ Lezlie Garr
I’ll make this simple if you an active or future job seeker I can assure you thus episode will be one to listen to, play back, pause (jot down a few notes) and…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveLet’s Talk Startups 014 w/ John Quayle
In today’s episode my guest John and I breakdown the following 1. CFO and startup financials 2. Partnership design and the impact it can have on a Startup 3…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveProject 2030 : What every Head of People should know about Neuroscience
Few thoughts around neuroscience future Head of People’s will need to know!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveMore Effective Hiring Processes (A-Z)
My thoughts on how I would adjust a standard “startup hiring process”

The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveChange Management Communication Frameworks for (Executives, Mangers & Frontline Supervisors)
In today’s episode I breakdown a few tips around change Management communication!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveMy Advice to Gary Vaynerchuck
In today’s episode I gave Gary and his team a little bit of advice around hiring fast and firing fast… Hope you enjoy
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveBeyond Brand x Cost of Interviews
In today’s episode I breakdown the impact Beyond Brand has had, should and will have of the cost of interviews. A metric more startups need to be mindful of!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectivePeople strategy that combines People needs and Organizational Focus
In today’s episode I discussed how “people leaders & business leaders” can work together, feed and support each other to achieve similar goals!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveMarketing x Employer Branding
Outside of the obvious social, email, and InMail channels, these are some ideas for generating organization awareness that may increase your candidate inbound!…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveMonday Anticipation 005
In this episode I breakdown How to create you “my perfect role profile” Outlining your workflow Outlining your long term goals Outlining your macro and micro…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveLet’s Talk Startups 013 w/ Ryan Landau
In today’s episode Ryan we discuss the following: * Midwest tech and startup community * The benefits of working at a Midwest startup * Beyond brand / The role…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveBeyond Brand: 3 Questions all brands should be asking themselves
Beyond brand episode : discuss following questions 1. What data and information do we use to evaluate performance 2. Do the best ideas win here or are a lot of…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveGrowth Paths, Talent Gaps, Listening to Your Employees, Removing Ego ... and so much more
In today’s episode I share with you a melting pot of tips and insights that are basic but needed to grow your startup or growth organizations!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveStartup Leaders: Let’s Get Better
1. 50/50 blend of expecting employee accountability upfront vs helping employees find and establish accountability through contextual support 2. Resurrecting a…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveLet’s Talk Startups 012 : Lets Hear from FISPAN
In today’s episode I have the honor of bringing Kamal (Head of Business Development & Partnerships) & Claudia (Head of HR) ; we had the opportunity to unpack…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectivePreparing For a Yearly Performance Review
In today’s episode I breakdown down the Data all managers need to collect when preparing for a yearly performance review conversation
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveAlignment 101
Podcast about founder & team alignment (timings , style , empathy, patience, reality of the struggle when you are small , unpacking and dumping truths can…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveThe E1B2 Collective Update 002
In this episode I discuss (startup ex, Project 2030 & Monday Anticipation) .. enjoy
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveThe 1 Thing Every Manger must Do.
A few thoughts on why it’s vital to have mangers help employees deeply and consistently when it comes to mapping out a clear path to career progressions
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveIntegrating your Head of People into every phase and part of the organization
In this episode I breakdown how a “Head of People could partner with a Head of Partnership” - when it comes to executing a workforce development, workforce…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveGood Idea Too Listen To Your Product Mangers
I’m this episode I breakdown a few thoughts around the importance of making sure your product mangers are feeling heard, respected and valued!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveBeyond Brand (Internal Execution Road-Map)
In today’s episode I breakdown how to go about taking the Beyond Brand Studios methodology into your organization internally for execution
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveThe OS Canvas (Part 1)
Great thoughts to chew on here, part 2 coming soon to dive in deeper!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveLeadership Means Clearing The Path for a Decsion
In this episode I breakdown decision making processes... yes again hahah. Hope you guys find this new twist impactful and interesting
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveFIRING (My true perspectives)
In today’s episode I share a few thoughts on firing and how to create more structured mental models and frameworks when doing so!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveHow and when to share performance data with teams and individuals
Quick episode that mangers and teams should appreciate
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveCulture Fit vs Culture Amplifier
In this episode I provide my POV on both along with practical tips around when to utilize both and the roles they play!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveMonday Anticipation 004
In today’s episode I breakdown what it’s vital for organizations and employees to independently of each other unpack and understand “ways of working / the…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveDevelop Ways to Manage & Avoid Stress (On-boarding 101)
In today’s episode I breakdown how to create and execute a “employees first” empathic on-boarding process that gives organizations what they want to need which…
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveEQ: Team Development, Policy & Expectations
In today’s episode I share a few very candid thoughts around the role EQ plays at the team level within an Org
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveLeadership EQ : 2021
In today’s episode we bring back the podcast discussing all things EQ!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveThe #1 Skill Every Employee @ You’re Company Should Have
In this episode I break down the importance of decision making!
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveLet’s Talk About Performance Reviews
In today’s episode I give some very simple and practical advice around performance reviews that more brands need to think about.
The Business of Alignment - Powered by The E1B2 CollectiveMonday Anticipation 003
Every applicant applying to startups should listen to this... key questions you need to ask