The CEO Project Podcast · 2026-07-13 · 34 min
Is your leadership team truly aligned, or are competing priorities quietly slowing your company's growth? Even the most talented leadership teams struggle when everyone is chasing different priorities or measuring success differently. In this episode, Kristen McAlister shares a practical framework to help CEOs stay aligned by defining the right outcomes, assigning clear ownership, and creating accountability through meaningful scoreboards and metrics. If you've ever felt like your team is busy but not making the progress you expected, this conversation will help you build the clarity and focus needed to achieve your biggest goals. What You'll Gain From This Episode: Learn how to stay aligned by starting with the end goal and connecting every leader's priorities to the outcomes that matter most. Discover how scoreboards, leading indicators, and clear ownership create accountability without relying on annual performance reviews. Understand how CEOs can reduce bottlenecks, leverage fractional leadership, and build a business that operates successfully without depending on the owner.
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