In this episode of The People Dividend, Mike Horne speaks with Anya Cheng, former product leader at Target, Meta, eBay, and McDonald's, and founder/CEO of Tailor AI. They explore why execution gets harder as organizations scale, how clarity breaks down in large companies, and why leaders often confuse data, metrics, and alignment with true decision-making.

Key Points:

• Execution becomes harder as organizations grow.

• Data alone has limits in decision-making.

• Clarity can break down inside large organizations.

• Goals, tactics, strategy, and mission are not the same thing.

• Teams slow down when they do not share a common goal.

• Alignment improves when leaders agree on selection criteria first.

• Startup life moves faster and feels more intense than big tech.

• AI can create noise when it is not paired with unique company data.

• Context and transitions matter more in today's workplace.

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In this episode, Mike Horne hosts Daniel Doerksen to explore why leadership advice often doesn't translate into organizational performance. They discuss the psychological and cultural barriers to effective leadership, the importance of self-awareness, and practical strategies for closing the gap between knowing and doing to drive sustainable success.

Key Points:

• Knowing what to do is not enough; lasting change depends on turning insight into consistent behavior.

• Decision-making is often shaped by unconscious needs and emotional drivers rather than logic alone.

• Self-awareness and honest feedback are essential for improving leadership impact.

• Organizational culture strongly shapes behavior, performance, and the success of strategy.

• Traditional leadership development often fails because it does not create lasting behavioral change.

• Reflection, experiential learning, and clarity around purpose and values are key to closing the knowing-doing gap.

Links:

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Learn More about Daniel Doerksen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielanthonydoerksen/ https://www.achievecentre.com

In this week's episode, host Mike Horne sits down with Monique Kelley to explore how modern career success is shaped by relationships, trust, and intentional networking. They discuss why authentic connection-building can open doors that credentials alone may not. The conversation also highlights practical ways to strengthen your network in a hybrid and AI-influenced workplace.

Key Points:

• Opportunity is increasingly influenced by relationship-building rather than skills alone.

• Monique shares why giving value first is the foundation of effective networking.

• Diverse and inclusive networks can improve access and fairness.

• Practical tips are offered for building genuine relationships in a hybrid work environment.

• Trust and vulnerability are presented as important ingredients for professional growth.

• The episode also examines how AI bias can affect visibility and opportunity creation.

Links:

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Learn More about Monique Kelley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquekelleygigliotti/ https://www.redefiningnetworkingbook.com/