Why Your Team is Stuck: The Leadership Alignment Problem No One Talks About

Most leaders unknowingly slow down their own business growth. 🚨 Are you making the same mistakes? In this episode, we break down the real leadership challenges that hold businesses back—and how to overcome them.

I sit down with Gary White, former VP at Lowe’s and Home Depot, to uncover the leadership blind spots that sabotage alignment, trust, and execution. You’ll learn how to lead internal teams and external partners, make faster decisions, and scale without losing control.

⏳ Key Takeaways:
✔️ The hidden leadership blind spots that slow growth—and how to fix them.
✔️ Why most business decisions take too long (and the process Gary used to move fast).
✔️ How to build trust across teams—even when you don’t directly manage them.

🔥 Key Moments to Watch:
🔹 [00:00] – Intro: Why most leaders struggle to align their teams.
🔹 [06:30] – How Gary managed billions in home services for Lowe’s & Home Depot.
🔹 [15:45] – Why trust and alignment are the secret weapons of great leadership.
🔹 [32:10] – The transition from corporate leader to consultant—what works and what doesn’t.
🔹 [42:30] – The power of working with people you actually trust.

🎙 About Gary White
Gary White is a leadership and operations expert who has managed large-scale teams for Lowe’s and Home Depot. Now a consultant, he helps businesses streamline operations, improve profitability, and scale faster without losing trust and alignment.

Contact: [email protected]

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