| Think back to a time when an executive team you were a part of or worked for was not healthy and aligned. The greater the disease and misalignment in your executive team, the greater the friction and distraction. And I do not need to remind you that friction / distraction are absolute kryptonite to productivity and alignment... You and I have both experienced this. According to The Rockefeller Habits Checklist (Verne Harnish), a healthy and aligned executive team has the following characteristics: Team members understand each other‘s differences, priorities, and styles. The team meets frequently (weekly is best) for strategic thinking. The team participates in ongoing executive education (monthly recommended). The team is able to engage in constructive debates and all members feel comfortable participating. How does your executive team score? Would your colleagues agree or disagree? Kick it up a notch... As you review each bullet above, ask yourself, "What is my evidence? Would others conclude similarly? Is this a blind spot for myself and my team? Are we using excuses to explain away a low or soft area?" From my experience, you never quite arrive. There is always more to be done to improve the health and alignment of your executive team. | 