Subject: A question most leaders aren’t asking (but should be)

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As a senior leader of an organization, have you ever felt:


“Our team’s moving fast. We’re doing a lot. But something still feels… off.”


You notice deadlines slipping even though people care and are working hard.


Accountability conversations repeat themselves.


Teams feel stretched thin.


Your response is to tighten processes, add more tools, or push harder. And while those moves look logical on the surface, they often miss the real issue underneath the strain.


Tomorrow, January 20, I’m sharing a short video that explores why so many well-intentioned leadership fixes quietly backfire and what leaders need to start paying attention to instead, especially as AI, return-to-office pressure, and compressed decision cycles collide.


It’s a perspective shift.


So, if you lead people, shape strategy, or influence execution, you’ll find it both grounding and challenging.


When the video goes live, I encourage you to share it with another leader, founder, or CEO who’s navigating similar tensions. These conversations get more powerful when they’re happening across the room, not just inside your own head.


You can watch the video starting Tuesday at

And if what it surfaces feels immediate or familiar, you’re always welcome to reach out directly to me at support@aliciacouri.com to explore next steps or join our upcoming Executive Forum on February 13th, where we will drive the conversation forward with other senior leaders.


More soon…


Join us for our next Executive Forum on February 13th, where the conversation will be diving into everyone’s favorite word…


Accountability in the next 90 days as RTO mandates and AI Collide. Click the link below to register.

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