Employee Alignment & Recognition

Employee Alignment & Recognition

July 20, 2026 · 11 min

About this episode

The episode discusses measuring employee alignment, the importance of recognition, and effective celebration habits in teams.

In today's episode: How you REALLY measure alignment and know if your team is on the same page. The results pyramid trick that tells you if a goal is truly on track. The public "reply all" celebration habit that does more for the sender's ego than for the person being praised. CEO Daily Brief with Dr. Jessica Kriegel is a 5-minute daily podcast where business pragmatism meets inner wisdom. John Frehse, Global Head of Labor Strategies at Ankura, joins Jessica to unpack how to tell real alignment from polite agreement, why small wins and honest celebration keep teams moving toward big goals, and why authentic, personal recognition often lands better than a company-wide shout out. Connect with Dr. Jessica Kriegel on LinkedIn Connect with John Frehse on LinkedIn Other Ways to Connect: Jessica Kriegel Website Jessica Kriegel Instagram Jessica Kriegel Newsletter Culture Partners Website Culture Partners LinkedIn

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