Alignment Podcast
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Building a Remote Company That Prioritizes Connection
OverviewWhat does it take to build a remote company that people genuinely enjoy being part of? In this conversation, Steve Carroll shares how Ruvixx has grown into a fully remote global organization…
Managing Humans and AI Agents at the Same Time
OverviewAs AI agents become part of everyday work, organizations face new questions about ownership, visibility, and how work actually gets done. In this episode, Jacob Crockett sits down with Matt…
Why the Most Effective Leaders Lead With Love
OverviewIn this episode, Jacob sits down with Greg Montgomery to explore an often-overlooked leadership skill: love. Together, they unpack why genuine one-on-one connections matter more than scalable…
What Employee Reviews Really Say About Your Company
OverviewEmployee reviews used to feel like an HR afterthought. Today, they’re shaping how candidates, customers, and even AI systems perceive companies. In this episode, Jacob sits down with Matt…
Turning Overwhelm Into Clarity: Jessica’s New Approach to Hiring
OverviewIn this client testimonial episode, Jacob talks with Jessica Chase about her experience using HireAligned to manage one of her most demanding hiring cycles yet. Faced with more than 450…
From Corporate Burnout to Franchise Freedom
In this episode, Jacob talks with franchise coach Giuseppe “G” Grammatico about what draws people into franchising, what surprises new owners most, and how motivations around work have shifted since…
Offshoring Without Losing Culture: The KapTek Approach
In this episode, Jacob sits down with KapTek co-founder Andrew Lott to unpack how his team is rethinking offshore software development. Instead of competing on rock-bottom pricing, KapTek hires…
Beyond the Algorithm: Hiring’s Human Edge with Travis Cariveau
Today I’m joined by Travis Cariveau, Managing Partner at Careers Launch. He’s a small-town Minnesota dad of four with a big-picture take on where hiring is headed. We dig into how tech and AI have…
Founder Magic and Culture Fit: What Makes Startups Win with Jeff Erickson
In this episode, Jacob sits down with Jeff Erickson, a familiar face in the Utah startup community and a veteran of companies like Carta and Forecastr. Jeff’s seen startups from every angle — as a…
Leading with Strength and Empathy: Building Cultures that Last with Dan Zimbardi
In this episode, Jacob sits down with Dan Zimbardi, Executive Pastor of Sandals Church and former corporate leader for brands like Google, Nike, and Facebook. With over 20 years of leadership…
From Unhireable to Unstoppable: How Jimmy Lai Built His Own American Dream
In this episode, Jacob sits down with Jimmy Lai, founder of Lai & Turner Law Firm, to explore what it means to do law differently. Jimmy shares how checking one box on a job application labeled…
Why Your “People Plan” Can’t Come Last - with Tara Egan
In this episode, Jacob talks with Tara Egan, founder of Serve HR, about what it takes to create a culture where people feel safe sharing feedback—and leaders actually act on it.Tara shares her…
Keep It Light — with Morgan Snyder
In this episode of The Alignment Podcast, Jacob sits down with Morgan Snyder — writer, strategist, and the mind behind some of LinkedIn’s funniest and most insightful posts. Once a Spanish teacher…
Flow, Film, and Finding Alignment — with Steven Puri
In this episode of The Alignment Podcast, Jacob sits down with Steven Puri, a former Hollywood executive turned tech founder whose journey spans blockbuster films, deep tech, and human…
Scale Smarter: Thriving People, Thriving Business with Donna Brown
In this episode of The Alignment Podcast, Jacob Crockett chats with Donna Brown, founder of Cultivation HR. After decades leading HR and tech functions in Fortune 100 environments and the last five…
The Future Is More Human: Building Companies That Scale Trust and Purpose
In this episode of The Alignment Podcast, Jacob Crockett sits down with Scott Frazier—small-town kid turned serial entrepreneur who’s led a 150-person company, built global teams at Freed Up, and is…
Thrive & Vibe: Scaling Hospitality Culture with AJ Brow (CHRO, White Lodging)
In this episode of The Alignment Podcast, Jacob Crockett talks with AJ Brow, Chief Human Resources Officer at White Lodging (≈7,000 associates). After big-company stints at Target, Accenture, and an…
“We’re not a Family”: Rethinking Work, Culture & the Psychological Contract with Ilona Jurkiewicz
In this episode of The Alignment Podcast, Jacob Crockett sits down with Ilona Jurkiewicz, a longtime HR leader who proudly claims the HR title—and calls for a more honest, strategic, human approach…
Building Culture, Family, and Freedom: Intentional Living with Jared Hamilton
In this episode of The Alignment Podcast, host Jacob Crockett sits down with Jared Hamilton — a fifth-generation entrepreneur, family man, and multi-business owner who somehow juggles a sod farm, egg…
Beyond Titles: Building Alignment, Clarity, and Careers with Linda Ho
In this episode of The Alignment Podcast, Jacob Crockett talks with Linda Ho, Chief People Officer at Nearmap (aerial AI imaging). New to the role and industry (~3 months in), Linda brings a fresh…
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Alignment Podcast has published 37 episodes since April 2025, covering topics in Business, Management.
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