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Deep LeadershipWhy Most Company Cultures Are Fake and How to Fix Yours with Margaret GrazianoToday, I’m joined by Margaret Graziano, and we’re discussing Why Most Company Cultures Are Fake and How to Fix Yours. Margaret has
spent her life reinventing herself. She has gone from being a single mother at 19, working at the first Cable TV company, to leading one of the fastest-growing consultancies and becoming a bestselling author. Margaret has continually taken on challenges and learned to move beyond her limits to live a life that inspires and contributes. Using a unique combination of experiential coaching, science-backed development tools, and actionable strategies, Margaret empowers leaders to evolve and enhance their organ...2025-07-2641 min
The Leadership Project Podcast266. Conscious Leadership: Designing an Unstoppable Culture with Mick SpiersAre you building your workplace culture intentionally, or allowing it to form by default? This question lies at the heart of effective leadership, yet few leaders truly understand how their everyday decisions silently shape what it feels like to work in their organizations.Culture isn't the aspirational language hanging on your office walls. It's the unspoken rules that govern how decisions get made, how people treat each other, and how your team functions when no one's watching. As we explore in this episode, we get the behavior we role model, celebrate, and perhaps most critically—the behavior we...2025-05-2209 min
The Leadership Project Podcast265. The Inner Game of Culture: Leadership Lessons Uncovered with Margaret GrazianoWhat if the workplace friction you face daily isn’t just “how things are” but something you can change? In this eye-opening conversation, Margaret Graziano—bestselling author of Ignite Culture—shares how most dysfunction at work is created, not inevitable. Drawing from decades of experience and research in neuroscience and organizational development, Margie empowers us to stop pointing fingers and start looking within.Science shows that 75% of employees experience high stress, much of it due to interpersonal conflict. When triggered, our brain’s executive function shuts down, leading to poor decisions. Margie introduces a powerful formula—Perf...2025-05-1952 min
Leading To Profit267: Ignite Culture: Margaret Graziano on Leadership and IntegrityIn this episode of Leading to Profit, host Kevin Bees and Margaret Graziano talk about insightful resources on culture and the mind, from Dr Hawkinson’s The Map of the Consciousness to Marc Andreessen’s Race for Technical Supremacy. This episode is a breakdown of leadership, business systems and the consciousness of business owners. Margaret Graziano, “Magi,” is the CEO of KeenAlignment and author of Wall Street Journal’s bestseller Ignite Culture. She has dedicated her life to serving owners, executive teams, and established leaders as they transform their culture from the inside out. As a keynote s...2025-04-3035 minLeading To Profit267: Ignite Culture: Margaret Graziano on Leadership and IntegrityIn this episode of Leading to Profit, host Kevin Bees and Margaret Graziano talk about insightful resources on culture and the mind, from Dr Hawkinson’s The Map of the Consciousness to Marc Andreessen’s Race for Technical Supremacy. This episode is a breakdown of leadership, business systems and the consciousness of business owners. Margaret Graziano, “Magi,” is the CEO of KeenAlignment and author of Wall Street Journal’s bestseller Ignite Culture. She has dedicated her life to serving owners, executive teams, and established leaders as they transform their culture from the inside out. As a keynote s...2025-04-3035 min
Founders FutureScaling with Purpose: Culture Transformation with Margaret GrazianoIn this episode of Founders, Future, host Jae Encarnacion welcomes Margaret Graziano, CEO of KeenAlignment, to discuss the evolution of workplace culture and leadership transformation. Margaret shares her journey from a 20-year career in recruiting to founding KeenAlignment, driven by her mission to optimize employee engagement and retention.She dives into her company’s unique approach to cultural transformation, starting with deep alignment—a process that helps organizations clarify roles, eliminate friction, and establish a strong foundation. Margaret also explains the evolution of KeenAlignment’s offerings, from leadership programs and coaching to the Culture Catalyst Program and her bo...2025-03-1926 min
50% with Marcylle CombsPersonal Experiences Shape Professional Resilience: Margaret GrazianoIn this conversation, Marcylle Combs interviews
Margaret, or "Magi," Graziano, who shares her journey from recruiting to consulting, focusing on organizational change and personal development. Magi discusses the importance of conscious use of self in coaching and the impact of her upbringing on her resilience and independence. She highlights her extensive training and the role of mentorship in her career, emphasizing the need for personal growth in facilitating change within organizations.
Magi Graziano is the CEO/founder of Keen Alignment, and Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author for her book "Ignite
Culture."
Magi's story is on...2025-01-2236 min
Growth Hacking CultureHow to Shift Work Culture from Friction to Flow with Margaret Graziano - Overcoming Resistance to ChangeCreating a workplace where things just flow—where employees are engaged, productive, and genuinely enjoy coming to work—can feel elusive for many leaders. Today, we explore practical strategies for fostering such a culture, one where teams can thrive without the friction that often bogs down productivity.
Studies show that only 36% of employees are actively engaged at work, leading to lost productivity and high turnover. In this episode, we uncover actionable insights with Magi Graziano to help leaders build a high-performance culture from the inside out.
About Margaret (Magi) Graziano
Magi Graziano is a renowned lead...2024-11-1357 min
Queens LeadFrom Trauma to Transformational Leadership: Margaret Graziano's StoryIn this empowering episode of Queens Lead, Amy Singleton welcomes Margaret Graziano—a bestselling author, podcaster, and CEO of Keen Alignment. Margaret dives into her powerful journey, detailing how she overcame a chaotic upbringing and domestic trauma to emerge as a successful entrepreneur and transformative leader.Margaret and Amy explore how facing life's hardest challenges shaped Margaret’s purpose in life and business, pushing her to evolve from a transactional mindset to a transformational approach in leadership. Margaret shares invaluable lessons on the impact of embracing coaching, leading from the heart, and building a purpose-driven culture that thri...2024-10-0246 min
The Write Your Own Story PodcastFinding Your Flow: Leadership and Life Alignment with Margaret Graziano💖 Hey, lovely listeners! Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the Write Your Own Story podcast! I'm your host, Betsy Leonidas, and today I'm thrilled to be joined by the fabulous Margaret Graziano 💁♀️ Margaret is not only the CEO and Founder of Keen Alignment, but also a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Ignite Culture. 🌟 She’s a powerhouse in Silicon Valley, known for shaking up workplace dynamics in the best way possible!In this episode, Margaret and I dive into her incredible journey from top recruiter to cultural game-changer. We chat about all the things—from the big epiphany th...2024-08-211h 24
Women Road WarriorsFixing Toxic WorkplacesToo many workplaces are still toxic along with gender discrimination. Magi Graziano knows this all too well as she faced these firsthand. She is a true champion for women and has become a beacon of empowerment in changing the workforce. She changes a toxic culture that is full of survival of the fittest, dominant, and dog-eat-dog mentalities that thwart productivity. She stops companies from being war zones. Magi is the author of Ignite Culture which became a Wall Street Journal bestseller. Her company Keen Alignment is on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. She retrains managers and ex...2024-08-2053 min
Women Road WarriorsFixing Toxic WorkplacesToo many workplaces are still toxic along with gender discrimination. Magi Graziano knows this all too well as she faced these firsthand. She is a true champion for women and has become a beacon of empowerment in changing the workforce. She changes a toxic culture that is full of survival of the fittest, dominant, and dog-eat-dog mentalities that thwart productivity. She stops companies from being war zones. Magi is the author of Ignite Culture which became a Wall Street Journal bestseller. Her company Keen Alignment is on the Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies. She retrains managers an...2024-08-2052 min
Design Your Legacy - Life LessonsHow Your Culture Can Ignite Your Legacy with Magi GrazianoUnsure on where to start in your holistic legacy planning? Frustrated by the lack of support needed to clarify your vision for your personal legacy? Imagine turning that around in just six months. Get the coaching you need to define, develop and execute your legacy and design your legacy with our expertise and insights. Get immediate access by subscribing to our website, www.designurlegacy.com, and tuning into our great podcast episodes! - As a business owner, you want to connect to your employees but how do you create a great culture when there’s systemic mi...2024-08-1735 min
THE VALLEY CURRENT®️ COMPUTERLAW GROUP LLPThe Valley Current®: Igniting Culture in the Age of Zoom Can a company’s potential only be as good as its culture? A lot goes on in a workplace between hiring and firing and what happens in that company is fundamental for attracting top quality talent. One thing that has become clear since the pandemic is that companies can no longer push employees back into the office. This alone has presented a new set of obstacles as in-person interactions are still highly valuable in the workplace and younger generations may suffer from the lack of socialization and mentoring. Host Jack Russo looks to Margret Graziano and Andrew Gardiner to di...2024-03-0138 min
Let Your Mind Travel Through Words With Full AudiobookIgnite Culture: Empowering and Leading a Healthy, High-Performance Organization from the Inside Out Audiobook by Margaret GrazianoListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 702887
Title: Ignite Culture: Empowering and Leading a Healthy, High-Performance Organization from the Inside Out
Author: Margaret Graziano
Narrator: Margaret Graziano
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:41:44
Language: English
Release date: 07-25-23
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Business & Economics, Management & Leadership, HR & Office Administration
Summary:
AWall Street JournalBestseller
Margaret is an expert in the field of culture change and development. Her work has helped thousands of people across companies heal trust, mend broken relationships, and create space for people to start working together more effectively. Her real stories and experiences combine with...2023-07-256h 41
LiberatedCompassionate Leadership: Transforming Capitalism For A Better World With Abe KhoureisIn a world driven by capitalism, it is compassionate leaders who ignite the spark of change. In this episode, host Margaret Graziano interviews Dr. Abraham Khoureis, Certified Visionary Leadership Coach, on the power of compassionate leadership. Dr. Abe shares his journey and dives into his initiative for improving capitalism. Dr. Abe presents a groundbreaking new approach to capitalism, calling for a shift from competition to collaboration. He emphasizes the importance of compassion and highlights his research-backed model that unveils seven transformative levels of compassionate leadership. Dr. Abe also discusses that at the core of compassionate leadership lies self-awareness and...2023-07-1235 min
LiberatedThe Principles And Blueprint For Freedom And Empowerment At Work With Catherine CaseyWithin the realm of work lies a profound opportunity for freedom and empowerment. In this episode, our special guest is Catherine Casey, a renowned training consultant specializing in empowering individuals and groups through the Three Principles. Today, she unveils the essence of the Three Principles and how they can revolutionize your work experience, empower people to break free from limitations, and tap into their potential. Kathy also introduces the concept of the blueprint for all human experience. She digs into finding the source of an individual’s energy, behavior, and life in order to address them and finally begin tr...2023-06-2833 min
LiberatedGetting Past Your Traumatic Experience With Jeannine RashidiThere is no way to completely erase the impact of traumatic experiences in your life. Instead of lingering on them forever, you can heal yourself by adopting an abundance mindset. Jeannine Rashidi, author of Abundance Beyond Trauma, joins Margaret Graziano to talk about getting rid of the scarcity mindset to get past the trauma time loop. She explains how to unlock the ability of the mind to overcome indigestible experiences and stop identifying with your broken past self. Margaret also tries Jeannine’s I’m Triggered pocket guide, a step-by-step process of getting out of your triggered state to star...2023-06-2136 min
LiberatedFood Revolution: How To Improve Your Life By Nourishing Your Brain With Ocean RobbinsAs the control center of your body, your brain plays a critical role in every aspect of your life, from work to relationships and beyond. However, many people overlook the profound impact that their diet can have on brain function. In this episode, host Margaret Graziano speaks with Ocean Robbins, CEO of the Food Revolution Network. Together, they explore the fascinating relationship between food and the brain. Robbins also gives expert tips on how to improve your diet to boost your brainpower, maximize your abilities, and achieve greater success in all aspects of life. Tune in now to discover...2023-05-2435 min
LiberatedChampioning For Personal Empowerment In The Workplace With Amadea SanchezNo one thrives in a toxic environment. In the workplace, this can manifest in the culture, employee motivation and retention, and in the organization’s growth. It is time to remove this toxicity and start championing for personal empowerment in the workplace. In this episode, guest Amadea Sanchez joins our host Margaret Graziano. Amadea has worked in Business Banking for over 15 years, helping local businesses navigate the financial aspects of starting, growing and operating a business. Throughout her career journey, she has learned to navigate the challenges of toxic leadership, management behavior, and even employee behavior. She describes what a...2023-05-1033 min
LiberatedTransformational Leadership: Creating Transformation In The Workplace With Alan CahnWe expect our employees to change, but to what lengths do leaders need to do to achieve change? Change must begin with leaders to achieve it. In this episode, Alan Cahn, an Executive Coach at Henley Leadership Group, dives into creating transformation in the workplace. What we need to accomplish won’t happen if we don’t collaborate. It is key to achieving great lengths in our community. Choose to align yourself with people who have a vision of making possibilities happen. Tune in to this episode now!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & shar...2023-04-2635 min
LiberatedSustainable Green Spaces: Supporting Healthy Ecosystems, Communities, And Economies With Andrea MackenzieNature is our life support system because it provides clean air, water, and a place to thrive. It is not a ‘nice-to-have’ but a ‘must-have.’ In this episode, Andrea Mackenzie, the General Manager of the Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority, dives into the value of sustainable green spaces for nature and people. She emphasizes that The Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority is a place where nature matters to many generations, nationalities, and diverse communities. In this industry, we need a strong team for the future and the next generation to be ready to step into these roles. Start to...2023-04-1231 min
LiberatedExploring The Intersection Of Women's Issues And Sustainable Development Goals With Deb AlcadinhoWe already have enough nonprofits fighting for many causes. It’s time to do more than donating the occasional check and actually get involved in balancing people, planet, and profit. In this episode, Deb Alcadinho, founder of Business 4 Social Good, discusses the importance of sustainable development goals for women. Deb shares her insights on how sustainable development can help address issues such as poverty and gender inequality, and the key role that business owners can play in achieving these goals. Deb also provides practical advice on how individuals and organizations can support sustainable development efforts that benefit women and th...2023-03-2934 min
LiberatedUnwritten Culture: Why Grit Matters With Karen Norheim, CEO Of American Crane And Equipment CorporationAll companies have a culture, but many remain to be unwritten. That is often the case when you have an exceptionally charismatic and effective leader who, in many ways, is the culture. But what happens when that leader is ready to pass on the torch to their predecessor? That unwritten culture will have to be codified, and that’s a challenge on its own. When Karen Norheim replaced her father as CEO of American Crane and Equipment Corporation, she was in the best position to finally put that unwritten culture into words. She had grown up surrounded by the fa...2023-03-1528 min
LiberatedTransforming Your Inner Self At Work And In Life With Dr. Margaret PaulWe are our own worst critics. As a result, we tend to ignore our feelings, pushing us to abandon ourselves. But this does not help us grow. Our feelings are our inner guidance, and when we genuinely love ourselves, it will guide us toward good leadership. In this episode, Dr. Margaret Paul, the Co-Creator of Inner Bonding®, shares how leadership development occurs when you transform your inner self at work and in life. She discusses the different steps toward your transformation by following the pathway to loving yourself. Margaret hopes everyone learns to see and value their intrinsic qualities as...2023-03-0139 min
LiberatedStakeholder-Centered Coaching With Frank WagnerStakeholder-centered coaching is a concept that may not be as widely known but it is proven to be massively helpful to organizations and individuals. In this episode, Frank Wagner will teach you the principles of stakeholder-centered coaching, its benefits and downfalls, and how to apply them in your organization. As a leader, you will learn how to work with people at all levels in your organization and avoid power struggles in order to help them reach their goals. Tune in and enjoy our conversation! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, & share! http://www.keenalignment.c...2023-02-1543 min
LiberatedNet-Zero Living With Pam HutterThe building industry isn’t exactly the epitome of environment-friendly practices. Compared to other industries, it doesn’t have the same level of dedication towards the issue. Pam Hutter, the Principal of Hutter Architects, took action to encourage greener living by achieving net-zero living. In this episode, she explains that it is not the solar panels that will solve our problems but the Energy Footprint Reduction. If helping the environment to become a better place is your passion, then make it your vocation and tune in to this inspiring episode with Pam.Love the show...2023-01-2526 min
LiberatedDigital Media With Katie Keller GeerThe pandemic has heightened the need for businesses to move toward digital. As such, the already crowded space has become even more competitive. So what does it take for businesses to stand out, especially new ones that just transitioned online? In this episode, Margaret Graziano invites a guest who has been helping businesses across different industries with social media. Katie Keller Geer, the co-founder of KK Social, joins us to impart her years of experience with digital media, explaining why it is important and how to craft our online presence. What is a social brand? How do we create so...2023-01-1137 min
LiberatedQuadrinity Process With Marissa IngrasciWhen we were kids, our parents had specific parenting styles that subconsciously affected our growth. It could be how we behave, think, or even small habits. These can be directly traced back to our childhood. But now that we are adults, it is still conditioned on us, and we find it challenging to navigate through it. Marissa Ingrasci is a Hoffman Process Teacher based in Los Angeles, California. In today’s episode, Marissa talks about the Quadrinity model that describes the four aspects of self and how it helps us navigate through our personal growth and transformation, liberating us fr...2022-12-2844 min
LiberatedWomen's Empowerment With Suzanne HeronGender equality and women empowerment are the margins of economic development, health, safety, and peace success. However, that will not happen until women are in positions of power across the board in every organization. A worldwide volunteer service organization for women called Soroptimist works towards this exact goal - to bring gender equality and diversity through education. Join Margaret Graziano as she talks to a long-time member and Governor of Soroptimist, Suzanne Heron, about Soroptimist's mission for gender equality. Learn what it means to be a feminist and how Suzanne is helping create feminists that chan...2022-12-1438 min
LiberatedJourney of Wholeness with Serena FennellDo you ever feel like wanting to get outside of yourself? That somehow, the life you’re currently living now is not yet at the full expression you want it to be? If you find yourself reaching for something beyond what is in the present, then what you might need is a journey of wholeness. Much like the upcoming book of our guest, Serena Fennell. In this episode, Serena joins Margaret Graziano to talk about the challenges of adult life—how it can be quite exhausting to be playing that role as we try to manage stress at work and...2022-11-3045 minLiberatedAligned and Inspired Work With Jeff WillmoreAre you working to live or living to work? There is a thin line between what you really want to do and what you are good at doing. And more often than not, we choose to go with the skill we developed because there is no guarantee in pursuing our passion. While we keep our heads down focusing on our jobs, our thoughts wander off in search of new pastures to explore. If you find yourself tired from living one life while wishing for another or wondering how you can level up in your chosen field, this is the...2022-11-2336 min
LiberatedMindfulness At Work With Sean FargoMindfulness is defined as simply present in your head. It is a basic human ability drilled in cognition that one needs to be fully present and aware on where one is at. It may be a basic ability but maintaining in moment – by – moment is something else specifically on the workplace. With mindfulness present at work, your focus will improved. On this episode of WORKLiberated, host Margaret Graziano sits down with Sean Fargo, the founder of Mindfulness Exercises. They will talk about mindfulness at work and how it improves focus to be able to work effec...2022-11-1641 min
LiberatedThe 5 Star Work Experience With Jeanna GabelliniWould you consider your current job your dream job? If you are stressed and still don't have the 5-star work experience you need. You may be afraid to dive into the unfamiliar, but you have to take the risk. You have to tell yourself that you want that 5-star experience for you to grow and succeed. Build a career that makes you wealthy, happy, and free! Join today’s guest Jeanna Gabellini as she discusses how. 2022-11-0950 min
LiberatedApproaching Change in the Work World With Janet GregoryJobs provide opportunities for us to identify our strengths, explore our potential, and develop them as we interact with people to pursue a shared goal. Through your work experience, you can feel a sense of contribution to the society and make it a better place. In this episode, writer, consultant, and coach Janet Gregory joins us to talk about work experience and organizational behavior. She has also authored a book called Age of Freedom, a book filled with stories, ideas, and learnings about being true to oneself. If you are interested in How To Take Pow...2022-10-2638 min
LiberatedUnderstanding the Challenges of Working in the Modern World With Ann BetzThe self-serving nature of corporations is part of what makes people feel disconnected from meaning and purpose in their work in the modern world. Margaret Graziano welcomes Ann Betz, an expert in the neuroscience of human consciousness and coaching. Ann talks about how people work harder when they can be a whole person and have a life. What It Is To Work In The Modern World is a critical topic in transforming culture from the inside out. Join in the conversation and discover how consciousness and fulfillment increase human effectiveness in the workplace. You deserve to have meaningful work...2022-10-1146 min
No Woman Left BehindEmpowering Women In Their Career: Tips To Boost Performance With Margaret GrazianoTo eliminate the gender gap, it is crucial to empower women in their careers. On today's show, Rosie Zilinskas welcomes Margaret Graziano, the CEO and Founder of KeenAlignment, and one of Silicon Valley's top 100 women leaders, to talk about women empowerment in the workplace and why you deserve the job of your dreams. Don’t miss this episode to learn more about that, as well as work-life balance and the importance of tapping into your life’s purpose. 2022-05-1356 min
Umanisti DigitaliIntervista con Romina SodanoNote dell’episodio n.55**Consigli per la lettura**Venuto al mondodi Margaret Mazzantinihttps://amzn.to/3lwhGEwIl monaco che vendette la sua Ferrari. Una favola spiritualedi Robin S. Sharmahttps://amzn.to/3iTzl7wRoma Caput Vini. La sorprendente scoperta che cambia il mondo del vinodi Giovanni Negri e Elisabetta Petrinihttps://amzn.to/3lwVdqM**Riferimenti**https://it.linkedin.com/in/romina-sodano-9992ba44Diventa produttore di Umanisti Digitali [https://www.pa...2021-10-1434 min
The Financial RoadMAP PodcastEp.13 Margaret Graziano | CEO & Founder | Keen AlignmentIn this episode Tes Macaraya, Partner & Tax Practice Leader at MAP speaks with Margaret Graziano, CEO and Founder of Keen Alignment, a solutions-focused organizational effectiveness consultancy. Margaret describes how conscious leadership, organizational development and corporate cultural alignment is helping business leaders raise their employee morale and their bottom line during these challenging times. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Margaret and her team use experiential coaching, science-based development tools and actionable strategies to empower leaders and transform teams._____________________STAY IN TOUCH:Guest: Margaret Graziano | CEO & Founder | Keen AlignmentEmail...2021-03-0125 min
Boston Harbor Horror PresentsOcculting (3) 15: Flora and Fauna Come TogetherAlex treks through the areas surrounding the lighthouse looking for clues. Created, written and produced by Mike Gagne of Asylum 94 Productions Original theme written and composed by Josh Monroe of Graven Rogue Studios Cast: Derek Graziano as BM2 Rodriguez Cody Hightower as Seaman Jensen Margaret Griggs as the Local Resident Karly Willis as Dr. Caitlyn Perreira Marnie Warner as Julie Marsden Mike Gagne as Alex Devereaux2020-08-1518 min
AskSharifahMargaret Graziano and Sharifah Hardie interview Margaret Graziano and Sharifah Hardie interview
Margaret Graziano engages audiences with her passionate and insightful philosophies on how to engage people and inspire teams. She is the Chief Evangelist for KeenAlignment, a global people optimization consultancy firm, specializing in enabling high-achievement corporate cultures. KeenAlignment is an Inc. 5000 award recipient, being recognized as one of the fastest- growing private companies in America.
Margaret is a leading talent management expert, keynote speaker, and author of The Wealth of Talent with over 20 years of real-world, hands-on experience in hiring strategy and talent development. She brings neu...2019-04-0936 min