trong strategy means very little if leaders cannot turn it into action. The real challenge is keeping people aligned, focused, and ready to adjust before momentum stalls.In this episode of Practical & Positive Leadership, Monica May-Dunn sits down with Teri Hill, executive advisor and founder of Hill Summit Consulting, to talk about strategy, decision-making, execution, and what leaders need to close the gap between plans and real outcomes. Teri explains that strategic initiatives often go off track at the beginning, when leaders have not asked the right questions, or midway, when teams lose alignment and momentum.📌 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why strategic initiatives often stall before they reach the finish line✅ The questions leaders should ask before making high-stakes decisions✅ How Terry’s “READY” framework helps leaders evaluate readiness✅ Why alignment, metrics, structure, people, and culture must stay connected✅ How credibility becomes a non-negotiable leadership habit✅ Why culture is shaped by every leadership conversation and decision✅ How leaders can monitor progress and course-correct before things go off track

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In this episode of Practical & Positive Leadership, Monica May-Dunn sits down with Alex Ramon, Managing Partner at Ramon Design Group, to talk about entrepreneurship, communication, and building a firm around trust, flexibility, and service.

From leaving a 27-year corporate career to creating a culture where clients and team members feel supported, this conversation offers practical insight for business owners and leaders who want to grow without losing sight of relationships, communication, and the people behind the work.

Tune in for practical leadership insights and real-world experience on building stronger client relationships, leading with trust, and creating systems that help teams and projects move forward with more clarity.

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In this episode of Practical & Positive Leadership, Monica May-Dunn sits down with Marc Saries of Partner Systems to talk about the connection between IT, leadership, and business growth.

From identifying the real issue behind technical problems to helping teams adapt as systems become more complex, this conversation offers practical insight for business owners and leaders trying to improve performance, reduce friction, and make better decisions under pressure.

Tune in for practical leadership insights and real-world experience on building stronger systems, clearer communication, and more adaptable teams.

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