Alejo Insights

Human Connection: Our Project Hail Mary

I’ve never been a sci-fi guy. I mean, I enjoy the classic Star Wars films — even tried to rewatch them in story-order during lockdown. (I didn’t get far.) I’ve only ever seen one episode of Firefly, and none of Star Trek. But there’s a particular story moment in many...
Changing the Temperature

Changing the Temperature

“Sometimes stillness is the hardest part” Caught in the middle of attempting Warrior 3 this morning in my grand return to yoga after several years off (due to life with two littles), the teacher's...

Three Layers of Listening

Three Layers of Listening

I don’t think anyone would describe me as a bad listener. I make my living teaching communication, and I’m generally a pretty polite, if not sincerely curious person. So it might surprise you to...

Corporate Malfeasance

Corporate Malfeasance

At a recent networking lunch, I was sharing my complicated feelings about the rise of A.I. and a somewhat smugattendee chirped: “At this point, NOT using A.I. is basically corporate malfeasance.”...

Arranging Deck Chairs

Arranging Deck Chairs

In every room I’m facilitating, I move the chairs around. Sometimes it’s minor, just a rounding of the edges. Other times it’s a face-lift — removing podiums, collapsing tables, etc. Early on in my...

What I Learned in the Wild

What I Learned in the Wild

Hi y’all. Happy New Year. I’m reflecting this year on how often we ask our clients to venture forth into the unknown, to trust themselves in the face of uncertainty — yet how much easier that is to...

Interactive Drama

Interactive Drama

Interactive drama erases “the fourth wall” that separates actors from the audience. Instead of simply “seeing” a performance, you step into the story and become part of it.Every reaction or decision...

Speak to Connect

Speak to Connect

Just kicked off our year-long “Speak To Connect” program with the global public relations firm, Golin. Over 100 participants showed up for their annual staff retreat in Dallas, ready to share, learn...

Critical Conversations

Critical Conversations

This week, Alejo launched the inaugural Critical Conversations program at Nicklaus Children's Hospital. Our team gathered with 20 leaders from across the system to work on their most consequential...