A Conversation With Nick Anderson, CEO OneAccord
At Karrikins Group, we work alongside leaders to close the gap between great ideas and real results by combining business expertise with social science to help teams align on how to deliver together - driving better outcomes and stronger connections.
In this episode of the Failure Gap, host Julie engages with Nick Anderson, CEO of OneAccord, discussing the challenges leaders face in bridging the gap between agreement and alignment. They explore the importance of commitment over mere agreement, the role of personal transformation driven by need, and the balance between short-term and long-term goals. Nick shares his personal journey of weight loss as a metaphor for organizational change, emphasizing the need for consistency and shared meaning in achieving goals. The conversation concludes with a focus on mentorship as a vital component of leadership and the importance of clear communication in fostering alignment within teams.
Episode Takeaways
In this episode of the Failure Gap, host Julie engages with Nick Anderson, CEO of OneAccord, discussing the challenges leaders face in bridging the gap between agreement and alignment. They explore the importance of commitment over mere agreement, the role of personal transformation driven by need, and the balance between short-term and long-term goals. Nick shares his personal journey of weight loss as a metaphor for organizational change, emphasizing the need for consistency and shared meaning in achieving goals. The conversation concludes with a focus on mentorship as a vital component of leadership and the importance of clear communication in fostering alignment within teams.
Episode Takeaways
- The integrity of agreements is often questionable
- Apathy can be a silent killer in organizations
- Personal transformation often stems from a sharp need
- Long-term goals require incremental steps to achieve
- Successes are collective, while failures are individual
- Mentorship can change the trajectory of future leaders
- Clear communication is essential for alignment
- Identifying needs can drive engagement and commitment
- Consistency in small actions leads to significant change
- Creating shared meaning fosters alignment in team
If you would like to connect with Nick Anderson outside of this episode, connect with him on LinkedIn or learn more about OneAccord here.
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Creators and Guests
Host
Julie Williamson, PhD
Julie Williamson, PhD is the CEO and a Managing Partner at Karrikins Group, a Denver-based, global-serving business consultancy. Author, Keynote Speaker, and Host of The Failure Gap Podcast, Julie is a leading voice in how alignment can transform leaders and organizations.
Guest
Nick Anderson
Nick Anderson is co-owner and CEO of OneAccord, a consulting firm founded in 1999 that has served more than 650 organizations in the US and abroad. Today, OneAccord is dedicated to serving a diverse array of business and industry with strategic planning and operational implementation to facilitate growth and enterprise value creation. He is also founder of Chosen Leader, a brand that supports the growth and development of leaders everywhere. Anderson’s book, Six-Word Lessons for Middle Managers was published in May, 2022 followed by two additional volumes in the Six-Word Lessons series published in 2025; Six-Word Lessons for Executives, and Six-Word Lessons for Founders and Owners. Anderson became an entrepreneur following a 25-year career in financial services and a lifetime full of challenge and experience.
