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How KMC Controls improves strategy execution through behavioral alignment, and why strong sales and marketing collaboration, thought leadership, customer focus, and the smart use of AI and technology are important for long term business growth?

In Episode 32 of The HEX-Files Energy Marketing Podcast, Host Arnaud Dasprez speaks with Kyle J. H., Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer at KMC Controls, President & Founder, Strategic Orientation Index™ (SOI) at Orientation Index LLC. He is also the Author of the book Strategic Clarity. Kyle explains why many organizations struggle to execute strategy, even when the plan is clear, and why behavioral alignment is essential for success. He shares how leaders can improve execution by aligning teams around shared decision making, measuring strategic behavior, and strengthening collaboration between sales and marketing. Kyle also discusses B2B marketing, thought leadership, trade shows, AI, and the importance of building trusted customer relationships while adapting to changing technology.

With a background in strategy, marketing, and organizational leadership, Kyle J. H. explains how leaders can improve strategy execution by creating behavioral alignment across their organizations. He shares how his Strategic Orientation Index helps companies measure how teams think, listen, and act so they can identify gaps that slow execution. Kyle also highlights the importance of strong alignment between sales and marketing, building trusted customer relationships, investing in thought leadership, and using AI and technology to support business goals while keeping teams focused on the overall strategy.

In this episode, expect to learn:

-How behavioral alignment helps organizations turn strategy into consistent execution across every department

-Why many companies struggle with strategy execution even when the strategy itself is clear

-How the Strategic Orientation Index measures how teams think, listen, and act to identify gaps in execution

-The importance of aligning sales and marketing through collaboration, shared goals, and customer feedback

-How thought leadership, industry events, AI, and technology help strengthen B2B marketing and support long term business growth

📢 Explore Kyle J. H.’s weekly newsletter, The Behavior Gap, and connect with him to learn more about strategy execution and organizational alignment. Visit: https://kylejharkema.com/

📘 Get your copy of Strategic Clarity by Kyle J. H. and discover practical insights on strategy execution and organizational alignment.

Visit: https://www.kylejharkema.com/book/

Timestamps:

[00:00] - Teaser

[00:56] - Introduction of podcast and guest Kyle J. H.

[02:05] - Strategic Clarity and Strategy Execution

[04:38] - Behavioral Alignment and Strategy Execution

[08:08] - Strategic Orientation Index and Team Alignment

[11:45] - Applying Strategy at KMC Controls

[16:36] - Brand Building and Business Growth

[20:56] - B2B Marketing Strategy and Industry Events

[28:50] - Sales and Marketing Alignment