The Fault Line

In this episode of The Fault Line , Gary Lancina and Kim Scribner explore the tension between efficiency and resilience inside modern organizations. They unpack how lean operating models, private equity pressures, and capacity constraints can quietly introduce risk, and why resiliency requires intentional investment in people, clarity, and cross-functional trust. The conversation examines how lead...

In this episode, Gary and Kim explore the signals leaders often overlook, from shifts in the data to subtle human behaviors to the power of silence inside an organization. They unpack how noise, routine, and overconfidence can cloud judgment and why humility, curiosity, and diverse perspectives are essential for strong signal detection. Through stories from disaster recovery, corporate disruptions...

Gary and Kim sit down with CMG colleague Ray Taylor to explore why pricing is more than a number. They discuss how price signals value, builds trust, and shapes customer behavior in both consumer and business markets. Ray breaks down the key elements of pricing signals and shares how organizations can diagnose what their pricing communicates today, redesign offers to reflect real value, and avoid...

In this special Thanksgiving bonus episode of The Fault Line , Gary and Kim welcome CMG founding partners Rich Beatty and Russ Lange for a lighthearted and heartfelt conversation about gratitude. The group reflects on the spirit of the holiday, sharing stories that range from sunny South Florida stone crab dinners, to blender-launching family chaos, to infamous Thanksgiving mishaps abroad. Along t...

Trust can accelerate outcomes, strengthen teams, and transform how organizations deliver results. In this episode of The Fault Line, Gary and Kim welcome CMG collaborator and leadership coach Aniela Larson to explore the signals of trust, the fallout when it breaks, and how leaders can rebuild it in measurable, business-driving ways.

In the debut episode of The Fault Line , hosts Gary Lancina and Kim Scribner introduce CMG Consulting’s new podcast and the idea of the fault line, where business strategy meets real-world pressure. Through a candid conversation, they explore how purpose, trust, and human connection drive meaningful organizational change. Gary and Kim share their optimism for building a community of leaders who wa...