# Sophia Kristjansson, CEO, Lexicon Lens, co-author "Lives Lost and Leadership Found"

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Podcast: [Your World of Creativity](https://stenobird.com/podcast/your-world-of-creativity-1318809)
Published: 2026-03-02T06:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://markstinson.captivate.fm/episode/sophia-kristjansson-lexicon-lens
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## Resource

Today we’re joined by Sophia Kristjansson , Founder and CEO of Lexicon Lens , a boutique consulting firm that helps leaders close the persistent gap between strategy and execution—so plans don’t just look good on paper, they actually turn into results. Sophia's Website LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiakristjansson/ With more than 25 years of experience guiding organizations through growth, change, and transformation, Sophia works closely with leadership teams to restore clarity, align people and process, and build traction when momentum starts to stall. She also teaches graduate courses in business strategy and organizational transformation at the University of Denver She’s a contributing author to Lives Lost and Leadership Found , edited by Ian Ziskin—who joined us a few episodes back. Why Strategy Fails at the Finish Line Sophia, many organizations have smart strategies—but struggle with execution. From your experience, where do things most often break down between intention and action? Closing the Strategy–Execution Gap At Lexicon Lens, your work centers on alignment, collaboration, and leadership development. What are the first signs you look for that tell you a team is losing traction—and how do you help them regain momentum? Sophia shares these six signs: Misaligned success signals – Leaders focus on the wrong metrics, missing what truly indicates performance or risk. Organizational silos – Limited cross-functional visibility creates blind spots that hide emerging problems. Communication mistaken for clarity – Sending emails or memos is assumed to solve issues, without ensuring understanding or follow-through. Execution problems misdiagnosed – Symptoms are addressed instead of root causes, leading to recurring issues. Outdated mental models – Leaders r…

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