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This is a good article and one that does not, on the surface, sound that important. But it is. Let …

This is a simple and short video about Agile and some of the pitfalls of new adopters. It is an …

This is a nice video about some myths about Scrum (and Agile) software development. It is a recorded webinar but …

I normally like the posts to have a positive spin or meaning to capture and inspire healthy learning and growth. …

This is a really good article and it reminded me that many times we are constantly working and thinking in …

There are several (or many) frameworks specific to software development. In this post I want to introduce you, my “I …

Here is a great tool to have in your toolbox when assessing your department or team and how it can …

This post ties into a recent post of mine regarding of The Ideal Team Player and what the fable shares …

This is another fantastic book by Patrick Lencioni. If you have not guessed it yet, I truly enjoy his books …

What is Scrum?   From Wikipedia: Scrum is a framework for managing work with an emphasis on software development. It …

I had a recent situation where I asked a simple clarifying question and one of my employees came back with …

Leadership expert Dan Rock­ well says the “secret sauce” ingredient that makes great leaders great is humility. Here are Rockwell’s …

From Rookie to Rockstar

From Rookie to Rockstar: Lessons in Leadership, Humor, and Trust”   As promised in my last post, here’s the next chapter in the leadership chronicles – a story brimming with

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Bright-Eyed and Bushy-Tailed!

Bright Eyed and Bushy-Tailed – Ken and Barbara: The Dynamic Duo of Chicken, Kindness, and Leadership   Let’s talk leadership. Grab your coffee or your Monster energy drink (or both

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You Can Do It!

You can do it! Here’s a little story about the American spirit – and my incredible daughter – because I believe if you’ve got the grit, the love, and a

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Adapt or Plow Under

Adapt or Plow Under: The John Deere Lesson in Business Agility   If the business world were a farm, then John Deere might just be the plucky farmer who took

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An American Management Story

An American Management Story   One of the most inspiring (and humorous) examples of incredible management in American history is the Lewis and Clark Expedition.  Picture this: Two guys, Meriwether

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Building Inclusive Leadership

Building Inclusive Leadership for a Thriving Future   Addressing gender disparities in leadership is about creating opportunities for everyone to succeed by fostering inclusivity, fairness, and support at all levels.

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