Tag: Mindset
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Coach’s Challenge – “Be Humble”
I was doing some reading on the topic of “servant leadership” last week, and I rediscovered an article in Harvard Business Review that I’d read a couple years back. In it, the author explores the concept of leaders serving the people they lead rather than trying to exert control. The author really highlights the point that…
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Who is your customer?
The first shared agile principle is – “Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of value.” – The Agile Manifesto When was the last time your team… talked about your customer? Who is your customer? Is everyone on your team working for the same customer? Is the work you’re doing today creating value for your customer? How do you know? How will the work…
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Leader’s Challenge – Change your language- Stop Telling. Start Asking.
Empowered teams self organize around a shared objective, and optimize themselves around achieving it. That all starts with team members who feel empowered, and frankly… that starts with you! “I want you actively to train your people on how to think for themselves” – Eiji Toyoda “Think more like a gardener, less like a general.”…
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Happy National Bomb Pop Day
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Coach’s Challenge – Show your appreciation
The most important people in any company are the ones who make valuable things for your customer. In our complex world, very few things can be done without the help of teammates, partners or other critical helpers. Take a moment and acknowledge the people who help you create and deliver value. Showing genuine appreciation for…
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Things I Wish Leaders Knew About Transformation
An open, letter to leaders, from a candid agile transformation coach. Dear Leader, I am writing you to share some observations I’ve made as I’ve supported leaders through all kinds of transformations for almost 20 years now. I attempt to be candid and direct in sharing these observations. For some of you, they may be challenging…
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Happy National Tap Dance Day – May 25
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Coach’s Challenge – Who do you want to be?
I was dutifully going through my LinkedIn notifications this weekend and stumbled upon a quote shared by Daniel Abrahams. Now mind you, I don’t know who Daniel Abrahams even is, (someone I linked to in the past liked what he had to say,) but I have to tell you – the quote gave me pause. “Sometimes…
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Happy National Beverage Day
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National Hanging Out Day
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