Motivation doesn’t come from pep talks or bonuses – it grows in an environment of trust. Here are eight simple and powerful ways to build it.
Mindset
So You Think You’re Agile?
The Ladder That Separates the Pretenders from the Practitioners “We work in two-week sprints.”Cool. That’s not agility. I’ve heard it a hundred times. Maybe a thousand. Teams slicing a twelve-month plan into two-week chunks and calling it agile. Managers proudly...
Respect: The Missing Ingredient in Your Agile Transformation
Why respect isn’t just a soft value — but your system’s only real chance at speed.
Want High-Performing Teams? Focus on Motivation That Lasts
In our agile profession, where adaptability and speed are often hailed as the keystones of success, lies an often-overlooked element that quietly dict
Your experiments are failing—good! But are you failing the right way?
As the year winds down, here’s a thought: Are we celebrating the right kind of success?
The Hidden Flaw in Your Agile Transformation: It’s Not What You Think!
Learn how building the inner structure of individuals within organizations is crucial for fostering agility and collaboration.
Heartwarming Lesson: Kindness Is The Key To Winning At Work
Nice guys finish last – or do they? Discover how kindness and empathetic leadership led to the rapid construction of the Empire State Building—and why putting people first can be the key to winning at work. Hello Reader, today we will talk about people again. Because leadership and agility are more about people than about processes, organizations or frameworks.Here are a few other articles that also focus on the human aspect: How to overcome resistance to…
How to give feedback that works
How to actually change behavior with feedback: make it sincere, specific, and selective. Learn how in this article.
Real lessons on teamwork from the Marshmallow Challenge
Ever thought that a marshmallow could teach you a thing or two about building effective teams?
How To Build Trust And Vulnerability In Teams With The Personal History Exercise
Agile coaches often face the challenge of nurturing trust and openness within teams. The Personal History Exercise, as presented by Patrick Lencioni in “The Five Dysfunctions of a Team”, offers a practical and effective approach to initiating this journey.