Badass Agile https://badassagile.com A place for elite leaders and teams. Mon, 19 May 2025 15:43:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Blubrry PowerPress/11.12.9 A place for elite leaders and teams. Fuse Chamber, Inc false Fuse Chamber, Inc chris.williams@fusechamber.com © Copyright 2025 Badass Agile © Copyright 2025 Badass Agile podcast Badass Agile hosted by Fuse Chamber, Inc Badass Agile https://badassagile.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Badass_Podcast_Cover.jpg https://badassagile.com 1d54280b-e675-53c8-b52a-2aa4860ed456 Non-Conformity is the Key To Your Agile Future https://badassagile.com/2025/05/19/non-conformity/ Mon, 19 May 2025 15:12:45 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4720 Nobody admires a rule worshiper. True fulfillment comes from courageously breaking conventions, creating original ideas, and enduring criticism to make something uniquely valuable. Following trends might feel safe, but real success requires risk and authenticity. Time to step away from conformity and build something that genuinely matters. Let's talk about breaking rules and embracing originality. “Non-conformity” is a loaded word.

Conformity feels safe. It’s comforting to look around, see everyone else doing the same thing, and assume it’s the right path. But comfort rarely leads to success or fulfillment.

Think about the people you genuinely admire—the ones whose careers and lives you’d love to emulate. Chances are, these people aren’t rule followers; they’re true originals. They’re not concerned with fitting in or copying what others do. Instead, they’re focused on creating something new. They innovate, take risks, and never settle for status quo.

Right now, everyone seems fixated on trends. If you’ve scrolled through LinkedIn lately, you’ve probably noticed endless posts featuring AI-generated action figures and avatars. Interesting, entertaining, yes. But if everyone is doing it, its no longer special When everyone is doing the same thing, nobody truly stands out. Following these trends won’t differentiate you; it makes you blend in even more.

Conformity won’t help you secure your future, especially in uncertain economic and political times. The safety promised by following rules is an illusion—because being just another face in the crowd won’t get you noticed, hired, or valued.

Stepping out as an original thinker isn’t easy. When I started the Badass Agile podcast, it was a leap into the unknown. People questioned me, doubted me, and sometimes outright rejected me. Including myself. But that rejection was just the cost of entry to building something uniquely mine, something valuable. Non-conformity required that I learn resilience and courage—qualities that genuinely attract people who are looking for leadership and inspiration.

If you want to be fulfilled, start seeing yourself as someone who creates unique value. It begins with recognizing your own voice and ideas, then having the courage to share them openly. Experiment, make mistakes, and stay committed despite setbacks or criticism. Be ready to walk away from security for the sake of pursuing something genuinely impactful.

Not everyone will embrace this path, and that’s fine. If you’re content with your comfort zone, no judgment. But if the thought of making a distinctive mark excites you, start by documenting your thoughts and ideas daily. Practice sharing your vision courageously and authentically.

Non-conformity is always risky. But in my experience, it’s the best—and perhaps only—way to build a life and career that truly matters.

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]]> Nobody admires a rule worshiper. True fulfillment comes from courageously breaking conventions, creating original ideas, and enduring criticism to make something uniquely valuable. Following trends might feel safe, Nobody admires a rule worshiper. True fulfillment comes from courageously breaking conventions, creating original ideas, and enduring criticism to make something uniquely valuable. Following trends might feel safe, but real success requires risk and authenticity. Time to step away from conformity and build something that genuinely matters. Let's talk about breaking rules and embracing originality. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 16:48 No Longer The Hero https://badassagile.com/2025/05/13/no-longer-the-hero/ Tue, 13 May 2025 22:05:56 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4718 What do you do when the impact of our work feels diminished? Learn how to rediscover our value, evolve our roles, and continue to make meaningful contributions as the landscape shifts In this episode of Badass Agile, we explore what it means when the thrill and satisfaction of being the hero in our work begins to fade. Many of us who work in Agile or similar fields were drawn to the practice for the real impact we could have helping others adapt to change, master the unknown, or achieve things they thought were out of reach. That feeling of significance has powered our professional lives.

But as technology matures and becomes commonplace, and as Agile practices become standardized across industries, the nature of our impact changes. We’re no longer the rescuers bringing people up to speed with new tools or processes—those skills are now table stakes. The field feels crowded; it feels like we’re no longer making the difference we used to. Some of us feel unsettled by this shift, even questioning whether our roles are still needed. There’s a shared anxiety: if we’re not the heroes anymore, what’s next?

Let’s dig into this inflection point, acknowledging the discomfort that comes with realizing that merely being well-versed in Agile ways or knowing the latest technique isn’t enough. The work itself—the “how” and “what”—isn’t changing at the breakneck speed it once did, and the vast knowledge base we used to rely on is now easily accessible to anyone. If we’re honest, we recognize that sticking strictly to the old playbook—serving in traditional Agile roles, focusing on routine team practices, and repeating patterns—isn’t as valuable as it once was.

So, as a community, we’re challenged to reconsider where our value truly lies. The idea is to look beyond the established frameworks, to step up and address the emerging issues that teams and organizations still face—problems that Agile hasn’t solved yet. There’s a call to listen more deeply to our clients and teams, to identify pain points that persist even after Agile has “arrived,” and to find ways to serve that are innovative and unique.

Rather than clinging to the hero story of the past, we see this as an invitation to evolve our practice, deepen our impact, and innovate new forms of value. As uncomfortable as it is, there’s an exciting opportunity here: not to be the hero in the same old way, but to discover the next frontier where leadership, courage, and service are needed most.

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]]> What do you do when the impact of our work feels diminished? Learn how to rediscover our value, evolve our roles, and continue to make meaningful contributions as the landscape shifts What do you do when the impact of our work feels diminished? Learn how to rediscover our value, evolve our roles, and continue to make meaningful contributions as the landscape shifts Fuse Chamber, Inc 263 263 No Longer The Hero full false 11:46 You Are A Creator https://badassagile.com/2025/04/14/you-are-a-creator/ Mon, 14 Apr 2025 13:16:26 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4695 Each one of us is a creator. Regardless of our roles—whether we’re developers, agile coaches, or product owners—we all have the power to make an impact through our unique contributions. We’re all creators. Whether you’re a developer, product owner, scrum master, or agile coach, what you do matters. In fact, every action, every conversation, and every idea creates ripples of impact far beyond your immediate surroundings.

Recently, two former students from different Forge cohorts met at an Agile conference. They shared a moment, snapped a picture, and reminded me of something vital: that moment never would have existed without what I’d created through the Badass Agile podcast and the Forge program. It’s a powerful reminder that the things we build, no matter how uncertain we may feel when we start, can grow into impactful experiences that connect and change lives. This makes you a creator.

Too often, we view ourselves as merely fulfilling job roles. We forget our creative power. But here’s the truth: Agile isn’t just a methodology—it’s artistry. Like painters, musicians, and sculptors, we shape experiences that leave a unique imprint on the world. Whether you’re crafting a document, facilitating a meeting, or coaching a team, you’re creating something uniquely yours. That creation, however subtle, sends ripples through the lives it touches.

In uncertain economic times, standing out means recognizing your distinct creator ability. What sets you apart isn’t your adherence to agile principles alone, but your courage to innovate, experiment, and offer something of true personal value. Your unique contribution—something no one else can replicate exactly—is your ultimate competitive advantage.

Fulfillment and joy in work don’t come from simply collecting a paycheck. They arise when we see ourselves as creators, deliberately shaping our impact. The most rewarding moments aren’t planned; they’re the unexpected confirmations of the difference we’ve made.

So ask yourself today: What ripples am I creating? What unique experience, idea, or innovation will I offer the world? Remember, you’re not just here to do a job—you’re here to create a meaningful legacy.

You might also want to check out this episode about Agile As Artistry…

https://badassagile.com/2022/11/24/episode-225-agile-as-artistry/

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]]> Each one of us is a creator. Regardless of our roles—whether we’re developers, agile coaches, or product owners—we all have the power to make an impact through our unique contributions. Each one of us is a creator. Regardless of our roles—whether we’re developers, agile coaches, or product owners—we all have the power to make an impact through our unique contributions. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:36 Why We Do It (Freedom) https://badassagile.com/2025/04/08/episode-261-why-we-do-it-freedom/ Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:34:51 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4687 If you're an agile practitioner, coach, or leader, there's one thing we all fundamentally crave—freedom. Over the past few years, particularly since the upheaval of the pandemic, the landscape of work has radically shifted. Many of us now find ourselves asking deeper questions: What is all this work really for? If you’re an agile practitioner, coach, or leader, there’s one thing we all fundamentally crave—freedom. But not just freedom in the abstract sense; I’m talking about the freedom to do meaningful work in innovative, impactful ways.

Over the past few years, particularly since the upheaval of the pandemic, the landscape of work has radically shifted. Jobs have become transactional. Loyalty between companies and employees has waned, and many of us now find ourselves asking deeper questions: What is all this work really for?

The agile community is uniquely positioned to answer that question. Our expertise isn’t limited to implementing agile processes or managing software teams. The true power of agile lies in its core values: resilience, antifragility, mastery, and dedication. These values give us the tools to help others transform their ideas and dreams into reality—whether that’s through coaching, teaching, consulting, or creating tangible products and services.

This new economy offers an unprecedented opportunity. Instead of being commodities in large companies, we have the chance to build careers centered around our passions, interests, and unique expertise. Imagine creating agile solutions for healthcare, arts, or even auto racing—whatever sparks your joy and fulfills your purpose.

But here’s the catch: these entrepreneurial skills aren’t widespread. Many talented people struggle with defining their market, engaging customers authentically, or leveraging social media effectively. This is precisely why programs like the Forge Genesis have become increasingly valuable. They’re designed specifically to help agile entrepreneurs refine their offerings, attract the right customers, and ultimately achieve that freedom we all desire.

The future of agile isn’t confined to traditional software roles. It’s about embracing our capacity to innovate, connecting deeply with clients, and bringing something uniquely valuable to the market. If you share this vision, you’re part of a special group of practitioners shaping a freer, more meaningful agile practice in 2025 and beyond.

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]]> If you're an agile practitioner, coach, or leader, there's one thing we all fundamentally crave—freedom. Over the past few years, particularly since the upheaval of the pandemic, the landscape of work has radically shifted. If you're an agile practitioner, coach, or leader, there's one thing we all fundamentally crave—freedom. <br /> <br /> Over the past few years, particularly since the upheaval of the pandemic, the landscape of work has radically shifted. Many of us now find ourselves asking deeper questions: What is all this work really for? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:57 Employee Mindset https://badassagile.com/2024/12/16/employee-mindset/ Mon, 16 Dec 2024 03:23:33 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4661 In this episode I explore the challenges and limitations that the current corporate approach to Agile presents. Agile has devolved from a dynamic framework into a rule-bound guidebook that often prioritizes pleasing corporate structures over innovation. This "employee mindset", and its focus on maintaining the status quo stifles innovation - and speed. I challenge you to embrace an agile spirit that favors experimentation, flexibility, and a willingness to break free from rigid frameworks. The conversation also addresses the need to help Agile teams focus on value creation and client impact - instead of adhering strictly to prescribed processes. I invite everyone to rethink their approach to Agile and to prioritize outcomes and impact over traditional rule-following. It's time to let go of the fear of failure and to cultivate a bold, adventurous spirit in the pursuit of excellence and service. **CHECK OUT ALL MY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES HERE:** https://learning.fusechamber.com **ELEVATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL STORYTELLING!** The most coveted communications skill - now at your fingertips! https://learning.fusechamber.com/storytelling **JOIN THE FORGE*** New cohort for 2025!  Email for more information: contact@badassagile.com **BREAK FREE OF CORPORATE AGILE!!*** Download my FREE Guide and learn how to shift from roles and process and use your agile skills in new and exciting ways! https://learning.fusechamber.com/future-of-agile-signup ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?*** Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur". https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. In this episode I explore the challenges and limitations that the current corporate approach to Agile presents. Agile has devolved from a dynamic framework into a rule-bound guidebook that often prioritizes pleasing corporate structures over innovation. This “employee mindset”, and its focus on maintaining the status quo stifles innovation – and speed.

I challenge you to embrace an agile spirit that favors experimentation, flexibility, and a willingness to break free from rigid frameworks. The conversation also addresses the need to help Agile teams focus on value creation and client impact – instead of adhering strictly to prescribed processes. I invite everyone to rethink their approach to Agile and to prioritize outcomes and impact over traditional rule-following. It’s time to let go of the fear of failure and to cultivate a bold, adventurous spirit in the pursuit of excellence and service.

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]]> In this episode I explore the challenges and limitations that the current corporate approach to Agile presents. Agile has devolved from a dynamic framework into a rule-bound guidebook that often prioritizes pleasing corporate structures over innovation... In this episode I explore the challenges and limitations that the current corporate approach to Agile presents. Agile has devolved from a dynamic framework into a rule-bound guidebook that often prioritizes pleasing corporate structures over innovation. This "employee mindset", and its focus on maintaining the status quo stifles innovation - and speed.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I challenge you to embrace an agile spirit that favors experimentation, flexibility, and a willingness to break free from rigid frameworks. The conversation also addresses the need to help Agile teams focus on value creation and client impact - instead of adhering strictly to prescribed processes. I invite everyone to rethink their approach to Agile and to prioritize outcomes and impact over traditional rule-following. It's time to let go of the fear of failure and to cultivate a bold, adventurous spirit in the pursuit of excellence and service.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> **CHECK OUT ALL MY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES HERE:**<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://learning.fusechamber.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> **ELEVATE YOUR PROFESSIONAL STORYTELLING!**<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The most coveted communications skill - now at your fingertips!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://learning.fusechamber.com/storytelling<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> **JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> New cohort for 2025!  Email for more information:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> contact@badassagile.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> **BREAK FREE OF CORPORATE AGILE!!***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Download my FREE Guide and learn how to shift from roles and process and use your agile skills in new and exciting ways!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://learning.fusechamber.com/future-of-agile-signup<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur".<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:10 3 Skills To Secure Your Agile Future https://badassagile.com/2024/09/23/3-skills-to-secure-your-agile-future/ Mon, 23 Sep 2024 15:57:21 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4644 Make your agile future more viable amidst current market challenges. It's time to focus on three critical skills we've never really addressed before: understanding real customer needs, convincing clients to adopt lean methodologies, and mastering the art of pitching and selling your ideas. By focusing on these areas, you can break free from traditional roles, and offer unparalleled value to organizations. 3 Skills to Secure Your Agile Future

Make your agile future more viable amidst current market challenges. It’s time to focus on three critical skills we’ve never really addressed before: understanding real customer needs, convincing clients to adopt lean methodologies, and mastering the art of pitching and selling your ideas. By focusing on these areas, you can break free from traditional roles, and offer unparalleled value to organizations. Time to move beyond just technical proficiency to becoming customer-focused proactive problem-solvers and effective communicators, ultimately providing a roadmap to secure and elevate your agile career – OR build your own product or service business.

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]]> Make your agile future more viable amidst current market challenges. It's time to focus on three critical skills we've never really addressed before: understanding real customer needs, convincing clients to adopt lean methodologies, Make your agile future more viable amidst current market challenges. It's time to focus on three critical skills we've never really addressed before: understanding real customer needs, convincing clients to adopt lean methodologies, and mastering the art of pitching and selling your ideas. By focusing on these areas, you can break free from traditional roles, and offer unparalleled value to organizations. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 17:27 Agile Changed My Life https://badassagile.com/2024/09/10/agile-changed-my-life/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:12:34 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4632 It's easy to scoff at Agile right now. Sometimes I'm tempted to walk away entirely. But the reality is...Agile changed my life. Here's how. In this episode I’ll share how Agile changed my life and career over the years.

First off, Agile taught me a ton about how businesses really work and make money. It helped me understand the importance of putting the customer first and solving real problems they face. These lessons helped me start my own business and focus on innovation, instead of deepening my career as a Project Manager and consultant.

I talk about using Agile to push boundaries in your career, whether you’re staying within a company or thinking about starting a side hustle.

If you’re curious about how Agile can inject meaning and fulfilment into your professional life, have a listen. This episode is full of insights and tips to help you make Agile work for you, both professionally and personally.

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]]> It's easy to scoff at Agile right now. Sometimes I'm tempted to walk away entirely. But the reality is...Agile changed my life. Here's how. It's easy to scoff at Agile right now. Sometimes I'm tempted to walk away entirely. But the reality is...Agile changed my life. Here's how. Fuse Chamber, Inc Agile Changed My Life full false 13:28 How To Revive Agile (And Your Career) https://badassagile.com/2024/08/28/how-to-revive-agile/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:49:48 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4608 In this episode of the Badass Agile podcast, I discuss Agile Revival. 'll explore the current challenges facing agile professionals and discuss the need for a shift in mindset and approach. NEW! Grab my new guide to Finding Agile Opportunities outside software and tech!

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In this episode of the Badass Agile podcast, we discuss How to Revive Agile in today’s dynamic business environment. I’ll explore the current challenges facing agile professionals and discuss the need for a shift in mindset and approach. I’ll emphasize the importance of adapting agile principles beyond traditional software development, suggesting ways to apply agility to various business areas. You’ll gain insights into the evolving demands for agile and be encouraged to embrace new skills and conversations to thrive in the industry. Join me as we explore the practical steps and mindset shifts required to navigate the changing landscape and deliver impactful solutions.

03:06 Tech agility alone insufficient; focus on transformation.
09:29 Become the go-to person for inspiration and information.
10:36 Coaching, career advice, and product info available.

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]]> In this episode of the Badass Agile podcast, I discuss Agile Revival. 'll explore the current challenges facing agile professionals and discuss the need for a shift in mindset and approach. In this episode of the Badass Agile podcast, I discuss Agile Revival. 'll explore the current challenges facing agile professionals and discuss the need for a shift in mindset and approach. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:33 Reinvention – Why Now Is The Perfect Moment https://badassagile.com/2024/08/16/reinvention-why-now-is-the-perfect-moment/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 17:30:39 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4597 This is a perfect time for reinvention of your agile practice amidst the changes brought by the pandemic and the shifting landscape of work. This is a great opportunity for individuals to lead and redefine the value of agile practices, bringing adaptability and the creation of new approaches to thrive in the evolving industry. Want to learn how to embrace change, break habits, and find new ways to bring meaningful transformation in your practice? Join me as I discuss why now is the perfect moment for reinvention. In this episode, I discuss the need for reinvention in the agile community amidst the changes brought by the pandemic and the shifting landscape of work. This is a great opportunity for individuals to lead and redefine the value of agile practices, bringing adaptability and the creation of new approaches to thrive in the evolving industry. Want to learn how to embrace change, break habits, and find new ways to bring meaningful transformation in your practice? Join me as I discuss why now is the perfect moment for reinvention.

00:00 People seek direction, but leading and adapting is key. Accept change; reminisce but move forward.
05:02 Replace old habits with healthier, empowering choices. Embrace change and new opportunities.
06:30 Setting higher bar for agile, redefining practices, sharing experiments, validating need for change.

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]]> This is a perfect time for reinvention of your agile practice amidst the changes brought by the pandemic and the shifting landscape of work. This is a great opportunity for individuals to lead and redefine the value of agile practices, This is a perfect time for reinvention of your agile practice amidst the changes brought by the pandemic and the shifting landscape of work. This is a great opportunity for individuals to lead and redefine the value of agile practices, bringing adaptability and the creation of new approaches to thrive in the evolving industry. Want to learn how to embrace change, break habits, and find new ways to bring meaningful transformation in your practice? Join me as I discuss why now is the perfect moment for reinvention. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:43 The Forge Experience: Alumni Insights and Successes https://badassagile.com/2024/08/07/the-forge-experience/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:18:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4584 A few years ago, I transitioned my original podcast into an immersive course called the Forge. In this session, participants from various cohorts, share their transformative experiences. To find out more about The Forge, sign up for an information session, or reach out directly at contact@badassagile.com

Unveiling Transformations: The Forge Experience

In this episode, we dive into the personal and professional journeys of several individuals who have completed ‘The Forge,’ a year-long development program evolved from a podcast into an immersive course. This episode features:

Laurens Bonnema – Visit Laurens’ LinkedIn profile and check out his sketchnoting site

Ken Goodman – Visit Ken’s LinkedIn profile and check out his TikTok account.

Tracy Baer – Visit Tracy’s LinkedIn

Andras Ivanyi – Visit Andras’ LinkedIn Profile and try his new Goal Crusher app at https://toad.works

Each share their transformations, ranging from enhanced self-confidence and leadership growth to launching new ventures and fostering impactful community connections.

What Changed Because of The Forge?

I ask each alum about the most profound changes and skills acquired through the program. All agree that maintaining a personal vision and accountability partnerships have been a massive benefit.

We talk about crafting a bigger vision for future cohorts, soft skills improvement, and methods to enhance continuous personal and professional growth.

Join us to understand how ‘The Forge’ helps people become better leaders and coaches, elevate their careers, and deliver bold outcomes.

Chapters/Contents

00:00 Transforming a Podcast into a Course

00:22 Meet the Pioneers

01:27 Lawrence’s Journey: From Listener to Author

02:44 Ken’s Path: From Software Engineer to Agile Coach

03:39 Tracy’s Story: From Agile Team Lead to Manager

04:50 Andras’ Experience: From Ideas to Execution

06:20 Building a Lasting Community

08:11 Key Takeaways: What the Forge Gave Us

09:14 Lawrence’s Transformation: Knowledge to Action

13:17 Tracy’s Growth: Vision and Accountability 1

6:46 Ken’s Evolution: Mindset and Coaching

19:02 Andras’ Realization: Finishing What You Start

22:02 Achievements and Success Stories

23:33 Setting the Vision for Success

25:03 Taking Immediate Action

26:56 The Changing Landscape of Agile

30:25 Who is the Forge For?

37:20 Personal Growth and Confidence

43:23 Final Thoughts and Where to Find Us

Links And Resources

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]]> A few years ago, I transitioned my original podcast into an immersive course called the Forge. In this session, participants from various cohorts, share their transformative experiences. A few years ago, I transitioned my original podcast into an immersive course called the Forge. In this session, participants from various cohorts, share their transformative experiences. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 45:58 Agile Delivery Challenges – Circulation Is The Key https://badassagile.com/2024/07/31/agile-delivery-challenges/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:12:50 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4581 To help ALL areas of the business with agile Delivery Challenlges...you have to circulate. You must continually evolve, meet new people, and have new conversations to keep up with the ever-changing landscape, and find new ways to serve. This is a key skill for all agile practitioners in 2024. To help ALL areas of the business with agile Delivery Challenlges...you have to circulate. You must continually evolve, meet new people, and have new conversations to keep up with the ever-changing landscape, and find new ways to serve. To help ALL areas of the business with agile Delivery Challenlges...you have to circulate. <br /> You must continually evolve, meet new people, and have new conversations to keep up with the ever-changing landscape, and find new ways to serve. This is a key skill for all agile practitioners in 2024. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:06 The Future of Badass Agile? https://badassagile.com/2024/07/23/the-future-of-badass-agile/ Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:02:53 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4577 I'm shifting from traditional scrum and agile topics to core principles of simplicity and wellness, creativity and innovation. If Scrum Masters and Agile Coach roles disappeared completely, we'd be ok; what we create and for whom is key. I aim to inspire and ignite a passion for excellence and practical agility in a rapidly changing world. My goal is to help you get the skills to stay relevant and in-demand in a new landscape of work. I'm shifting from traditional scrum and agile topics to core principles of simplicity and wellness, creativity and innovation. If Scrum Masters and Agile Coach roles disappeared completely, we'd be ok; what we create and for whom is key. I'm shifting from traditional scrum and agile topics to core principles of simplicity and wellness, creativity and innovation. If Scrum Masters and Agile Coach roles disappeared completely, we'd be ok; what we create and for whom is key. I aim to inspire and ignite a passion for excellence and practical agility in a rapidly changing world. My goal is to help you get the skills to stay relevant and in-demand in a new landscape of work. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:10 Intentional Design with Adam Smith of Tension https://badassagile.com/2024/05/27/intentional-design-with-adam-smith-of-tension/ Mon, 27 May 2024 11:59:45 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4564 A chat with Adam Smith, founder of Tension Consulting to discuss intentional design, doing what's best for your clients, taking risks, and staying agile as an entrepreneur. A chat with Adam Smith, founder of Tension Consulting to discuss intentional design, doing what's best for your clients, taking risks, and staying agile as an entrepreneur. A chat with Adam Smith, founder of Tension Consulting to discuss intentional design, doing what's best for your clients, taking risks, and staying agile as an entrepreneur. Fuse Chamber, Inc Badass Conversations - Adam Smith of Tension full false We’re Not Listening To The Business https://badassagile.com/2024/04/29/were-not-listening-to-the-business/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:40:51 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4536 When we discuss and debate agile, we talk about a lot of issues, but there's one group who is never invited to the table...the people we serve. We're not listening to the business. When we discuss and debate agile, we talk about a lot of issues, but there's one group who is never invited to the table...the people we serve. We're not listening to the business. When we discuss and debate agile, we talk about a lot of issues, but there's one group who is never invited to the table...the people we serve. We're not listening to the business. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:34 The Biology of Leadership with Carl Oxholm https://badassagile.com/2024/04/22/the-biology-of-leadership-with-carl-oxholm/ Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:46:59 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4524 Carl Oxholm, CEO of Virtue Compass, returns to the Badass Agile Podcast to discuss a leader's energies, and how they relate to impact and effectiveness in his new book "The Biology of Leadership", available everywhere. Carl Oxholm, CEO of Virtue Compass, returns to the Badass Agile Podcast to discuss a leader's energies, and how they relate to impact and effectiveness in his new book "The Biology of Leadership", available everywhere. Carl Oxholm, CEO of Virtue Compass, returns to the Badass Agile Podcast to discuss a leader's energies, and how they relate to impact and effectiveness in his new book "The Biology of Leadership", available everywhere. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 58:50 Lead On Your Own Terms https://badassagile.com/2024/04/17/lead-on-your-own-terms/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:08:31 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4492 Time to work on your own terms. Four years after the global pandemic, work - and why we do it - has changed. You have a choice to make. You can live by the guide, follow the rules and show up the same as everyone else. Or, you can spend your energy and live life on your own terms. Time to work on your own terms. Four years after the global pandemic, work - and why we do it - has changed. You have a choice to make. You can live by the guide, follow the rules and show up the same as everyone else. Or, Time to work on your own terms. Four years after the global pandemic, work - and why we do it - has changed. You have a choice to make. You can live by the guide, follow the rules and show up the same as everyone else. Or, you can spend your energy and live life on your own terms. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:01 Going Against The Grain https://badassagile.com/2024/04/02/going-against-the-grain/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 12:44:23 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4488 You have to think differently in order to achieve extraordinary results. Embracing uncertainty, challenging established norms, and transcending accepted conversations can lead to meaningful and lasting changes in our organizations and the world at large. Break free from corporate agile. This episode is for those who seek to create real impact and lead with excellence. You have to think differently in order to achieve extraordinary results. Embracing uncertainty, challenging established norms, and transcending accepted conversations can lead to meaningful and lasting changes in our organizations and the world at larg... You have to think differently in order to achieve extraordinary results. Embracing uncertainty, challenging established norms, and transcending accepted conversations can lead to meaningful and lasting changes in our organizations and the world at large. Break free from corporate agile. This episode is for those who seek to create real impact and lead with excellence. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:21 3 Signs You’re Addicted to Process https://badassagile.com/2024/03/05/3-signs-youre-addicted-to-process/ Tue, 05 Mar 2024 13:28:45 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4484 Let's look at the 3 Signs You're Addicted to Process. and provide insights on overcoming it. I emphasize the significance of focusing on core principles and adapting to change in the dynamic world of agility and leadership. Let's look at the 3 Signs You're Addicted to Process. and provide insights on overcoming it. I emphasize the significance of focusing on core principles and adapting to change in the dynamic world of agility and leadership. Let's look at the 3 Signs You're Addicted to Process. and provide insights on overcoming it. I emphasize the significance of focusing on core principles and adapting to change in the dynamic world of agility and leadership. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:44 Why Are We Afraid Of The Word “Do”? https://badassagile.com/2024/02/29/why-are-we-afraid-of-the-word-do/ Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:33:03 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4481 In this episode, "Why Are We Afraid of the word 'DO,'" I want to talk to you about accountability and commitment in the agile leadership space. You're not paid to obey the Scrum Guide...you're paid to deliver promises to your team and ultimately your customer... In this episode, "Why Are We Afraid of the word 'DO,'" I want to talk to you about accountability and commitment in the agile leadership space. You're not paid to obey the Scrum Guide...you're paid to deliver promises to your team and ultimately your c... In this episode, "Why Are We Afraid of the word 'DO,'" I want to talk to you about accountability and commitment in the agile leadership space. You're not paid to obey the Scrum Guide...you're paid to deliver promises to your team and ultimately your customer... Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 14:08 State of Agile Report 2024 Review https://badassagile.com/2024/02/19/state-of-agile-report-2024-review/ Mon, 19 Feb 2024 16:24:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4475 Let's discuss the 2024 State of Agile Report and its implications for your practice. For the first time, we seem to be able to admit that Agile is drowning in the large enterprise space. So what does this mean for the industry? Don't miss this candid breakdown of the current state of Agile in 2024. Let's discuss the 2024 State of Agile Report and its implications for your practice. For the first time, we seem to be able to admit that Agile is drowning in the large enterprise space. So what does this mean for the industry? Let's discuss the 2024 State of Agile Report and its implications for your practice. For the first time, we seem to be able to admit that Agile is drowning in the large enterprise space. So what does this mean for the industry? Don't miss this candid breakdown of the current state of Agile in 2024. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:00 The Year Of The Agile Entrepreneur https://badassagile.com/2024/02/07/the-year-of-the-agile-entrepreneur/ Wed, 07 Feb 2024 03:29:59 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4462 In this episode, I discuss my prediction that 2024 will be the year of The Agile Entrepreneur practitioner. It's time for a shift in mindset and skills required to thrive in the evolving marketplace - listening, solution-oriented thinking, and pitching value to become the leaders organizations are seeking. In this episode, I discuss my prediction that 2024 will be the year of The Agile Entrepreneur practitioner. It's time for a shift in mindset and skills required to thrive in the evolving marketplace - listening, solution-oriented thinking, In this episode, I discuss my prediction that 2024 will be the year of The Agile Entrepreneur practitioner. It's time for a shift in mindset and skills required to thrive in the evolving marketplace - listening, solution-oriented thinking, and pitching value to become the leaders organizations are seeking. Fuse Chamber, Inc 248 248 The Year Of The Agile Entrepreneur full false 11:44 Do We Have A Social Duty? https://badassagile.com/2024/01/30/do-we-have-a-social-duty/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:44:19 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4458 In today's podcast episode, we explore the role of agile leaders in social media, discussing its societal impact, resisting divisiveness, and promoting positivity online to influence the digital landscape constructively. In today's podcast episode, we explore the role of agile leaders in social media, discussing its societal impact, resisting divisiveness, and promoting positivity online to influence the digital landscape constructively. In today's podcast episode, we explore the role of agile leaders in social media, discussing its societal impact, resisting divisiveness, and promoting positivity online to influence the digital landscape constructively. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:21 Badass Unscripted – 7 Must-Learn Skills for 2024 https://badassagile.com/2024/01/26/badass-unscripted-7-must-learn-skills-for-2024/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 17:30:28 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4453 In this episode, I explore the need to redefine traditional agile roles, urging listeners to break free from industry constraints. I emphasize the importance of learning new skills for 2024, such as adding value, setting ambitious goals, fostering creativity and innovation, making decisive decisions, influencing others, and cultivating resilience. By mastering these skills, I highlight the potential for individuals to carve out a distinctive path in the world of agility, transcending conventional boundaries and embracing adaptability and courage in the evolving agile landscape. In this episode, I explore the need to redefine traditional agile roles, urging listeners to break free from industry constraints. I emphasize the importance of learning new skills for 2024, such as adding value, setting ambitious goals, In this episode, I explore the need to redefine traditional agile roles, urging listeners to break free from industry constraints. I emphasize the importance of learning new skills for 2024, such as adding value, setting ambitious goals, fostering creativity and innovation, making decisive decisions, influencing others, and cultivating resilience. By mastering these skills, I highlight the potential for individuals to carve out a distinctive path in the world of agility, transcending conventional boundaries and embracing adaptability and courage in the evolving agile landscape. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:15 We Failed Agile https://badassagile.com/2024/01/22/we-failed-agile/ Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:26:49 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4447 When Agile fails, we should look first at where we failed to honour its principles. How many times have we taught "people over process and tools", only to focus solely on process and tools? Can it REALLY be the fault of management every time? Maybe we should take a closer look in our own houses. When Agile fails, we should look first at where we failed to honour its principles. How many times have we taught "people over process and tools", only to focus solely on process and tools? Can it REALLY be the fault of management every time? When Agile fails, we should look first at where we failed to honour its principles. How many times have we taught "people over process and tools", only to focus solely on process and tools? Can it REALLY be the fault of management every time? Maybe we should take a closer look in our own houses. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:01 Where Will Agile Go In 2024? https://badassagile.com/2024/01/15/where-will-agile-go-in-2024/ Mon, 15 Jan 2024 01:49:02 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4443 2023 brought great change to business and technology. Priorities have changed, and we may not be focused on the right things to support our clients and practitioners. Where will Agile go in 2024? 2023 brought great change to business and technology. Priorities have changed, and we may not be focused on the right things to support our clients and practitioners. Where will Agile go in 2024? 2023 brought great change to business and technology. Priorities have changed, and we may not be focused on the right things to support our clients and practitioners. Where will Agile go in 2024? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:07 Corporate Agile https://badassagile.com/2023/12/01/corporate-agile/ Fri, 01 Dec 2023 02:37:13 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4439 The future of agile lies in a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. Let's use our skills to create a better work environment, deliver better products, and strive for better balance. The future of agile lies in a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. Let's use our skills to create a better work environment, deliver better products, and strive for better balance. The future of agile lies in a relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation. Let's use our skills to create a better work environment, deliver better products, and strive for better balance. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:31 Episode 243 – Your Practice https://badassagile.com/2023/11/06/episode-243-your-practice/ Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:13:38 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4434 Don't obsess over the outcome. The only thing that creates the outcome is the daily practice you commit to. Don't obsess over the outcome. The only thing that creates the outcome is the daily practice you commit to. Don't obsess over the outcome. The only thing that creates the outcome is the daily practice you commit to. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:55 Episode 242 – Agile and Social Media https://badassagile.com/2023/10/24/episode-242-agile-and-social-media/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 18:56:47 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4427 Is social media dying? Has it gone past its use-by date? It seems that there's ever more division and complexity, and you have to ask...is it really adding value? Is social media dying? Has it gone past its use-by date? It seems that there's ever more division and complexity, and you have to ask...is it really adding value? Is social media dying? Has it gone past its use-by date? It seems that there's ever more division and complexity, and you have to ask...is it really adding value? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:40 Episode 241 – Why Nobody Wants Your Agile https://badassagile.com/2023/09/18/episode-241-why-nobody-wants-your-agile/ Mon, 18 Sep 2023 17:03:58 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4411 Many times, the problem lies in the misconception of what agile truly offers and the failure to communicate its value effectively. We need to bridge the gap between what we're delivering and what businesses actually find valuable... Many times, the problem lies in the misconception of what agile truly offers and the failure to communicate its value effectively. We need to bridge the gap between what we're delivering and what businesses actually find valuable... Many times, the problem lies in the misconception of what agile truly offers and the failure to communicate its value effectively. We need to bridge the gap between what we're delivering and what businesses actually find valuable... Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:13 Episode 240 – Why Big Agile Fails https://badassagile.com/2023/09/11/episode-240-why-big-agile-fails/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:38:27 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4405 Why do big organizations struggle with agility? Big Agile frequently falls short. Scaling frameworks don't really help. Let's explore the characteristics of large organizations and the people who work there so we can see why Big Agile doesn't fit big enterprise - and what you can do about it. Why do big organizations struggle with agility? Big Agile frequently falls short. Scaling frameworks don't really help. Let's explore the characteristics of large organizations and the people who work there so we can see why Big Agile doesn't fit big ... Why do big organizations struggle with agility? Big Agile frequently falls short. Scaling frameworks don't really help. Let's explore the characteristics of large organizations and the people who work there so we can see why Big Agile doesn't fit big enterprise - and what you can do about it. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:14 Badass Unscripted – Make Sure Your Training Does This https://badassagile.com/2023/08/29/badass-unscripted-make-sure-your-training-does-this/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 03:22:28 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4401 I'm a little biased, but there are certain things a training experience MUST do in order to delivery lasting value. I'm a little biased, but there are certain things a training experience MUST do in order to delivery lasting value. I'm a little biased, but there are certain things a training experience MUST do in order to delivery lasting value. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:14 Episode 239 – Is Agile Going Down? https://badassagile.com/2023/08/14/episode-239-is-agile-going-down/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:51:54 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4390 If your ship is sinking, you don't want to cling to the rails and hope everything will be ok. Let me show you what to do next. If your ship is sinking, you don't want to cling to the rails and hope everything will be ok. Let me show you what to do next. If your ship is sinking, you don't want to cling to the rails and hope everything will be ok. Let me show you what to do next. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:48 Episode 238 – Why I Quit The Agile Biz https://badassagile.com/2023/08/01/episode-238-why-i-quit-the-agile-biz/ Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:30:51 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4382 The industry is facing a crowded market, a decline in quality of work, and a lack of focus on outcomes. We still tend to overthink and over-document, leading to a lack of actual delivery. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion that will leave you questioning the state of the agile biz. The industry is facing a crowded market, a decline in quality of work, and a lack of focus on outcomes. We still tend to overthink and over-document, leading to a lack of actual delivery. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion that will leave you ques... The industry is facing a crowded market, a decline in quality of work, and a lack of focus on outcomes. We still tend to overthink and over-document, leading to a lack of actual delivery. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion that will leave you questioning the state of the agile biz. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 16:56 Episode 237 – Agile Players Have a Duty https://badassagile.com/2023/07/17/episode-237-agile-players-have-a-duty/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 01:52:27 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4377 As an agile practitioner, you have a duty to lead and to make real change. I think we're most imminently qualified to bring real cultural and social change to our workplaces...and beyond. As an agile practitioner, you have a duty to lead and to make real change. I think we're most imminently qualified to bring real cultural and social change to our workplaces...and beyond. As an agile practitioner, you have a duty to lead and to make real change. I think we're most imminently qualified to bring real cultural and social change to our workplaces...and beyond. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:11 Episode 236 – Agile vs. Traditional Project Management: Is Agile Losing Favour? https://badassagile.com/2023/07/10/episode-236-agile-vs-traditional-project-management-is-agile-losing-favour/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 21:52:14 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4372 Is Agile Losing Favor?: "I see more ads for Agile project managers. I see more online sources calling Agile a form of project management. Does that mean that Agile is losing favor? Does it mean that there's some things that we missed or wrote off about the traditional Project Manager that are coming back in style?" Is Agile Losing Favor?: "I see more ads for Agile project managers. I see more online sources calling Agile a form of project management. Does that mean that Agile is losing favor? Does it mean that there's some things that we missed or wrote off about... Is Agile Losing Favor?: "I see more ads for Agile project managers. I see more online sources calling Agile a form of project management. Does that mean that Agile is losing favor? Does it mean that there's some things that we missed or wrote off about the traditional Project Manager that are coming back in style?" Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:26 Episode 235 – Agile Is A Doorway https://badassagile.com/2023/06/23/episode-235-agile-is-a-doorway/ Fri, 23 Jun 2023 12:35:14 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4367 On this episode of Badass Agile, I discuss how applying Agile concepts to creative fields, leadership, and business strategy could result in easier and more consistent creation of better quality outcomes. On this episode of Badass Agile, I discuss how applying Agile concepts to creative fields, leadership, and business strategy could result in easier and more consistent creation of better quality outcomes. On this episode of Badass Agile, I discuss how applying Agile concepts to creative fields, leadership, and business strategy could result in easier and more consistent creation of better quality outcomes. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:17 Episode 234 – Opportunity https://badassagile.com/2023/05/16/episode-234-opportunity/ Tue, 16 May 2023 04:25:57 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4361 We could have gone back to normal by now....but we haven't. Because we can't. Things are forever changed. To the badass, that means opportunity. We could have gone back to normal by now....but we haven't. Because we can't. Things are forever changed. To the badass, that means opportunity. We could have gone back to normal by now....but we haven't. Because we can't. Things are forever changed. To the badass, that means opportunity. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:26 Episode 233 – The New Leadership https://badassagile.com/2023/05/15/episode-233-the-new-leadership/ Mon, 15 May 2023 02:20:43 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4347 The pandemic and rapid technological advancements have shown us that the old ways of leading no longer apply. Adaptability and understanding your team’s needs and values are essential in this new landscape. The pandemic and rapid technological advancements have shown us that the old ways of leading no longer apply. Adaptability and understanding your team’s needs and values are essential in this new landscape. The pandemic and rapid technological advancements have shown us that the old ways of leading no longer apply. Adaptability and understanding your team’s needs and values are essential in this new landscape. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 16:10 Episode 232 – The War Online https://badassagile.com/2023/05/15/episode-232-the-war-online/ Mon, 15 May 2023 02:05:23 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=4338 There’s a lot of opinion out there. But not all of it will help you. Bickering with trolls on social media doesn’t help you succeed. And it’s not good for our craft. Choose sources that are experienced, open and maybe swimming aginst the current. There’s a lot of opinion out there. But not all of it will help you. Bickering with trolls on social media doesn’t help you succeed. And it’s not good for our craft. Choose sources that are experienced, open and maybe swimming aginst the current. There’s a lot of opinion out there. But not all of it will help you. Bickering with trolls on social media doesn’t help you succeed. And it’s not good for our craft. Choose sources that are experienced, open and maybe swimming aginst the current. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:28 Episode 231 – What A Great Coach Does https://badassagile.com/2023/03/22/episode-231-what-a-great-coach-does/ Wed, 22 Mar 2023 04:59:25 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3777 The best kind of coach is one who understands where you want to go, where you are, and what strategies are likely to work (universally and just for you). Are you doing that? The best kind of coach is one who understands where you want to go, where you are, and what strategies are likely to work (universally and just for you). Are you doing that? The best kind of coach is one who understands where you want to go, where you are, and what strategies are likely to work (universally and just for you). Are you doing that? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:00 Episode 230 – The Difference-Makers https://badassagile.com/2023/03/14/episode-230-the-difference-makers/ Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:54:09 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3767 I am interested in the difference makers. The factors that determine whether or not you are the hero of the greatest story ever. The true badass shares a heritage with the greatest philosophers, doers, and heroes in history. I am interested in the difference makers. The factors that determine whether or not you are the hero of the greatest story ever. The true badass shares a heritage with the greatest philosophers, doers, and heroes in history. I am interested in the difference makers. The factors that determine whether or not you are the hero of the greatest story ever. The true badass shares a heritage with the greatest philosophers, doers, and heroes in history. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:28 Episode 229 – Why Sameness Is Not A Strategy https://badassagile.com/2023/02/28/episode-229-why-sameness-is-not-a-strategy/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 15:20:48 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3764 Episode 229 - Why Sameness Is Not A Strategy. Don't be an algorithm-pleaser! If you're talking about agile on social media, but you're copying what everyone else is doing...you're a follower. Learn how to stand out in this episode. Episode 229 - Why Sameness Is Not A Strategy. Don't be an algorithm-pleaser! If you're talking about agile on social media, but you're copying what everyone else is doing...you're a follower. Learn how to stand out in this episode. Episode 229 - Why Sameness Is Not A Strategy. Don't be an algorithm-pleaser! If you're talking about agile on social media, but you're copying what everyone else is doing...you're a follower. Learn how to stand out in this episode. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 14:23 Badass Conversations – People and Culture in 2023 with Sofia Theodorou and Carl Oxholm https://badassagile.com/2023/02/07/badass-conversations-people-and-culture-in-2023-with-sofia-theodorou-and-carl-oxholm/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:34:37 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3757 Badass Agile welcomes Sofia Theodorou (People Executive) and Carl Oxholm (Tax Executive and CEO of Virtue Compass) to talk about the state of people and culture in 2023. Badass Agile welcomes Sofia Theodorou (People Executive) and Carl Oxholm (Tax Executive and CEO of Virtue Compass) to talk about the state of people and culture in 2023. Badass Agile welcomes Sofia Theodorou (People Executive) and Carl Oxholm (Tax Executive and CEO of Virtue Compass) to talk about the state of people and culture in 2023. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 55:55 Badass Unfiltered – Strength And Ambition https://badassagile.com/2023/02/02/badass-unfiltered-strength-and-ambition/ Thu, 02 Feb 2023 14:37:20 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3753 Impact requires strength. We talk about big goals and making impact...but without real commitment and action, nothing happens. Seeing an outcome is only the first step. You have to act. Impact requires strength. We talk about big goals and making impact...but without real commitment and action, nothing happens. Seeing an outcome is only the first step. You have to act. Impact requires strength. We talk about big goals and making impact...but without real commitment and action, nothing happens. <br /> <br /> Seeing an outcome is only the first step. <br /> You have to act. Fuse Chamber, Inc Badass Unfiltered - Strength and Ambition full false 7:31 Episode 228 – Agile Has Lost The Script https://badassagile.com/2023/01/29/episode-228-agile-has-lost-the-script/ Sun, 29 Jan 2023 23:03:11 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3750 Agile has lost the script - we've become divisive, intolerant...maybe even a little arrogant. When we lose our desire to elevate the craft and the community as a whole, history tells us that the final days are near. Instead of behaving like noble beings worthy of trust and talent to make work better, we making this into a circus. We should know better. Don’t Miss Out on Our New FREE Community Click here to join now! https://learning.fusechamber.com/offers/7zrAfCY7 JOIN THE FORGE*** New cohort in March 2023!  Click here to discover more: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?*** Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur". https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast/ We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility: https://www.theagilehorizon.com Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier: https://www.agilesidekick.co ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Agile has lost the script - we've become divisive, intolerant...maybe even a little arrogant. When we lose our desire to elevate the craft and the community as a whole, history tells us that the final days are near. Agile has lost the script - we've become divisive, intolerant...maybe even a little arrogant. When we lose our desire to elevate the craft and the community as a whole, history tells us that the final days are near. Instead of behaving like noble beings worthy of trust and talent to make work better, we making this into a circus. We should know better.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don’t Miss Out on Our New FREE Community<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Click here to join now!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://learning.fusechamber.com/offers/7zrAfCY7<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> New cohort in March 2023!  Click here to discover more:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur".<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilehorizon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.agilesidekick.co<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:00 Episode 227 – 2023 – The Year Ahead https://badassagile.com/2023/01/19/episode-227-2023-hathe-year-ahead/ Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:19:22 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3745 Community polarization, influx of new scrum masters, too much complexity and the introduction of AI will challenge agile practitioners in 2023. Community polarization, influx of new scrum masters, too much complexity and the introduction of AI will challenge agile practitioners in 2023. Community polarization, influx of new scrum masters, too much complexity and the introduction of AI will challenge agile practitioners in 2023. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 18:26 Episode 226 – Negative Energy Changes Outcomes https://badassagile.com/2022/12/13/episode-226-negative-energy-changes-outcomes/ Tue, 13 Dec 2022 05:27:01 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3732 Agile teams can be poisoned by negative energy. Are you - or someone on your team - leaking negativity? Find out how - and what you can do about it. Agile teams can be poisoned by negative energy. Are you - or someone on your team - leaking negativity? Find out how - and what you can do about it. Agile teams can be poisoned by negative energy. Are you - or someone on your team - leaking negativity? Find out how - and what you can do about it. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 14:32 Episode 225 – Agile As Artistry https://badassagile.com/2022/11/24/episode-225-agile-as-artistry/ Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:43:25 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3726 If you want to follow the agile or scrum manual or worship the rules, you can't be an artist. If you want to follow the agile or scrum manual or worship the rules, you can't be an artist. If you want to follow the agile or scrum manual or worship the rules, you can't be an artist. Fuse Chamber, Inc 225 225 Agile As Artistry full false 12:23 Episode 224 – Circulate Value – The Agile Survival Skill https://badassagile.com/2022/10/30/episode-224-agile-survival-skill/ Sun, 30 Oct 2022 15:24:24 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3663 Agile Survival Agile survival depends on circulating value. You can't stand still, surrounded by the same four walls, and expect to grow. A Bad Pattern We've gotten into a bad pattern in the past few decades. If we're not talking software, we don't know how to serve our clients with agility. Most CEO's don't know for sure what agile is - or what it can do for them when used beyond the technology sphere. You can apply Agile and Scrum anywhere you have a high-value and uncertain outcome. We should be using our superpowers to help companies bring products and solutions "to the market" quicker. That could be product, solutions, culture, revenue, or change. How You Can Help Remember, our universe is changing. There are more and more scrum masters and coaches every year. If all of us are heading straight for the software team rooms, we're going to oversaturate the market and lose our value. Here's where we can be helping to busines solve their MOST important problems. For example: Remote work - how can you make this work for people who no longer want to work in centralized offices? Help companies experiment with new modes of working. Figure out the challenges and change the perceptions that remote work is bad/impossibleQuiet Quitting And Great Resignation - people are quitting and they're not being replaced. This increases resource pressure and dissatisfaction on the people left behind - and then they quit too. Whoever solves tis problem first will recover from this unique challenge. There's no template - this has never been done before. Innovation and creativity is required.Throwing Money at #2 - turns out that's not what was needed. We've filled a resource gap with resources that can't/don't want to work with passion and purpose. Economic Instability - there has never been a better time to help companies react to unstable conditions. That could include bringing new products to market, pivoting, increasing customer value or loyalty, diversifying revenue streams, or simplifying existing processes or structures. We can also be teaching new agile and scrum practitioners how to approach these opportunities. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/15/l71zgcl Or click here to discover more: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?*** Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur". https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast/ We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility: https://www.theagilehorizon.com Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier: https://www.agilesidekick.co ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** www.badassagile.com Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Agile Survival Agile survival depends on circulating value. You can't stand still, surrounded by the same four walls, and expect to grow. A Bad Pattern We've gotten into a bad pattern in the past few decades. Agile Survival<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Agile survival depends on circulating value.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can't stand still, surrounded by the same four walls, and expect to grow.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A Bad Pattern<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We've gotten into a bad pattern in the past few decades. If we're not talking software, we don't know how to serve our clients with agility. Most CEO's don't know for sure what agile is - or what it can do for them when used beyond the technology sphere.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can apply Agile and Scrum anywhere you have a high-value and uncertain outcome. We should be using our superpowers to help companies bring products and solutions "to the market" quicker. That could be product, solutions, culture, revenue, or change.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> How You Can Help<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Remember, our universe is changing. There are more and more scrum masters and coaches every year. If all of us are heading straight for the software team rooms, we're going to oversaturate the market and lose our value. Here's where we can be helping to busines solve their MOST important problems. For example:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Remote work - how can you make this work for people who no longer want to work in centralized offices? Help companies experiment with new modes of working. Figure out the challenges and change the perceptions that remote work is bad/impossibleQuiet Quitting And Great Resignation - people are quitting and they're not being replaced. This increases resource pressure and dissatisfaction on the people left behind - and then they quit too. Whoever solves tis problem first will recover from this unique challenge. There's no template - this has never been done before. Innovation and creativity is required.Throwing Money at #2 - turns out that's not what was needed. We've filled a resource gap with resources that can't/don't want to work with passion and purpose. Economic Instability - there has never been a better time to help companies react to unstable conditions. That could include bringing new products to market, pivoting, increasing customer value or loyalty, diversifying revenue streams, or simplifying existing processes or structures. We can also be teaching new agile and scrum practitioners how to approach these opportunities.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://event.webinarjam.com/register/15/l71zgcl<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Or click here to discover more:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur".<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilehorizon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.agilesidekick.co<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:24 Badass Unscripted – Uncommon Agile Leadership Without Certification https://badassagile.com/2022/10/18/badass-unscripted-uncommon-agile-leadership-without-certification/ Tue, 18 Oct 2022 15:05:06 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3659 Agile Certification is a for-profit product. Can it be an effective way to become a better Agile Leader? Education is a way to develop skills and learn concepts quickly. Modern education, and industry certifications are designed to ensure predictable outcomes from regular employees. While Agile Certifications can be a great way for a beginner to ramp up quickly, they are NOT the best way to develop Agile Leadership skill. We are not trying to be doctors or lawyers. Life, death, or freedom do not depend on what we do as Agile practitioners. A computer-based quiz and a paper certification is not a testament to our effectiveness in our role. Leaders don't graduate. They arise. The best way to develop your skill is to immerse yourself in a team. Lead when called for, and be content to follow too. Focus on becoming visionary. Develop your discipline. Learn to focus and commit. Learn to persist in the face of challenge. In the face of your own shortcomings. Find mentors and walk toward mastery. This is the most effective path. You can use Agile Certification to complement the journey, but it can never be a replacement. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/15/l71zgcl Or click here to discover more: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?*** Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur". https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast/ We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility: https://www.theagilehorizon.com Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier: https://www.agilesidekick.co ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Agile Certification is a for-profit product. Can it be an effective way to become a better Agile Leader? Education is a way to develop skills and learn concepts quickly. Modern education, and industry certifications are designed to ensure predictab... Agile Certification is a for-profit product. Can it be an effective way to become a better Agile Leader?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Education is a way to develop skills and learn concepts quickly. Modern education, and industry certifications are designed to ensure predictable outcomes from regular employees. While Agile Certifications can be a great way for a beginner to ramp up quickly, they are NOT the best way to develop Agile Leadership skill.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We are not trying to be doctors or lawyers. Life, death, or freedom do not depend on what we do as Agile practitioners. A computer-based quiz and a paper certification is not a testament to our effectiveness in our role.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Leaders don't graduate. They arise.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The best way to develop your skill is to immerse yourself in a team. Lead when called for, and be content to follow too. Focus on becoming visionary. Develop your discipline. Learn to focus and commit. Learn to persist in the face of challenge. In the face of your own shortcomings. Find mentors and walk toward mastery. This is the most effective path. You can use Agile Certification to complement the journey, but it can never be a replacement.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://event.webinarjam.com/register/15/l71zgcl<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Or click here to discover more:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur".<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilehorizon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.agilesidekick.co<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:08 Badass Unscripted – Seeing Beyond Your Limiting Beliefs https://badassagile.com/2022/10/05/badass-unscripted-seeing-beyond-your-limiting-beliefs/ Wed, 05 Oct 2022 17:56:38 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3653 [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] You cannot ascend if your beliefs, routines thoughts, experiences and emotions are limited to your present circumstances and reality. Think and feel bigger than your environment. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/15/l71zgcl Or click here to discover more: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?*** Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur". https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast/ We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility: https://www.theagilehorizon.com Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier: https://www.agilesidekick.co ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] You cannot ascend if your beliefs, routines thoughts, experiences and emotions are limited to your present circumstances and reality. Think and feel bigger than your environment. [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text]<br /> You cannot ascend if your beliefs, routines thoughts, experiences and emotions are limited to your present circumstances and reality. Think and feel bigger than your environment.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://event.webinarjam.com/register/15/l71zgcl<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Or click here to discover more:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur".<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilehorizon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.agilesidekick.co<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content.<br /> <br /> <br /> [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:54 Episode 223 – Time To Act https://badassagile.com/2022/09/28/episode-223-time-to-act/ Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:49:43 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3648 Either we struggle with change or we struggle with productivity. If we struggle with change we struggle to start things, but sometimes we struggled to sustain them. Change is very hard but I'm convinced that one of the reasons we plan so much is because we're avoiding action. That's right - I'll say it again. We're not foolish. We know that nobody can predict the future and that most attempts to plan into that future will create rough guess estimates at best. So we don't really believe that planning will save us. It's time to act. Wasn't the promise of agile 20 years ago that we can reduce upfront planning? It's obvious now that this is a tough nut to crack. We don't plan because we're chomping at the bit to get moving. We plan because the act of planning is in and of itself a safe activity. It requires energy to plan. It requires energy to act, to do, to create. To produce and to ship And yet it seems like we'd much rather do more planning than shipping. Why? Because planning risks nothing. To create deep complex spreadsheets ventures nothing. And the bigger we make those spreadsheets, the more detailed we make those plans, the more likely it is nobody will look at them. This is very clever, but what's required is action. We shouldn't be making deeply complex plans that shield our commitments. We should be making bold declarations and exploring into the unknown. We should be honest about what we know and what we don't know. But most importantly, we should ship We should sit down every day and lean into the hard things Do the things that we keep promising to do but never seem to get around to. Finding the things that we ladle excuses on and stop making excuses. This is simple but hard. Such wisdom is obvious and yet somehow counterintuitive. We know what we should do, but we don't do it So what can you do? Commit, fail, recommit, failed, commit, commit, commit. Success comes at the end. Eventually, it sticks. If you commit all the way and nothing happens, try something more reachable. But remember, it still has to be shippable. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/15/l71zgcl Or click here to discover more: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?*** Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur". https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast/ We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility: https://www.theagilehorizon.com Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier: https://www.agilesidekick.co ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Either we struggle with change or we struggle with productivity. If we struggle with change we struggle to start things, but sometimes we struggled to sustain them. Change is very hard but I'm convinced that one of the reasons we plan so much is becaus... Either we struggle with change or we struggle with productivity. If we struggle with change we struggle to start things, but sometimes we struggled to sustain them. Change is very hard but I'm convinced that one of the reasons we plan so much is because we're avoiding action. That's right - I'll say it again. We're not foolish. We know that nobody can predict the future and that most attempts to plan into that future will create rough guess estimates at best. So we don't really believe that planning will save us. It's time to act.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Wasn't the promise of agile 20 years ago that we can reduce upfront planning? It's obvious now that this is a tough nut to crack. We don't plan because we're chomping at the bit to get moving. We plan because the act of planning is in and of itself a safe activity. It requires energy to plan. It requires energy to act, to do, to create. To produce and to ship<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> And yet it seems like we'd much rather do more planning than shipping. Why? Because planning risks nothing. To create deep complex spreadsheets ventures nothing. And the bigger we make those spreadsheets, the more detailed we make those plans, the more likely it is nobody will look at them.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is very clever, but what's required is action. We shouldn't be making deeply complex plans that shield our commitments. We should be making bold declarations and exploring into the unknown. We should be honest about what we know and what we don't know.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> But most importantly, we should ship We should sit down every day and lean into the hard things<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Do the things that we keep promising to do but never seem to get around to. Finding the things that we ladle excuses on and stop making excuses. This is simple but hard. Such wisdom is obvious and yet somehow counterintuitive. We know what we should do, but we don't do it<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So what can you do? Commit, fail, recommit, failed, commit, commit, commit. Success comes at the end. Eventually, it sticks. If you commit all the way and nothing happens, try something more reachable. But remember, it still has to be shippable.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://event.webinarjam.com/register/15/l71zgcl<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Or click here to discover more:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur".<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilehorizon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.agilesidekick.co<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:17 Badass Unfiltered – Why Hope Begins With The Agile Leader https://badassagile.com/2022/09/23/badass-unfiltered-why-hope-begins-with-the-agile-leader/ Fri, 23 Sep 2022 16:36:11 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3625 Despite the bad news all around, I have tremendous hope in us. This is a time of great divisiveness, and yet, we've been through this before. The Agile Leader has the ability to begin with one - one team, one community, and demonstrate by example how we can move from division to accord. Unless we learn to move in the same direction, we can never truly accomplish anything great. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/15/l71zgcl Or click here to discover more: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?*** Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur". https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast/ We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility: https://www.theagilehorizon.com Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier: https://www.agilesidekick.co ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Despite the bad news all around, I have tremendous hope in us. This is a time of great divisiveness, and yet, we've been through this before. The Agile Leader has the ability to begin with one - one team, one community, Despite the bad news all around, I have tremendous hope in us. This is a time of great divisiveness, and yet, we've been through this before. The Agile Leader has the ability to begin with one - one team, one community, and demonstrate by example how we can move from division to accord. Unless we learn to move in the same direction, we can never truly accomplish anything great.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://event.webinarjam.com/register/15/l71zgcl<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Or click here to discover more:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur".<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilehorizon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.agilesidekick.co<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:28 Badass Unscripted – Don’t Quiet Quit…Do THIS Instead https://badassagile.com/2022/09/19/badass-unscripted-dont-quiet-quit-do-this-instead/ Mon, 19 Sep 2022 16:29:27 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3618 It's not the quitting part I have a problem with; it's the quiet part. You absolutely should insist on a sustainable, balanced life. Agilists are supposed to be good at this. You must reclaim your time - no one will do it for you. But how? Easy. Stop focusing on the "things you must do". Meetings, admin, various tasks, and responding to emails. Focus on the top 3 high-value items to deliver. To make it easier, rank all of the things you (think) you are accountable for this week. Top to bottom, no ties. Now, draw a line under the top three. Those are the items you guarantee you will finish this week. Everything below the line - you probably won't get to. This is a far more effective strategy than disengaging in conversation and negotiation. It's not the way of the badass to simply quiet quit. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7 Or click here to discover more: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?*** Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur". https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast/ We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility: https://www.theagilehorizon.com Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier: https://www.agilesidekick.co ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. It's not the quitting part I have a problem with; it's the quiet part. You absolutely should insist on a sustainable, balanced life. Agilists are supposed to be good at this. You must reclaim your time - no one will do it for you. But how? Easy. It's not the quitting part I have a problem with; it's the quiet part.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You absolutely should insist on a sustainable, balanced life. Agilists are supposed to be good at this. You must reclaim your time - no one will do it for you. But how?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Easy. Stop focusing on the "things you must do". Meetings, admin, various tasks, and responding to emails. Focus on the top 3 high-value items to deliver. To make it easier, rank all of the things you (think) you are accountable for this week. Top to bottom, no ties. Now, draw a line under the top three. Those are the items you guarantee you will finish this week. Everything below the line - you probably won't get to. This is a far more effective strategy than disengaging in conversation and negotiation. It's not the way of the badass to simply quiet quit.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Or click here to discover more:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur".<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilehorizon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.agilesidekick.co<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:14 Episode 222 – Why Strength Still Matters https://badassagile.com/2022/09/08/3612/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:06:27 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3612 Sensitivity to words. Aversion to risk. Sensitivity to truth. The power of anonymity and self-righteousness. Avoidance of challenge and growth. These raging currents threaten the nobility of our potential. There is something to be said for having reached a level of self-awareness and greatness where you recognize how limitless, productive, fearless, and effective you are. Most people hold back for fear of being judged or rejected - or worse. Notice how common that fear is, the extent to which it limits most of the population; AND you begin to realize what is possible when you think and act like an uncommon badass. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7 Or click here to discover more: https://badassagile.com/the-forge ****** ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?*** Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur". https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast/ We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility: https://www.theagilehorizon.com Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier: https://agilesidekick.co ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Sensitivity to words. Aversion to risk. Sensitivity to truth. The power of anonymity and self-righteousness. Avoidance of challenge and growth. These raging currents threaten the nobility of our potential. Sensitivity to words. Aversion to risk. Sensitivity to truth. The power of anonymity and self-righteousness. Avoidance of challenge and growth. These raging currents threaten the nobility of our potential.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There is something to be said for having reached a level of self-awareness and greatness where you recognize how limitless, productive, fearless, and effective you are. Most people hold back for fear of being judged or rejected - or worse. Notice how common that fear is, the extent to which it limits most of the population; AND you begin to realize what is possible when you think and act like an uncommon badass.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Or click here to discover more:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***WANT TO GROW AN AGILE BUSINESS?***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out my new premium podcast - "The Badass Agile Entrepreneur".<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilehorizon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://agilesidekick.co<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 16:39 Episode 221 – Quiet Quitting https://badassagile.com/2022/08/22/episode-221-quiet-quitting/ Mon, 22 Aug 2022 20:24:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3589 Quiet Quitting is trending so hard, it has its own hashtag. What is it, and what do you need to consider? What Is Quiet Quitting? Quiet Quitting is a passive form of protest. It is the act of giving up your duties beyond the bare minimum - without actually quitting your job. It's Happening Whether You Like It Or Not As a leader or executive, quiet quitting is happening whether you're paying attention to it or not. It's important to lead the narrative inside your walls and beyond. You'll be judged on how you handle this situation. And it has the potential to be a problem - for your company and the economy at large. Quiet Quitting and Agile Leadership If you're an Agile Leader, think about how Quiet Quitting will manifest itself in your teams. Know how to ask questions about what's causing it and how you can help. The root causes of quiet quitting are overwhelm and burnout. A sense of duty to take on everything, only to have an employer take advantage of your willingness to overwork yourself. When the extra work is not recognized, frustration sets in. When the frustration is not tended to, you feel unvalued. Unheard. Don't Avoid The Difficult Conversation If you're an employee, think about whether you're really sticking it to the man, or if your quiet quitting is really avoiding the hard conversation. Avoiding isn't what high performers do. It's not the way of the Badass. The hard thing is always the hard thing. It is exactly what we must do in order to ascend. To thrive. For an alternative viewpoint on how to reduce burnout by prioritizing value, check out this episode. https://badassagile.com/2021/07/21/badass-unscripted-solve-their-biggest-problem/ Also, check out my related episode on #thegreateresignation here: https://badassagile.com/2021/09/21/episode-197-the-great-resignation/ ***CHECK OUT THE NEW BADASS AGILE ENTREPRENEUR PODCAST*** https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7 Or click here to discover more: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility: https://www.theagilehorizon.com Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier: https://www.agilesidekick.co ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Quiet Quitting is trending so hard, it has its own hashtag. What is it, and what do you need to consider? What Is Quiet Quitting? Quiet Quitting is a passive form of protest. It is the act of giving up your duties beyond the bare minimum - witho... Quiet Quitting is trending so hard, it has its own hashtag. What is it, and what do you need to consider?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> What Is Quiet Quitting? <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Quiet Quitting is a passive form of protest. It is the act of giving up your duties beyond the bare minimum - without actually quitting your job.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It's Happening Whether You Like It Or Not<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> As a leader or executive, quiet quitting is happening whether you're paying attention to it or not. It's important to lead the narrative inside your walls and beyond. You'll be judged on how you handle this situation. And it has the potential to be a problem - for your company and the economy at large. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Quiet Quitting and Agile Leadership<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If you're an Agile Leader, think about how Quiet Quitting will manifest itself in your teams. Know how to ask questions about what's causing it and how you can help. The root causes of quiet quitting are overwhelm and burnout. A sense of duty to take on everything, only to have an employer take advantage of your willingness to overwork yourself. When the extra work is not recognized, frustration sets in. When the frustration is not tended to, you feel unvalued. Unheard.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't Avoid The Difficult Conversation<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If you're an employee, think about whether you're really sticking it to the man, or if your quiet quitting is really avoiding the hard conversation. Avoiding isn't what high performers do. It's not the way of the Badass. The hard thing is always the hard thing. It is exactly what we must do in order to ascend. To thrive.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> For an alternative viewpoint on how to reduce burnout by prioritizing value, check out this episode.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/2021/07/21/badass-unscripted-solve-their-biggest-problem/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Also, check out my related episode on #thegreateresignation here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/2021/09/21/episode-197-the-great-resignation/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***CHECK OUT THE NEW BADASS AGILE ENTREPRENEUR PODCAST***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://learning.fusechamber.com/#podcast<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Or click here to discover more:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilehorizon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.agilesidekick.co<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for e... Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 16:03 Badass Unscripted – The Forge – The “Holy $&#! Who Was That?” School https://badassagile.com/2022/08/09/badass-unscripted-the-forge-the-holy-who-was-that-school/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:50:05 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3580 It's not about what you know. Intimate Scrum or Kanban knowledge does not create greatness. Your mindset, character and habits do. I'm at my best when I'm creating heroes - people of vision, discipline, grit and self-awareness. Combine these with your desire for excellent practice, and you become effective. Unforgettable. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7 Or click here to discover more: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility: https://www.theagilehorizon.com Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier: https://www.agilesidekick.co ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. It's not about what you know. Intimate Scrum or Kanban knowledge does not create greatness. Your mindset, character and habits do. I'm at my best when I'm creating heroes - people of vision, discipline, grit and self-awareness. It's not about what you know. Intimate Scrum or Kanban knowledge does not create greatness. Your mindset, character and habits do. I'm at my best when I'm creating heroes - people of vision, discipline, grit and self-awareness. Combine these with your desire for excellent practice, and you become effective. Unforgettable.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Or click here to discover more:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilehorizon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.agilesidekick.co<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:33 Episode 220 – How To Keep Yourself Accountable https://badassagile.com/2022/08/03/episode-220-how-to-keep-yourself-accountable/ Wed, 03 Aug 2022 19:28:23 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3576 Main reasons for backsliding:-Not enough time to build a habit-Not enough of an emotionally compelling reason to stay the course (alignment to higher ideas, desire for benefit, avoidance of pain)-The pain of change is WORSE than the pain of not changing-When things get busy or difficult, we let go of anything NEW or not related to SURVIVAL This problem is amplified when a coach just parachutes in and delivers messaging, strategies and tactics, but can't help the team habitualize them. How to avoid backsliding All coaching engagements must include measurement and follow up, just like a good doctor. I need to know if you're taking the medicineAll commitments must include personalized WHYHand off accountability to a nested coach or lead if you won't be there to follow up and trackMake failure OK - make mastery a path, not a destination. Let people revise their targets without letting themselves off the hookCreate accountability pairsUse creeds and agreementsPre-arrange what the team will DO if they catch themselves falling off of a practice ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7 Or click here to discover more: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility: https://www.theagilehorizon.com Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier: https://www.agilesidekick.co ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Main reasons for backsliding:-Not enough time to build a habit-Not enough of an emotionally compelling reason to stay the course (alignment to higher ideas, desire for benefit, avoidance of pain)-The pain of change is WORSE than the pain of not changin... Main reasons for backsliding:-Not enough time to build a habit-Not enough of an emotionally compelling reason to stay the course (alignment to higher ideas, desire for benefit, avoidance of pain)-The pain of change is WORSE than the pain of not changing-When things get busy or difficult, we let go of anything NEW or not related to SURVIVAL<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This problem is amplified when a coach just parachutes in and delivers messaging, strategies and tactics, but can't help the team habitualize them.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> How to avoid backsliding<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> All coaching engagements must include measurement and follow up, just like a good doctor. I need to know if you're taking the medicineAll commitments must include personalized WHYHand off accountability to a nested coach or lead if you won't be there to follow up and trackMake failure OK - make mastery a path, not a destination. Let people revise their targets without letting themselves off the hookCreate accountability pairsUse creeds and agreementsPre-arrange what the team will DO if they catch themselves falling off of a practice<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Or click here to discover more:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilehorizon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.agilesidekick.co<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 16:45 Badass Unscripted – Don’t Stay Stuck…Do This https://badassagile.com/2022/07/21/badass-unscripted-dont-stay-stuck-do-this/ Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:24:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3190 [et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] If you have areas of your life and work that NEVER seem to progress…you're stuck. It's a headscratcher, because you have other areas where you're crushing it. So you KNOW you can set and hit goals. You know you want to FINALLY tackle it. That thing you never tackle. You know you're making excuses. You're putting it off. Even though you SAY it's a top priority. You might even be experiencing change because you're not addressing it. And still…nothing happens. And it never will, until you learn that knowledge and desire are not enough. The will - not the motivation - is the key. The self-discipline to take a stand, to decide, and then to execute the tiniest increment. Then, you can trust yourself. You build the confidence that this challenge doesn't own you. You become bigger. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7 Or click here to discover more: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility: https://www.theagilehorizon.com Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier: https://www.agilesidekick.co ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section] [et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] If you have areas of your life and work that NEVER seem to progress…you're stuck. It's a headscratcher, [et_pb_section admin_label="section"]<br /> [et_pb_row admin_label="row"]<br /> [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]<br /> If you have areas of your life and work that NEVER seem to progress…you're stuck. It's a headscratcher, because you have other areas where you're crushing it. So you KNOW you can set and hit goals.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You know you want to FINALLY tackle it. That thing you never tackle. You know you're making excuses. You're putting it off. Even though you SAY it's a top priority. You might even be experiencing change because you're not addressing it. And still…nothing happens.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> And it never will, until you learn that knowledge and desire are not enough. The will - not the motivation - is the key. The self-discipline to take a stand, to decide, and then to execute the tiniest increment.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Then, you can trust yourself. You build the confidence that this challenge doesn't own you. You become bigger.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Or click here to discover more:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilehorizon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.agilesidekick.co<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content.<br /> <br /> <br /> [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column]<br /> [/et_pb_row]<br /> [/et_pb_section] Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:14 Episode 219 – Don’t Waste Time On This https://badassagile.com/2022/07/19/episode-219-dont-waste-time-on-this/ Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:23:31 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3186 Instead of acting in circles around things we can't impact, what if we focused on those things we could actually control? The things we should control. The things we've been told we're not allowed to question.-Our time-Our reputation-Our Action level-Our influence-Our attitude-Self-reliance, discipline-Habits Working to change other people, events - the past OR the future - is where we leak the most energy. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7 Or click here to discover more: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility: https://www.theagilehorizon.com Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier: https://www.agilesidekick.co ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Instead of acting in circles around things we can't impact, what if we focused on those things we could actually control? The things we should control. The things we've been told we're not allowed to question. Instead of acting in circles around things we can't impact, what if we focused on those things we could actually control? The things we should control. The things we've been told we're not allowed to question.-Our time-Our reputation-Our Action level-Our influence-Our attitude-Self-reliance, discipline-Habits<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Working to change other people, events - the past OR the future - is where we leak the most energy.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Or click here to discover more:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilehorizon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.agilesidekick.co<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:54 Episode 218 – These Unseen Beliefs Are Holding Your Team Back https://badassagile.com/2022/07/12/episode-218-these-unseen-beliefs-are-holding-your-team-back/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 03:29:12 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3168 Much of our defining, outward behaviour emerges through experiences that forge our beliefs. Beliefs become default ways of acting and reacting - many of which don't serve us. Approaching mastery often feels like 'becoming limitless,' which is precisely what we must do. We have to shatter the boundaries caused by our beliefs. When our beliefs are negative or constraining, we may avoid doing the right things, either because we feel it pointless or because striving in the face of low odds is demotivating. Here are the beliefs that keep us from performing at our best:I/we can't do thisWe can't change themThis won't workI'm supposed to be right - perfection is my yardstickI'm not allowed to do thisI don't need help - I've got thisNobody can do this but meI don't have enough timeI don't have the right toolsI don't have enough knowledge or skillUsually, these statements turn out to be false. Even when they are accurate, we can decide that it doesn't matter. To change beliefs, we first name the opposite. "I CAN do this"; "I WILL find the time.". Changing from negative to affirmative gives us all the accountability - and all of the power. The challenges remain, but our confidence to win creates new energy. We also have to stay resilient and committed to the goal. There's a reason we feel these goals are tricky - they are. But toxic beliefs are only formed when we see challenging goals as impossible. Our inner certainty and ruthless experimentation will create results that had been out of our reach before. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7 Or click here to discover more: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility: https://www.theagilehorizon.com Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier: https://www.agilesidekick.co ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Much of our defining, outward behaviour emerges through experiences that forge our beliefs. Beliefs become default ways of acting and reacting - many of which don't serve us. Approaching mastery often feels like 'becoming limitless, Much of our defining, outward behaviour emerges through experiences that forge our beliefs. Beliefs become default ways of acting and reacting - many of which don't serve us. Approaching mastery often feels like 'becoming limitless,' which is precisely what we must do. We have to shatter the boundaries caused by our beliefs.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> When our beliefs are negative or constraining, we may avoid doing the right things, either because we feel it pointless or because striving in the face of low odds is demotivating.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Here are the beliefs that keep us from performing at our best:I/we can't do thisWe can't change themThis won't workI'm supposed to be right - perfection is my yardstickI'm not allowed to do thisI don't need help - I've got thisNobody can do this but meI don't have enough timeI don't have the right toolsI don't have enough knowledge or skillUsually, these statements turn out to be false. Even when they are accurate, we can decide that it doesn't matter.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> To change beliefs, we first name the opposite. "I CAN do this"; "I WILL find the time.". Changing from negative to affirmative gives us all the accountability - and all of the power. The challenges remain, but our confidence to win creates new energy.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We also have to stay resilient and committed to the goal. There's a reason we feel these goals are tricky - they are. But toxic beliefs are only formed when we see challenging goals as impossible. Our inner certainty and ruthless experimentation will create results that had been out of our reach before.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Or click here to discover more:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilehorizon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.agilesidekick.co<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:56 Badass Unfiltered – Stop Spinning And Start Taking Control https://badassagile.com/2022/07/06/badass-unfiltered-stop-spinning-and-start-taking-control/ Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:23:10 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3160 Many of us are unwilling to hear what we don’t want to hear. Many of us are unwilling to do what we don’t want to do. Many of us are unwilling to experience what we don’t want to experience. This unwillingness means we are like a leaf in the wind…spinning around in circles. We are sailing at the whim of the tide. This is the reason for your lack of momentum. This is why you are stuck in the same place you were a year ago. Or five. Or ten. Or more. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7 Or click here to discover more: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility: https://www.theagilehorizon.com Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier: https://www.agilesidekick.co ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Many of us are unwilling to hear what we don’t want to hear. Many of us are unwilling to do what we don’t want to do. Many of us are unwilling to experience what we don’t want to experience. This unwillingness means we are like a leaf in the w... Many of us are unwilling to hear what we don’t want to hear.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Many of us are unwilling to do what we don’t want to do.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Many of us are unwilling to experience what we don’t want to experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This unwillingness means we are like a leaf in the wind…spinning around in circles. We are sailing at the whim of the tide.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is the reason for your lack of momentum. This is why you are stuck in the same place you were a year ago. Or five. Or ten. Or more.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Or click here to discover more:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilehorizon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Looking for your first Scrum Master job?  We help make the transition easier:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.agilesidekick.co<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:22 Episode 217 – How A Simple Shift Will Multiply Your Results https://badassagile.com/2022/07/04/episode-217-how-a-simple-shift-will-multiply-your-results/ Mon, 04 Jul 2022 15:48:50 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3156 By focusing all of your efforts on service, passion, purpose - everything can change. Learn why a simple shift to service-based mindset amplifies your results. A focus on creating value for the benefit of others - a group, a customer, a stakeholder - makes it easier to build trust, influence, followership AND persistence. Make it clear who you serve, how you serve them, and why you care - and notice the difference it makes. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience. https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7 Or click here to discover more: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility: https://www.theagilehorizon.com Looking for your first Scrum Master job? We help make the transition easier: https://www.theagilesidekick.co ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. By focusing all of your efforts on service, passion, purpose - everything can change. Learn why a simple shift to service-based mindset amplifies your results. A focus on creating value for the benefit of others - a group, a customer, By focusing all of your efforts on service, passion, purpose - everything can change. Learn why a simple shift to service-based mindset amplifies your results.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A focus on creating value for the benefit of others - a group, a customer, a stakeholder - makes it easier to build trust, influence, followership AND persistence.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Make it clear who you serve, how you serve them, and why you care - and notice the difference it makes.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for an upcoming info session about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://event.webinarjam.com/register/2/98ol1c7<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Or click here to discover more:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out the new online magazine about the future of agility:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilehorizon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Looking for your first Scrum Master job? We help make the transition easier:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.theagilesidekick.co<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:10 Episode 216 – How To Have More Creativity In Your Agile Practice https://badassagile.com/2022/06/28/episode-216-how-to-have-more-creativity-in-your-agile-practice/ Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:59:33 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3040 Perhaps the reason we struggle to let agile be is because we don't trust in creativity. If you think creativity has no place in the corporate headquarters, you'd be wrong. Solutioning, experimentation, and innovation are all creative processes. They are essential to agility, and to providing value in the marketplace. Because I have a daily creative ritual, I'm able to envision new outcomes, solve problems, and offer new products and services faster than most. How can you get more comfortable with the creative process? Put down ideas daily. Don't pause, don't think, don't judge. Just do. Every so often, groom your list of ideas. Put the best ones in a backlog that you can prioritize and execute on. Some will sit there for years. Some will go in the trash. But sometimes, you come up with one that is, much to your own surprise…genius. And then you get more confident in your ideas. You trust yourself more. You become the person that others wish they could be. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Perhaps the reason we struggle to let agile be is because we don't trust in creativity. If you think creativity has no place in the corporate headquarters, you'd be wrong. Solutioning, experimentation, and innovation are all creative processes. Perhaps the reason we struggle to let agile be is because we don't trust in creativity.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If you think creativity has no place in the corporate headquarters, you'd be wrong. Solutioning, experimentation, and innovation are all creative processes. They are essential to agility, and to providing value in the marketplace.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Because I have a daily creative ritual, I'm able to envision new outcomes, solve problems, and offer new products and services faster than most. How can you get more comfortable with the creative process?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Put down ideas daily. Don't pause, don't think, don't judge. Just do. Every so often, groom your list of ideas. Put the best ones in a backlog that you can prioritize and execute on. Some will sit there for years. Some will go in the trash.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> But sometimes, you come up with one that is, much to your own surprise…genius. And then you get more confident in your ideas. You trust yourself more. You become the person that others wish they could be.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:05 Episode 215 – How To Unstick Stuck Teams https://badassagile.com/2022/06/26/episode-215-how-to-unstick-stuck-teams/ Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:10:59 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2982 There are three things that affect performance at scale. I call them the three 'P's. Past, Permission and Perfection. The master skill is to teach your teams how to let go of the way they've always done things (and the certainty that comes with it), the need to ask for permission or approval on every decision and intention (and the certainty that comes with it), and the need to do things perfectly before you show them to the world (and the certainty that comes with it). See a pattern? Me too. Check out these ideas and let me know what you think! ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. There are three things that affect performance at scale. I call them the three 'P's. Past, Permission and Perfection. The master skill is to teach your teams how to let go of the way they've always done things (and the certainty that comes with it),... There are three things that affect performance at scale. I call them the three 'P's. Past, Permission and Perfection.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The master skill is to teach your teams how to let go of the way they've always done things (and the certainty that comes with it), the need to ask for permission or approval on every decision and intention (and the certainty that comes with it), and the need to do things perfectly before you show them to the world (and the certainty that comes with it).<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> See a pattern? Me too.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out these ideas and let me know what you think!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:02 Badass Unfiltered – Why You’re Not Growing – Lack of Originality https://badassagile.com/2022/06/17/badass-unfiltered-why-youre-not-growing-lack-of-originality/ Fri, 17 Jun 2022 17:17:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3035 ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:16 Episode 214 – Why Leadership Isn’t A Thing https://badassagile.com/2022/06/13/episode-214-why-leadership-isnt-a-thing/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:15:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3032 I hate to disappoint you, but leadership isn't a thing either. Our belief that it IS is holding us back. Leadership skill is alluring.  We've all seen a great leader and admired them. Their mastery of language, their calm, certainty.  Poise. Their influence. Their vision. You can't buy leadership skill.  Studying leadership theory gets you nowhere. At best, leadership is a collection of skills, most of them to do with human connection. There is no list of things you can say or even do that assures leadership success. Your job is to do, boldy, until you figure it out. Your people will tell you what leadership is, and just like a good product owner, they'll tell you what done well looks like. There's a misconception that a leader does all the important stuff. That they command, and others follow. Leaders simply go first. They hold themselves accountable for a result.  They're not supposed to know what to do in every situation. Except to be certain that they will set an example. They will capture the hearts and imagination of the team.  They will protect the team from harm. There's too many do's and don'ts on social media.  You can't possibly remember them all. The best place to start is to create a compelling vision. You can lean on that anytime you need it. Maybe the next most important thing you can do is listen. There are too many trends in leadership.  That's a trap - people don't fundamentally change. The world around them does.  The skills they need to be successful are commitment, and consistency. Resilience and courage. Can you model that? If you can, you can lead. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. I hate to disappoint you, but leadership isn't a thing either. Our belief that it IS is holding us back. Leadership skill is alluring.  We've all seen a great leader and admired them. Their mastery of language, their calm, certainty.  Poise. I hate to disappoint you, but leadership isn't a thing either. Our belief that it IS is holding us back.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Leadership skill is alluring.  We've all seen a great leader and admired them. Their mastery of language, their calm, certainty.  Poise. Their influence. Their vision.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can't buy leadership skill.  Studying leadership theory gets you nowhere.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> At best, leadership is a collection of skills, most of them to do with human connection.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There is no list of things you can say or even do that assures leadership success.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Your job is to do, boldy, until you figure it out.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Your people will tell you what leadership is, and just like a good product owner, they'll tell you what done well looks like.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There's a misconception that a leader does all the important stuff. That they command, and others follow.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Leaders simply go first. They hold themselves accountable for a result. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> They're not supposed to know what to do in every situation. Except to be certain that they will set an example. They will capture the hearts and imagination of the team.  They will protect the team from harm.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There's too many do's and don'ts on social media.  You can't possibly remember them all.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The best place to start is to create a compelling vision. You can lean on that anytime you need it. Maybe the next most important thing you can do is listen.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There are too many trends in leadership.  That's a trap - people don't fundamentally change. The world around them does.  The skills they need to be successful are commitment, and consistency. Resilience and courage.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Can you model that? If you can, you can lead.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:04 Episode 213 – Why Agile Isn’t A Thing https://badassagile.com/2022/06/06/episode-213-why-agile-isnt-a-thing/ Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:14:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3029 Sorry to disappoint, but agile isn't a thing. -We treat it like a program you install or a product you buy. -We expect that there is magic in the arrangement of principles and practices. -We expect this to make things somehow 'better' -Worse, we sell it (or allow it to be sold) as though it will -As a result, we fail to focus on the attitudes and practices that bring about victory -Sadly, those practices still require hard work, risk and courage -We focus instead on detailed conversations that don't drive results -Agile never evolves -Agile will eventually go extinct. -The spoils go to those who see.  Those who question and learn. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Sorry to disappoint, but agile isn't a thing. -We treat it like a program you install or a product you buy. -We expect that there is magic in the arrangement of principles and practices. -We expect this to make things somehow 'better' Sorry to disappoint, but agile isn't a thing.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -We treat it like a program you install or a product you buy.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -We expect that there is magic in the arrangement of principles and practices.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -We expect this to make things somehow 'better'<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Worse, we sell it (or allow it to be sold) as though it will<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -As a result, we fail to focus on the attitudes and practices that bring about victory<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Sadly, those practices still require hard work, risk and courage<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -We focus instead on detailed conversations that don't drive results<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Agile never evolves<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Agile will eventually go extinct.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -The spoils go to those who see.  Those who question and learn.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:16 Agile Success Is a Matter of Will, Not Skill https://badassagile.com/2022/04/22/agile-success-is-a-matter-of-will-not-skill/ Fri, 22 Apr 2022 17:10:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3026 How does your Scrum team handle blockers? How can you be more successful handling impediments? I love blockers. I'm obsessed with organizing myself and my teams so that blockers don't create failure. Instead of quitting, we choose to 'find a way or make a way'. When faced with real impediments, how do we behave? It's never a matter of your agile/scrum skill. It's a function of your will. Condition your mindset so that you are unstoppable. JOIN THE FORGE Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. How does your Scrum team handle blockers? How can you be more successful handling impediments? I love blockers. I'm obsessed with organizing myself and my teams so that blockers don't create failure. Instead of quitting, How does your Scrum team handle blockers? How can you be more successful handling impediments?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I love blockers. I'm obsessed with organizing myself and my teams so that blockers don't create failure. Instead of quitting, we choose to 'find a way or make a way'. When faced with real impediments, how do we behave? It's never a matter of your agile/scrum skill. It's a function of your will. Condition your mindset so that you are unstoppable.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> JOIN THE FORGE<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:14 Episode 212 – The Agile Entrepreneur https://badassagile.com/2022/04/18/episode-212-the-agile-entrepreneur/ Mon, 18 Apr 2022 17:07:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3023 ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:57 Episode 211 – How Five Questions Can Accelerate Your Growth https://badassagile.com/2022/04/11/episode-211-how-five-questions-can-accelerate-your-growth/ Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:02:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3020 I’ve found that success requires constant examination. Agile, specifically, is just a tool. It's a set of guiding principles and structured actions designed to bring about a consistent positive result. But the things that are actually required are never modelled or enforced. Courage, awareness, humility. These are the skills that add up to the spirit of the word agile. True flexibility and fluidity in execution. So how do you get more of these? There are five questions that I ask myself every day. Don't underestimate the value of great questions. Great questions work because we know we're going to have to answer them at the end of each day. We don't want to show up empty-handed. So here are the five questions. 1.    How did I lean into my fear zone today, beating my internal quitter, and playing all out? 2.    What failed, and how did you invert it? 3.    How did I empty my cup today, smashing a belief or habit? 4.    What did I learn? 5.    What could I MVP? You can easily customize this list. I encourage you to use whatever works for you. Here's a bonus tip. If you want to really magnify the impact of this practice, use an accountability partner. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. I’ve found that success requires constant examination. Agile, specifically, is just a tool. It's a set of guiding principles and structured actions designed to bring about a consistent positive result. But the things that are actually required are n... I’ve found that success requires constant examination. Agile, specifically, is just a tool. It's a set of guiding principles and structured actions designed to bring about a consistent positive result.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> But the things that are actually required are never modelled or enforced.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Courage, awareness, humility. These are the skills that add up to the spirit of the word agile. True flexibility and fluidity in execution.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So how do you get more of these? There are five questions that I ask myself every day.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't underestimate the value of great questions. Great questions work because we know we're going to have to answer them at the end of each day. We don't want to show up empty-handed.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So here are the five questions.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 1.    How did I lean into my fear zone today, beating my internal quitter, and playing all out?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 2.    What failed, and how did you invert it?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 3.    How did I empty my cup today, smashing a belief or habit?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 4.    What did I learn?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 5.    What could I MVP?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can easily customize this list. I encourage you to use whatever works for you. Here's a bonus tip. If you want to really magnify the impact of this practice, use an accountability partner.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:00 Badass Unscripted – Never Bow To Fashion https://badassagile.com/2022/04/08/badass-unscripted-never-bow-to-fashion/ Fri, 08 Apr 2022 17:00:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3017 Here's a habit I'm willing to bet you have adopted without even noticing... You think without thinking. To me, this means that we often accept what we read, see or hear because it's familiar. With so much visual communication, if something looks similar to a trustworthy source, it must be trustworthy. The more an idea is repeated, the more it is amplified in our minds. Our ideas are as likely to come from somebody else’s Ted Talk or Instagram feed as they are from our own minds. Every day we're told what to buy. We are told what to say. Were even told what to believe. It's very easy to tell what ideas are popular, and it's very easy to choose the popular ones as our own. Fashion is supposed to be about individual expression. But so often, it really is about fitting in with the crowd. Your “individual choices” have been pre-selected for you. This includes your thought patterns, ideas, and beliefs. To truly express yourself freely, you must take time to be aware and contemplate during your daily life. From there, you begin to notice patterns, ask questions, and forge your own ideas. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Here's a habit I'm willing to bet you have adopted without even noticing... You think without thinking. To me, this means that we often accept what we read, see or hear because it's familiar. With so much visual communication, Here's a habit I'm willing to bet you have adopted without even noticing... You think without thinking.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> To me, this means that we often accept what we read, see or hear because it's familiar. With so much visual communication, if something looks similar to a trustworthy source, it must be trustworthy.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The more an idea is repeated, the more it is amplified in our minds. Our ideas are as likely to come from somebody else’s Ted Talk or Instagram feed as they are from our own minds.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Every day we're told what to buy. We are told what to say. Were even told what to believe. It's very easy to tell what ideas are popular, and it's very easy to choose the popular ones as our own.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Fashion is supposed to be about individual expression. But so often, it really is about fitting in with the crowd. Your “individual choices” have been pre-selected for you. This includes your thought patterns, ideas, and beliefs.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> To truly express yourself freely, you must take time to be aware and contemplate during your daily life. From there, you begin to notice patterns, ask questions, and forge your own ideas.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:14 Episode 210 – The Rise of The Agile Company https://badassagile.com/2022/04/04/episode-210-the-rise-of-the-agile-company/ Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:58:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3014 Hesitation Kills. Don't let your company fall into extinction - or even fall behind your competitors - before you finally learn this lesson. Unlike any other time in history, the market is screaming for solutions.  Great Resignation, political and identity divide, social media, web 3.0, cryptocurrencies…all of these are new forces that companies are caught with their pants down in dealing with. Great companies will arise from this confusion. Those who aggressively deal with the future are those who will capitalize on it and survive. You can pretend these forces don't affect you, but you can't pretend your company is in first place when it's actually at the bottom of the pile.  How can your Badass Agile skills help you create a better company: -Teach leaders to use the principle of maximum value first to communicate your approach.  -If you don't have an approach, communicate your commitment, passion, and care -Propose or help leaders propose experiments that help address your business challenges. Minimize risk by testing aggressively and keeping experiments short. -Don't stay attached to any one 'way'.  Kill your darlings.  If it doesn't work, let it go and move on. -There is no fast-forward button.  Unlearn certainty and safety. -If you do what's right for your people and your customers first, you usually can't go wrong. -Most important, don't freeze in analysis and forethought.  Move. Get off the 'x'. -Inspire people with your courage and massive action. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Hesitation Kills. Don't let your company fall into extinction - or even fall behind your competitors - before you finally learn this lesson. Unlike any other time in history, the market is screaming for solutions.  Great Resignation, Hesitation Kills. Don't let your company fall into extinction - or even fall behind your competitors - before you finally learn this lesson.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Unlike any other time in history, the market is screaming for solutions.  Great Resignation, political and identity divide, social media, web 3.0, cryptocurrencies…all of these are new forces that companies are caught with their pants down in dealing with.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Great companies will arise from this confusion. Those who aggressively deal with the future are those who will capitalize on it and survive.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can pretend these forces don't affect you, but you can't pretend your company is in first place when it's actually at the bottom of the pile. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> How can your Badass Agile skills help you create a better company:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Teach leaders to use the principle of maximum value first to communicate your approach. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -If you don't have an approach, communicate your commitment, passion, and care<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Propose or help leaders propose experiments that help address your business challenges. Minimize risk by testing aggressively and keeping experiments short.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Don't stay attached to any one 'way'.  Kill your darlings.  If it doesn't work, let it go and move on.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -There is no fast-forward button.  Unlearn certainty and safety.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -If you do what's right for your people and your customers first, you usually can't go wrong.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Most important, don't freeze in analysis and forethought.  Move. Get off the 'x'.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Inspire people with your courage and massive action.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:18 Badass Unscripted – Meet Yourself https://badassagile.com/2022/03/30/badass-unscripted-meet-yourself/ Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:57:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3011 The best learning experiences are those where you meet yourself for the first time. -Who are you? -Why are you here? -What do you fear? -What do you believe? ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. The best learning experiences are those where you meet yourself for the first time. -Who are you? -Why are you here? -What do you fear? -What do you believe? ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership imme... The best learning experiences are those where you meet yourself for the first time.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Who are you?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Why are you here?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -What do you fear?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -What do you believe?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:54 Episode 209 – Knowledge https://badassagile.com/2022/03/28/episode-209-knowledge/ Mon, 28 Mar 2022 16:55:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=3008 We place value on being spectators...observers to the wisdom of others. But what does 'being in the know' really buy you? -How much time do we waste on social media trying to know the latest? -How many meetings do we attend for the purpose of being looped in or informed? -How many books do we read hoping it will transform our practice...only to forget most of what we learned, and give up when it doesn't yield instant results. -what would happen if we assumed that what we need to know will find us? How will it find us? -We must be bold, courageous and internally certain. We must leap. -Each day lean into the fear zone. It is usually the case that the scariest thing is the most important thing to do.  When we fail to ask, to call to action, to take risks, when we busy ourselves with other work that we THINK is meaningful, we don't get what we want. We have been educated and conditioned to believe that this is important work...but its not. -We must be truly self-aware. We must listen to ourselves, know ourselves, and be able to get feedback from others as well - to truly KNOW things.  Know what we want. Know what we fear. Know what delights us and ignites our passion. Ask yourself each day - what's the scary thing? ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. We place value on being spectators...observers to the wisdom of others. But what does 'being in the know' really buy you? -How much time do we waste on social media trying to know the latest? -How many meetings do we attend for the purpose of bei... We place value on being spectators...observers to the wisdom of others. But what does 'being in the know' really buy you?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -How much time do we waste on social media trying to know the latest?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -How many meetings do we attend for the purpose of being looped in or informed?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -How many books do we read hoping it will transform our practice...only to forget most of what we learned, and give up when it doesn't yield instant results.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -what would happen if we assumed that what we need to know will find us?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> How will it find us?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -We must be bold, courageous and internally certain. We must leap.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Each day lean into the fear zone. It is usually the case that the scariest thing is the most important thing to do.  When we fail to ask, to call to action, to take risks, when we busy ourselves with other work that we THINK is meaningful, we don't get what we want. We have been educated and conditioned to believe that this is important work...but its not.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -We must be truly self-aware. We must listen to ourselves, know ourselves, and be able to get feedback from others as well - to truly KNOW things.  Know what we want. Know what we fear. Know what delights us and ignites our passion.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Ask yourself each day - what's the scary thing?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:37 Badass Unscripted – Our Old Friend Certainty https://badassagile.com/2022/03/18/badass-unscripted-our-old-friend-certainty/ Fri, 18 Mar 2022 15:18:47 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2680 Only Uncertainty can give you Certainty. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Only Uncertainty can give you Certainty. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse. Only Uncertainty can give you Certainty.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:52 Episode 208 – Rigidity https://badassagile.com/2022/03/16/episode-208-rigidity/ Wed, 16 Mar 2022 15:10:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2676 You want to help your company be more agile, so you create all of these extraordinary processes and guides, and then you go to your next project and find none of it works? How can this be? When we talk about impediments to flow, we don’t talk about the notion of rigidity. The only time things are rigid is pretty much when they’re dead. That’s when we become stiff, brittle and breakable. In life, we are supple, flexible and fluid. And isn’t that what the word agility implies? So how does rigidity impede flow? The temptation is to believe that firm processes create the opportunity to move faster. But I think there’s a minor distinction that we miss when we overthink all of this stuff. Routines are good because they encourage discipline, and discipline work can be a fundamental part of the flow. Having well engrained habits can also help us with flow. But we bump into trouble when our processes are so rigid that they impede creativity and flexibility. When we only permit ourselves to think in a small number of ways, being rigid isn’t really about habits and discipline anymore; it’s about stubbornness and narrow vision. Think of a piano player....or think of typing at your keyboard, for that matter. If an artist wishes to be fluid, graceful, their hands cannot be stiff and tight. They must be relaxed, accepting, confident, and free. Rigidity also prohibits the free flow of new ideas when we are stiff and clinging to certainty, clinging to tradition, and clinging to process. It’ll be nearly impossible for new expressions, new attachments, and new connections to grow. When we are rigid, we resist change. We cannot see how a different way could work, even if it is radically different from everything we thought we knew. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. You want to help your company be more agile, so you create all of these extraordinary processes and guides, and then you go to your next project and find none of it works? How can this be? When we talk about impediments to flow, You want to help your company be more agile, so you create all of these extraordinary processes and guides, and then you go to your next project and find none of it works? How can this be?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> When we talk about impediments to flow, we don’t talk about the notion of rigidity. The only time things are rigid is pretty much when they’re dead. That’s when we become stiff, brittle and breakable. In life, we are supple, flexible and fluid. And isn’t that what the word agility implies?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So how does rigidity impede flow? The temptation is to believe that firm processes create the opportunity to move faster. But I think there’s a minor distinction that we miss when we overthink all of this stuff. Routines are good because they encourage discipline, and discipline work can be a fundamental part of the flow. Having well engrained habits can also help us with flow.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> But we bump into trouble when our processes are so rigid that they impede creativity and flexibility. When we only permit ourselves to think in a small number of ways, being rigid isn’t really about habits and discipline anymore; it’s about stubbornness and narrow vision.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Think of a piano player....or think of typing at your keyboard, for that matter. If an artist wishes to be fluid, graceful, their hands cannot be stiff and tight. They must be relaxed, accepting, confident, and free.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Rigidity also prohibits the free flow of new ideas when we are stiff and clinging to certainty, clinging to tradition, and clinging to process. It’ll be nearly impossible for new expressions, new attachments, and new connections to grow. When we are rigid, we resist change. We cannot see how a different way could work, even if it is radically different from everything we thought we knew.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:12 Check Out The Agile Horizon https://badassagile.com/2022/03/15/check-out-the-agile-horizon/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 15:30:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2686 I love changing perspectives, and I love having my perspective changed. Better still, I look for ways to merge creativity with my study and practice of agile. I welcome you to the Agile Horizon (www.theagilehorizon.com). Commencing with the March issue, we will bring progressive ideas to our worldwide audience. In the process, we will build a unique creative experience for writers and thinkers - if you wish to contribute, reach out at chris@badassagile.com ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. I love changing perspectives, and I love having my perspective changed. Better still, I look for ways to merge creativity with my study and practice of agile. I welcome you to the Agile Horizon (www.theagilehorizon.com). I love changing perspectives, and I love having my perspective changed. Better still, I look for ways to merge creativity with my study and practice of agile.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I welcome you to the Agile Horizon (www.theagilehorizon.com). Commencing with the March issue, we will bring progressive ideas to our worldwide audience. In the process, we will build a unique creative experience for writers and thinkers - if you wish to contribute, reach out at chris@badassagile.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 1:26 Announcement – The Forge Professional https://badassagile.com/2022/03/13/announcement-the-forge-professional/ Sun, 13 Mar 2022 15:29:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2683 I’m pleased to announce the public lauch of “The Forge Professional” - a corporate/team edition of my leadership immersion program. The Forge Professional condenses key learnings from the year-long program into 12 weeks. Working in cohorts of 10-12, you’ll learn how to achieve bold outcomes with effortless effectiveness. As part of the experience, we will practice these skills on your toughest challenges. These elite skills will spark the single greatest change in the history of your organization. Website coming soon - until then, reach out to chris@badassagile.com to get more information and enroll your teams. I’m pleased to announce the public lauch of “The Forge Professional” - a corporate/team edition of my leadership immersion program. The Forge Professional condenses key learnings from the year-long program into 12 weeks. I’m pleased to announce the public lauch of “The Forge Professional” - a corporate/team edition of my leadership immersion program.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The Forge Professional condenses key learnings from the year-long program into 12 weeks. Working in cohorts of 10-12, you’ll learn how to achieve bold outcomes with effortless effectiveness. As part of the experience, we will practice these skills on your toughest challenges.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> These elite skills will spark the single greatest change in the history of your organization.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Website coming soon - until then, reach out to chris@badassagile.com to get more information and enroll your teams. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 1:52 Badass Unscripted – Are We Too Nice? https://badassagile.com/2022/03/10/badass-unscripted-are-we-too-nice/ Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:03:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2673 We've lost the art of being direct and decisive. Yet...isn't that what agility demands? Fearless leaders are in short supply. We're too nice. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. We've lost the art of being direct and decisive. Yet...isn't that what agility demands? Fearless leaders are in short supply. We're too nice. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. We've lost the art of being direct and decisive. Yet...isn't that what agility demands? Fearless leaders are in short supply. We're too nice.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:04 Episode 207 – Still Struggling After 20 Years https://badassagile.com/2022/03/07/episode-207-still-struggling-after-20-years/ Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:41:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2646 Two decades into this Agile thing, we're still struggling to get results. Why is that? After 20 years of theory AND practice, we're not much better off. We probably make better-quality software, and we probably make it faster - which certainly pushes up some business metrics.  But I still see too many organizations missing the point. Courage, trust, and accountability must accompany an efficient process.  Unless used consistently, these qualities won't create improvements.   It won't surprise you that these are the most challenging aspects to implement.  Courage requires us to lean into our fear zone - to do what we are uncomfortable doing. Trust requires that we let go of our irrational - but powerful - need to hang on, to keep control of things that others are better qualified to do.  Accountability requires that we prioritize and dedicate time to the things that matter. We must make and keep tiny - but public - commitments.  We have to show our work.  These behaviours are tough to inspire. Here's what you need to do to bring home the full potential of Agile: -demonstrate these qualities by example -create lots of safe opportunities for failure -inspire and encourage every day -let the victories flow -create an environment of learning where feedback, knowledge sharing and coaching are constant activities (rather than events) ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Two decades into this Agile thing, we're still struggling to get results. Why is that? After 20 years of theory AND practice, we're not much better off. We probably make better-quality software, and we probably make it faster - which certainly pushe... Two decades into this Agile thing, we're still struggling to get results. Why is that?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> After 20 years of theory AND practice, we're not much better off. We probably make better-quality software, and we probably make it faster - which certainly pushes up some business metrics.  But I still see too many organizations missing the point.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Courage, trust, and accountability must accompany an efficient process.  Unless used consistently, these qualities won't create improvements.  <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It won't surprise you that these are the most challenging aspects to implement.  Courage requires us to lean into our fear zone - to do what we are uncomfortable doing.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Trust requires that we let go of our irrational - but powerful - need to hang on, to keep control of things that others are better qualified to do. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Accountability requires that we prioritize and dedicate time to the things that matter. We must make and keep tiny - but public - commitments.  We have to show our work. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> These behaviours are tough to inspire. Here's what you need to do to bring home the full potential of Agile:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -demonstrate these qualities by example<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -create lots of safe opportunities for failure<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -inspire and encourage every day<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -let the victories flow<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -create an environment of learning where feedback, knowledge sharing and coaching are constant activities (rather than events)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:53 Episode 206 – Agile Success https://badassagile.com/2022/03/02/episode-206-agile-success/ Wed, 02 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2670 We have got to put Agile thinking into other parts of the business. With millions of certified professionals hitting the marketplace, you’re going to have to figure out how to compete quickly. Here are some key areas where you need to help business react to trends, lead the industry, and solve their own problems efficiently. 1. Sustainable Business - Buyers are more actively concerned with the ways in which their suppliers impact global problems such as climate, poverty, diversity, violence, corruption, war, natural resources and politics. 2. Sustainable People - We are burning people out, and now that workers have seen a different future, things will never go back to the way they were before COVID-19. Companies that fail to get it will be disassembled and left in the dust. 3. Faster, more effective processes - from business and project planning, new product introduction, sales, marketing and support, everything will need to be both faster and more effective in 2022. 4. Creating mindset shift - The biggest challenge to transformation, automation, digitization, etc is the inability to do things differently - at the leadership and team levels. Fixing this problem is like playing whack-a-mole: If you get one handled, you have to switch to the next one and then the first one gets away from you again.   5.  Flattening organizations - how to create flatter mini cultures for innovation. Organizations need to forget the idea that you can evolve by getting 100,000 people to row in the same direction. Creating pockets of innovation energy will allow you to get the advantage by moving fast, and delivering first. 6.  Leadership coaching, investment in leader/employee education - People are itching to leave their organizations and find something better.  It could be more money. It could be better opportunity or greater flexibility.  7.   Decentralized Finance - creating personal and business capital need not come from a handful of powerful players.  The trend started with crowdfunding, gig economies, virtual banks and micro-loans will only strengthen.  Whoever helps build these technologies - and those who use these new sources of capital - will need to know how to prioritize and adapt quickly. 8. Crypto-currency, blockchain and Web 3.0 (Meta-verse) You can delay or defer any of these, but what about what comes next?  Failing to act swiftly is what turns otherwise majestic companies to ash. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. We have got to put Agile thinking into other parts of the business. With millions of certified professionals hitting the marketplace, you’re going to have to figure out how to compete quickly. Here are some key areas where you need to help busine... We have got to put Agile thinking into other parts of the business.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> With millions of certified professionals hitting the marketplace, you’re going to have to figure out how to compete quickly.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Here are some key areas where you need to help business react to trends, lead the industry, and solve their own problems efficiently.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 1. Sustainable Business - Buyers are more actively concerned with the ways in which their suppliers impact global problems such as climate, poverty, diversity, violence, corruption, war, natural resources and politics.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 2. Sustainable People - We are burning people out, and now that workers have seen a different future, things will never go back to the way they were before COVID-19. Companies that fail to get it will be disassembled and left in the dust.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 3. Faster, more effective processes - from business and project planning, new product introduction, sales, marketing and support, everything will need to be both faster and more effective in 2022.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 4. Creating mindset shift - The biggest challenge to transformation, automation, digitization, etc is the inability to do things differently - at the leadership and team levels. Fixing this problem is like playing whack-a-mole: If you get one handled, you have to switch to the next one and then the first one gets away from you again.  <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 5.  Flattening organizations - how to create flatter mini cultures for innovation. Organizations need to forget the idea that you can evolve by getting 100,000 people to row in the same direction. Creating pockets of innovation energy will allow you to get the advantage by moving fast, and delivering first.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 6.  Leadership coaching, investment in leader/employee education - People are itching to leave their organizations and find something better.  It could be more money. It could be better opportunity or greater flexibility. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 7.   Decentralized Finance - creating personal and business capital need not come from a handful of powerful players.  The trend started with crowdfunding, gig economies, virtual banks and micro-loans will only strengthen.  Whoever helps build these technologies - and those who use these new sources of capital - will need to know how to prioritize and adapt quickly.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 8. Crypto-currency, blockchain and Web 3.0 (Meta-verse)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can delay or defer any of these, but what about what comes next?  Failing to act swiftly is what turns otherwise majestic companies to ash.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:09 Badass Unscripted – Be Original https://badassagile.com/2022/02/24/badass-unscripted-be-original/ Thu, 24 Feb 2022 14:56:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2667 ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:31 Episode 205 – Agile Mind https://badassagile.com/2022/02/23/episode-205-agile-mind/ Wed, 23 Feb 2022 14:54:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2664 We preach agility and moan about the lack of mindset change, but are we agile in ceremony, or in life? An Agile Mind: -Is flexible, does not get stuck on things. It doesn’t dwell on challenges, discomfort, bad fortune, etc. -Does not judge -Is comfortable with what IS -Does not seek knowledge or safety -Learns by doing -Is self-reflective and self-aware -Is focused on their offering - value, happiness, fulfillment of physical, emotional and mental potential. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. We preach agility and moan about the lack of mindset change, but are we agile in ceremony, or in life? An Agile Mind: -Is flexible, does not get stuck on things. It doesn’t dwell on challenges, discomfort, bad fortune, etc. We preach agility and moan about the lack of mindset change, but are we agile in ceremony, or in life?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> An Agile Mind:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Is flexible, does not get stuck on things. It doesn’t dwell on challenges, discomfort, bad fortune, etc.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Does not judge<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Is comfortable with what IS<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Does not seek knowledge or safety<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Learns by doing<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Is self-reflective and self-aware<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Is focused on their offering - value, happiness, fulfillment of physical, emotional and mental potential.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:33 Badass Unscripted – Agile Must Be Formless https://badassagile.com/2022/02/11/badass-unscripted-agile-must-be-formless/ Fri, 11 Feb 2022 14:52:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2661 The more we try to learn the 'rules' of Agile practice, the more we should be learning that there can be no rules. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. The more we try to learn the 'rules' of Agile practice, the more we should be learning that there can be no rules. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile. The more we try to learn the 'rules' of Agile practice, the more we should be learning that there can be no rules.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:50 Episode 204 – No Competition https://badassagile.com/2022/01/24/episode-204-no-competition/ Mon, 24 Jan 2022 14:50:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2658 Here’s how you know you have no competition. When you interact with people, notice if: -They make promises and then don’t keep them -They make excuses -They become harder to find when work has to be done -They complain about not knowing what to do, but fail to observe definitions, instructions or frameworks -They avoid conversations and actions that require change mindset -They talk about work, but never do any real work….plans are in spreadsheets and powerpoints, but nothing ever gets built. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Here’s how you know you have no competition. When you interact with people, notice if: -They make promises and then don’t keep them -They make excuses -They become harder to find when work has to be done Here’s how you know you have no competition.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> When you interact with people, notice if:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -They make promises and then don’t keep them<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -They make excuses<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -They become harder to find when work has to be done<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -They complain about not knowing what to do, but fail to observe definitions, instructions or frameworks<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -They avoid conversations and actions that require change mindset<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -They talk about work, but never do any real work….plans are in spreadsheets and powerpoints, but nothing ever gets built.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:04 Episode 203 – The Year Ahead https://badassagile.com/2022/01/06/episode-203-the-year-ahead/ Thu, 06 Jan 2022 14:47:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2655 At the end of each year, I like to look ahead to the currents and opportunities of our craft. While I see some progress here and there, I don't see potent shifts.  I'm learning that it's better to create them.  Will you join me?   Despite the prevalence of retrospectives and the value of looking back to celebrate wins and inventory lessons, I've found it more powerful to look ahead.  The future is ours to design, and I've discovered that part of leadership is the will to design it.  So let's get busy creating our 2022. I believe we should be applying our best energy to solving the most critical problems.   As of right now, I think those are: 1) how we use agile mindsets to respond to the shifting environments of work and wellness, and 2) how we finally attack the problems that inhibit scaling - mindset shift. Everywhere I look, the biggest challenge facing large organizations is people. We are not experiencing an exodus based on laziness or greed but a global cultural shift.  The necessity of working from home has created nothing short of a rebirth.  We have seen what is possible.  We've had a chance to contemplate what matters.   We realize that we accepted the status quo, working harder and longer days, too often to achieve pointless ends. We have sacrificed our health, growth, and family time to benefit our employers. I called this trend in one of my first-ever blog posts.  Written in 2005 on the now-defunct myspace.com, it was about how change happens in inches - imperceptible shifts that occur slowly over time.  Our liberty is chipped away - or clawed back - in tiny increments.  Ingesting them is less painful than swallowing the inevitable end. People are demanding better conditions as the remnants of their blind loyalty are crumbling like ash. Some are ditching the commute.  Some like the comfort of working from home.  Some feel the work-life balance is better.  Many are beginning to question the worth of giving 60-80 hours per week for little benefit and less happiness. Something is different this time. In sharp contrast to the past, businesses can no longer treat people as hot-swappable assets. In great numbers, we find great courage.  There's a new attitude at work - "It's just not worth it."  Companies can't afford to wait this one out or build a solution over several years.  People are expecting leadership.  To meet the challenge with silence now would shift the image of powerful, Fortune 500 companies into blundering, powerless egotists.  A failure to act in times of existential change will forever destroy trust. There are two opportunities for us.  The first is to help companies see the change and lead through it.  We can help them design their response.  I believe agilists must help leaders develop a concise and inspiring vision and help inform it.  After all, we are supposed to stand for happier, healthier teams.  We know firsthand that we can't inspire better delivery with a burned-out squad that has lost its faith.  We can show them what a better tomorrow looks like.   The second is to help the masses claim their future.  There is nothing wrong with capitalizing on change and uncertainty. Notice that neither of these has anything to do with software delivery.  Personally, I'm out of the coaching game. Specifically, I no longer coach software development teams.  At this stage, most companies that have adopted Agile either get the plot or are starting to realize where they're falling short.  Good counsel in this space is no longer hard to find.   My clients need the most help putting down the theory and getting after the practice. The biggest impediment is their willingness to accept change and act courageously in response to it. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile At the end of each year, I like to look ahead to the currents and opportunities of our craft. While I see some progress here and there, I don't see potent shifts.  I'm learning that it's better to create them.  Will you join me?   At the end of each year, I like to look ahead to the currents and opportunities of our craft. While I see some progress here and there, I don't see potent shifts.  I'm learning that it's better to create them.  Will you join me?  <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Despite the prevalence of retrospectives and the value of looking back to celebrate wins and inventory lessons, I've found it more powerful to look ahead.  The future is ours to design, and I've discovered that part of leadership is the will to design it.  So let's get busy creating our 2022.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I believe we should be applying our best energy to solving the most critical problems.   As of right now, I think those are: 1) how we use agile mindsets to respond to the shifting environments of work and wellness, and 2) how we finally attack the problems that inhibit scaling - mindset shift.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Everywhere I look, the biggest challenge facing large organizations is people. We are not experiencing an exodus based on laziness or greed but a global cultural shift.  The necessity of working from home has created nothing short of a rebirth.  We have seen what is possible.  We've had a chance to contemplate what matters.  <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We realize that we accepted the status quo, working harder and longer days, too often to achieve pointless ends. We have sacrificed our health, growth, and family time to benefit our employers.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I called this trend in one of my first-ever blog posts.  Written in 2005 on the now-defunct myspace.com, it was about how change happens in inches - imperceptible shifts that occur slowly over time.  Our liberty is chipped away - or clawed back - in tiny increments.  Ingesting them is less painful than swallowing the inevitable end.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> People are demanding better conditions as the remnants of their blind loyalty are crumbling like ash. Some are ditching the commute.  Some like the comfort of working from home.  Some feel the work-life balance is better.  Many are beginning to question the worth of giving 60-80 hours per week for little benefit and less happiness.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Something is different this time. In sharp contrast to the past, businesses can no longer treat people as hot-swappable assets. In great numbers, we find great courage.  There's a new attitude at work - "It's just not worth it."  Companies can't afford to wait this one out or build a solution over several years.  People are expecting leadership.  To meet the challenge with silence now would shift the image of powerful, Fortune 500 companies into blundering, powerless egotists.  A failure to act in times of existential change will forever destroy trust.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There are two opportunities for us.  The first is to help companies see the change and lead through it.  We can help them design their response.  I believe agilists must help leaders develop a concise and inspiring vision and help inform it.  After all, we are supposed to stand for happier, healthier teams.  We know firsthand that we can't inspire better delivery with a burned-out squad that has lost its faith.  We can show them what a better tomorrow looks like.  <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The second is to help the masses claim their future.  There is nothing wrong with capitalizing on change and uncertainty.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Notice that neither of these has anything to do with software delivery.  Personally, I'm out of the coaching game. Specifically, I no longer coach software development teams.  At this stage, most companies that have adopted Agile either get the plot or are starting to realize where they're falling short.  Good counsel in this space is no longer hard to find.  <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> My clients need the most help putting down the theory and getting after the practice. The biggest impediment is their willingness to accept change and act courageously in res... Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:28 Badass Unfiltered – What Are We Accountable For? https://badassagile.com/2021/11/30/badass-unfiltered-what-are-we-accountable-for/ Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:45:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2652 In the debate on measurement, we seem to have strong views on what we DON'T want to examine, but little to say on what we will put our hands up to be accountable for. We can't forget that a team is not just accountable to itself and the end customer. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. In the debate on measurement, we seem to have strong views on what we DON'T want to examine, but little to say on what we will put our hands up to be accountable for. We can't forget that a team is not just accountable to itself and the end customer. ... In the debate on measurement, we seem to have strong views on what we DON'T want to examine, but little to say on what we will put our hands up to be accountable for. We can't forget that a team is not just accountable to itself and the end customer.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:29 Episode 202 – The World Will Respond To Your Courage https://badassagile.com/2021/11/22/episode-202-the-world-will-respond-to-your-courage/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:43:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2649 One of the best things that has happened because of this podcast is inspiring courage worldwide. There's a fine line between recognition and impact.  I like hearing when people enjoy the show, but I like it more when what I say breaks your patterns of thinking and challenges you to not only think differently but to DO differently.   To be bold. To do more. The only way to generate courage in the world is to model it.  To do it.  You can't just talk about it or read about it.  It's nothing to get inspired about it - quite another to live it and breathe it. If and when something I say or do encourages people to take a leap - to speak truth to power, to demand change, to speak for true autonomy and trust for their teams - then I'm really living. I want to encourage you to try it for yourself this week.  Make a podcast. Write a book. Reach for a dream job or goal.  Change part of your life that hasn't been working for the past decade or two.  Make a bold commitment - publicly - and follow through.   When you do, you'll be showing people not only the results of courage but the experience of living a life of courage in action. And that's way more satisfying than leading, coaching or teaching 'stuff' - systems or processes or philosophies. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. One of the best things that has happened because of this podcast is inspiring courage worldwide. There's a fine line between recognition and impact.  I like hearing when people enjoy the show, but I like it more when what I say breaks your patterns ... One of the best things that has happened because of this podcast is inspiring courage worldwide.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There's a fine line between recognition and impact.  I like hearing when people enjoy the show, but I like it more when what I say breaks your patterns of thinking and challenges you to not only think differently but to DO differently.  <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> To be bold. To do more.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The only way to generate courage in the world is to model it.  To do it.  You can't just talk about it or read about it.  It's nothing to get inspired about it - quite another to live it and breathe it.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If and when something I say or do encourages people to take a leap - to speak truth to power, to demand change, to speak for true autonomy and trust for their teams - then I'm really living.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I want to encourage you to try it for yourself this week.  Make a podcast. Write a book. Reach for a dream job or goal.  Change part of your life that hasn't been working for the past decade or two.  Make a bold commitment - publicly - and follow through.  <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> When you do, you'll be showing people not only the results of courage but the experience of living a life of courage in action.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> And that's way more satisfying than leading, coaching or teaching 'stuff' - systems or processes or philosophies.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:40 Episode 201 – Comfortable? Then You’re Not Growing! https://badassagile.com/2021/11/07/episode-201-comfortable-then-youre-not-growing/ Sun, 07 Nov 2021 20:48:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2572 Nothing good - no uncommon outcome - is easy, otherwise, everyone would be doing it, and it wouldn't be uncommon.  How do you know if you're performing like an uncommon badass? Here are some guidelines  -If you are comfortable, you're not growing -If you're locked into a predictable pattern that you can do in your sleep, you're not growing (think of the RULES that we've defined for running standup, for example.  Do those rules make us better, or do they avoid tackling the harder issues that make great standups so rare?) -If you are never scared, and afraid to be scared, you're not growing. -If you catch yourself saying "it can't be done" or "it can't change", you're not growing Here's how to stay in growth mode: -Do things that are new and uncomfortable for just 20 minutes a day -Study books or concepts that you don't agree with, just to find learning and integration opportunities -Make sure to do something not just different, but HARD every once in a while. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Nothing good - no uncommon outcome - is easy, otherwise, everyone would be doing it, and it wouldn't be uncommon.  How do you know if you're performing like an uncommon badass? Here are some guidelines  -If you are comfortable, Nothing good - no uncommon outcome - is easy, otherwise, everyone would be doing it, and it wouldn't be uncommon.  How do you know if you're performing like an uncommon badass?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Here are some guidelines <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -If you are comfortable, you're not growing<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -If you're locked into a predictable pattern that you can do in your sleep, you're not growing (think of the RULES that we've defined for running standup, for example.  Do those rules make us better, or do they avoid tackling the harder issues that make great standups so rare?)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -If you are never scared, and afraid to be scared, you're not growing.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -If you catch yourself saying "it can't be done" or "it can't change", you're not growing<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Here's how to stay in growth mode:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Do things that are new and uncomfortable for just 20 minutes a day<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Study books or concepts that you don't agree with, just to find learning and integration opportunities<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Make sure to do something not just different, but HARD every once in a while.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:23 Episode 200 – The Most Important Lessons https://badassagile.com/2021/10/24/episode-200-the-most-important-lessons/ Sun, 24 Oct 2021 20:47:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2569 What are the key learnings that made me radically more effective? After 200 episodes, it's time to reflect! -First, some gratitude. Thank you to all who have listened to and supported the show. To all who have become members of The Forge, and supported me across multiple platforms, products and experiments.  You have taught me everything I know, and I'm nowhere near done. -Next, let's think about which principles and guidance (which are really all my reflections and thought experiments( have worked with insane levels of results Here are the principles that have not only persisted over time; but represent a departure from common thinking and have proved MOST valuable to practitioners.  Think of this as a short course in the Badass Agile way. 1. At the core of becoming badass is your ability to create your own reality. You can add value in a way that is fulfilling and native to you; being a truly unique voice.  You can create whatever you want in terms of team performance or outcomes.  Dream big and refuse to see the world as others see it. 2. The beauty of Agile rests in a single truth - consistency over time. This trumps massive effort, long hours, job titles, degrees and certification, book knowledge, expensive consultants, and an ever-expanding list of tips, techniques, and contradictory best practices. MAKE SMALL PROMISES, AND KEEP THEM. The smaller the better. The more consistent, the better. 3. Toughness still matters. No one can hand you safety, you have to claim it. Persisting through difficult times, ignoring haters and rejection, and laser-like focus for just a few minutes a day (see #2) is literally everything. 4. If Agile doesn't grow past tech, it will die there - probably really soon. 5. Agile represents change. If you can't understand human beings, see the meaning behind their actions and reactions, and effectively influence them to support and contribute to the change, none of this will work 6. Agile, Scrum, Kanban, etc are chalk line frameworks.  Dogmatic application and rejection of new or different thinking is as fatal in work as it is in politics or religion.  How you apply these processes to a problem or team will never be the same way twice. Admit you are almost always wrong and know basically nothing and you will have graduated to Master Coach. 7. Everything you know about Agile is already in The Empire Strikes Back. Re-watch the middle section twice a year and you'll be really OK.  "That is why you fail" is everything. 8. If Agile doesn't free us from the tyranny of long days and nights, especially right up on release day, we've learned nothing and we deserve to have it all burned down and start over. To quote Scrooged - "mankind should have been my business".   9. There is no right way or wrong way.  There is probably something you're doing too much of, and something you're not doing enough of. Heed the wisdom of 'start/stop/continue'.  Everything good comes from balancing and then rebalancing. Everything is always changing. 10. You can never transform everything 100% all at once. that's not how you build muscle, learn a skill, or upgrade the ship of Theseus. (Look it up.) Agile teaches us to prioritize. Let's make sure we learn that lesson in all we do. 11. Certification is education, not certification. 12. How much you know about agile or scrum is meaningless. How well you create value is everything.   13. Being badass really means painting strong pictures and moving toward them without hesitation or apology.  Your results in the real world are all that matter, not the opinions, thoughts, complaints, or criticisms of others. They are normal and expected, but have no bearing on the impact you make in this life.  Believe otherwise and be prepared to regret it at the end of your life.  Be massive and limitless. 14.  "Most people live lives of quiet desperation", (Thoreau). This may seem a little negative, What are the key learnings that made me radically more effective? After 200 episodes, it's time to reflect! -First, some gratitude. Thank you to all who have listened to and supported the show. To all who have become members of The Forge, What are the key learnings that made me radically more effective?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> After 200 episodes, it's time to reflect!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -First, some gratitude. Thank you to all who have listened to and supported the show. To all who have become members of The Forge, and supported me across multiple platforms, products and experiments.  You have taught me everything I know, and I'm nowhere near done.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Next, let's think about which principles and guidance (which are really all my reflections and thought experiments( have worked with insane levels of results<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Here are the principles that have not only persisted over time; but represent a departure from common thinking and have proved MOST valuable to practitioners.  Think of this as a short course in the Badass Agile way.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 1. At the core of becoming badass is your ability to create your own reality. You can add value in a way that is fulfilling and native to you; being a truly unique voice.  You can create whatever you want in terms of team performance or outcomes.  Dream big and refuse to see the world as others see it.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 2. The beauty of Agile rests in a single truth - consistency over time. This trumps massive effort, long hours, job titles, degrees and certification, book knowledge, expensive consultants, and an ever-expanding list of tips, techniques, and contradictory best practices. MAKE SMALL PROMISES, AND KEEP THEM. The smaller the better. The more consistent, the better.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 3. Toughness still matters. No one can hand you safety, you have to claim it. Persisting through difficult times, ignoring haters and rejection, and laser-like focus for just a few minutes a day (see #2) is literally everything.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 4. If Agile doesn't grow past tech, it will die there - probably really soon.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 5. Agile represents change. If you can't understand human beings, see the meaning behind their actions and reactions, and effectively influence them to support and contribute to the change, none of this will work<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 6. Agile, Scrum, Kanban, etc are chalk line frameworks.  Dogmatic application and rejection of new or different thinking is as fatal in work as it is in politics or religion.  How you apply these processes to a problem or team will never be the same way twice. Admit you are almost always wrong and know basically nothing and you will have graduated to Master Coach.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 7. Everything you know about Agile is already in The Empire Strikes Back. Re-watch the middle section twice a year and you'll be really OK.  "That is why you fail" is everything.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 8. If Agile doesn't free us from the tyranny of long days and nights, especially right up on release day, we've learned nothing and we deserve to have it all burned down and start over. To quote Scrooged - "mankind should have been my business".  <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 9. There is no right way or wrong way.  There is probably something you're doing too much of, and something you're not doing enough of. Heed the wisdom of 'start/stop/continue'.  Everything good comes from balancing and then rebalancing. Everything is always changing.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 10. You can never transform everything 100% all at once. that's not how you build muscle, learn a skill, or upgrade the ship of Theseus. (Look it up.) Agile teaches us to prioritize. Let's make sure we learn that lesson in all we do.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 11. Certification is education, not certification.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 12. How much you know about agile or scrum is meaningless. How well you create value is everything.  <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 13. Being badass really means painting strong pictures and moving toward them without hesitation or apology. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:16 Badass Unscripted – Seek Truth, No Matter The Source https://badassagile.com/2021/10/20/badass-unscripted-seek-truth-no-matter-the-source/ Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:45:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2566 We have a duty to seek the truth, even if it doesn't align with our existing beliefs.  To red-team our ideas; to challenge what is accepted and permitted without scrutiny. Otherwise, we fall to dogmatism and to preaching what we think is right just because we think it's right. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. We have a duty to seek the truth, even if it doesn't align with our existing beliefs.  To red-team our ideas; to challenge what is accepted and permitted without scrutiny. Otherwise, we fall to dogmatism and to preaching what we think is right just bec... We have a duty to seek the truth, even if it doesn't align with our existing beliefs.  To red-team our ideas; to challenge what is accepted and permitted without scrutiny. Otherwise, we fall to dogmatism and to preaching what we think is right just because we think it's right.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:16 Badass Unfiltered – You Have to Scale “Mattering” https://badassagile.com/2021/10/14/badass-unfiltered-you-have-to-scale-mattering/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:43:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2563 In a race to keep your talent, offering what YOU think they will like is a short route to failure. People want to matter. That can be hard to do when dealing with one person, much less 10,000. Nevertheless, if you want to be the envy of your industry, start thinking about how to make people feel like they matter. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. In a race to keep your talent, offering what YOU think they will like is a short route to failure. People want to matter. That can be hard to do when dealing with one person, much less 10,000. Nevertheless, if you want to be the envy of your industry, In a race to keep your talent, offering what YOU think they will like is a short route to failure. People want to matter. That can be hard to do when dealing with one person, much less 10,000. Nevertheless, if you want to be the envy of your industry, start thinking about how to make people feel like they matter.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 18:53 Episode 199 – Should We Eliminate Commitment? https://badassagile.com/2021/10/13/episode-199-should-we-eliminate-commitment/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 20:42:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2560 Let's have a little controversy today. People are afraid of commitment. They're starting to say we should change the word - eliminate it all together.  I'm fine with minimizing estimates.  I'm super fine with re-negotiating scope based on changing priorities on the ground. But I'm not OK with allowing words like commitment, accountability, and promises to leave the lexicon. Agile is about change. Change - transformation - or improvement of any kind implies movement.  We must move from where we are to today to where we want to be in the future in order to transform.  Movement requires action.  Neurons must fire. Muscles must activate. We must DO. And if we DO in the context of a team, we need to know what's happening next. Who will do what when?  How do we interdepend and interact?  This requires telling people what our actions will be - what will we DO and when will we do it?  In its simplest form, these are commitments.  And without them, we cannot blow away our customers.  We cannot delight the people who depend on us. Agile itself is a promise. A commitment to do better than we used to.  To create safety for each other not by softening words, but by making it ok to fail so we can learn effectively together. Without commitment, none of this will work. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Let's have a little controversy today. People are afraid of commitment. They're starting to say we should change the word - eliminate it all together.  I'm fine with minimizing estimates.  I'm super fine with re-negotiating scope based on changing p... Let's have a little controversy today.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> People are afraid of commitment. They're starting to say we should change the word - eliminate it all together.  I'm fine with minimizing estimates.  I'm super fine with re-negotiating scope based on changing priorities on the ground. But I'm not OK with allowing words like commitment, accountability, and promises to leave the lexicon.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Agile is about change. Change - transformation - or improvement of any kind implies movement.  We must move from where we are to today to where we want to be in the future in order to transform.  Movement requires action.  Neurons must fire. Muscles must activate. We must DO.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> And if we DO in the context of a team, we need to know what's happening next. Who will do what when?  How do we interdepend and interact?  This requires telling people what our actions will be - what will we DO and when will we do it?  In its simplest form, these are commitments.  And without them, we cannot blow away our customers.  We cannot delight the people who depend on us.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Agile itself is a promise. A commitment to do better than we used to.  To create safety for each other not by softening words, but by making it ok to fail so we can learn effectively together.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Without commitment, none of this will work.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:34 Badass Unscripted – What You Avoid Will Find You https://badassagile.com/2021/09/30/badass-unscripted-what-you-avoid-will-find-you/ Thu, 30 Sep 2021 20:41:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2557 It's my experience that what you avoid - whether it's because it scares you, or you believe you're no good at it - will find you.  Specifically, your inability to face and conquer your discomfort will continue to cause pain in your career, your happiness and your personal life. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. It's my experience that what you avoid - whether it's because it scares you, or you believe you're no good at it - will find you.  Specifically, your inability to face and conquer your discomfort will continue to cause pain in your career, It's my experience that what you avoid - whether it's because it scares you, or you believe you're no good at it - will find you.  Specifically, your inability to face and conquer your discomfort will continue to cause pain in your career, your happiness and your personal life.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:48 Episode 198 – Failure To Execute https://badassagile.com/2021/09/26/episode-198-failure-to-execute/ Sun, 26 Sep 2021 20:40:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2554 THE ONE FAILURE THAT KILLS ALL TEAM PROGRESS.....and how to solve it. Perhaps the most important thing Scrum teaches us to do is make and keep small commitments with consistency. On these points, I've spoken many times but I want to reveal that of all the human challenges I encounter in teams, it is this. Why can't people keep their word? -This problem exists everywhere - within our projects and beyond -Talk is cheap, and true action and fidelity to our commitments is rare -We all do, but it is a failure of great proportion that place low value on our word -Notice this week how many people have to be excused for missing a promise AFTER the deadline has passed. Notice how many people will even cancel or call in sick to avoid being accountable. Among the root causes are: -Overpromising -Depleted energy /poor time and energy management -Lack of alignment between passion and work -Poor communications and unclear expectations -unaddressed blockers -lack of urgency -Overwhelm In all of these cases, there are simple solutions.  One is to ask for help, another is to continuously communicate movement toward a small goal.  Proper sprint planning and standups should help, but a funny thing happens. People would rather be seen as late (and subsequently unreliable) than as needing help or renegotiating arrangements. There is another way.  Rally the team around their group and individual identity.  What do you want to be known for?  Ask people and they'll tell you - dependability, trustworthy, accountable.  Hold them to this higher ideal, and the commitment to the smaller deadlines will follow. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. THE ONE FAILURE THAT KILLS ALL TEAM PROGRESS.....and how to solve it. Perhaps the most important thing Scrum teaches us to do is make and keep small commitments with consistency. On these points, I've spoken many times but I want to reveal that o... THE ONE FAILURE THAT KILLS ALL TEAM PROGRESS.....and how to solve it.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Perhaps the most important thing Scrum teaches us to do is make and keep small commitments with consistency.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> On these points, I've spoken many times but I want to reveal that of all the human challenges I encounter in teams, it is this. Why can't people keep their word?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -This problem exists everywhere - within our projects and beyond<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Talk is cheap, and true action and fidelity to our commitments is rare<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -We all do, but it is a failure of great proportion that place low value on our word<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Notice this week how many people have to be excused for missing a promise AFTER the deadline has passed. Notice how many people will even cancel or call in sick to avoid being accountable. Among the root causes are:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Overpromising<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Depleted energy /poor time and energy management<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Lack of alignment between passion and work<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Poor communications and unclear expectations<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -unaddressed blockers<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -lack of urgency<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Overwhelm<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In all of these cases, there are simple solutions.  One is to ask for help, another is to continuously communicate movement toward a small goal.  Proper sprint planning and standups should help, but a funny thing happens. People would rather be seen as late (and subsequently unreliable) than as needing help or renegotiating arrangements.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There is another way.  Rally the team around their group and individual identity.  What do you want to be known for?  Ask people and they'll tell you - dependability, trustworthy, accountable.  Hold them to this higher ideal, and the commitment to the smaller deadlines will follow.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:47 Episode 197 – The Great Resignation https://badassagile.com/2021/09/21/episode-197-the-great-resignation/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 20:38:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2551 -Across the world, people are leaving - or thinking of leaving - their jobs and careers in stunning numbers. -Is the solution in Agile? -Perhaps because of the pandemic, people are waking up and lighting up to a different future.  -It may be the case that they're realizing that what they had been told was an unthinkable model of work is actually quite doable, with little or no downward impact on productivity. -People have enjoyed less commute time, more family time, more choice in how and where they work. -So how do we plug the drain? -compensation is not the only consideration. -flex hours and remote work play a heavy factor. People want to work where they want when they want. For too long, companies have rewarded butts-in-seats, long hours, and always-on engagement. Now that they're finding they have options, they want to tip the scale back in their favour; and once the veil has been lifted, it's hard to close it again -Increasingly important is supporting side projects and future hustle - If pensions and benefits are slowly eroding over time, people want to feel like they have an option to design income streams and passion projects for the uncertain future.   How Can Agile Help? -Whatever we do, we must invest but invest with intention. If we throw money, promotions, and flex time at a select few fence-jumpers, we have to be prepared to do so for all.  And that investment cannot be blind - we have to be clear about what we expect it to DO. -Ultimately, we want happier people. An engaged workforce simply delivers better results for the end customer. -We cannot afford to wait months or years for a definitive response. we need to communicate early and start LISTENING to needs - and implementing experiments and proposals so we can stem the exit -Leaders must admit that change is here, it is time for an adjustment and that people are your finest asset -We cannot see this as a stop-gap measure. We must insist on cultural change, on sustaining environments for people that not only attract the best talent but create enviable cultures that place the wellness and happiness of people at least as high as that of the customer ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. -Across the world, people are leaving - or thinking of leaving - their jobs and careers in stunning numbers. -Is the solution in Agile? -Perhaps because of the pandemic, people are waking up and lighting up to a different future.  -Across the world, people are leaving - or thinking of leaving - their jobs and careers in stunning numbers.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Is the solution in Agile?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Perhaps because of the pandemic, people are waking up and lighting up to a different future. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -It may be the case that they're realizing that what they had been told was an unthinkable model of work is actually quite doable, with little or no downward impact on productivity.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -People have enjoyed less commute time, more family time, more choice in how and where they work.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -So how do we plug the drain?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -compensation is not the only consideration.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -flex hours and remote work play a heavy factor. People want to work where they want when they want. For too long, companies have rewarded butts-in-seats, long hours, and always-on engagement. Now that they're finding they have options, they want to tip the scale back in their favour; and once the veil has been lifted, it's hard to close it again<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Increasingly important is supporting side projects and future hustle - If pensions and benefits are slowly eroding over time, people want to feel like they have an option to design income streams and passion projects for the uncertain future.  <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> How Can Agile Help?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Whatever we do, we must invest but invest with intention. If we throw money, promotions, and flex time at a select few fence-jumpers, we have to be prepared to do so for all.  And that investment cannot be blind - we have to be clear about what we expect it to DO.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Ultimately, we want happier people. An engaged workforce simply delivers better results for the end customer.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -We cannot afford to wait months or years for a definitive response. we need to communicate early and start LISTENING to needs - and implementing experiments and proposals so we can stem the exit<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Leaders must admit that change is here, it is time for an adjustment and that people are your finest asset<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -We cannot see this as a stop-gap measure. We must insist on cultural change, on sustaining environments for people that not only attract the best talent but create enviable cultures that place the wellness and happiness of people at least as high as that of the customer<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:19 Badass Unfiltered – Strength https://badassagile.com/2021/09/13/badass-unfiltered-strength/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 20:37:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2548 One of the critical pieces of leadership is strength - strength of character, ideas We're never taught how to be strong so strong has become a bad word, associated with bullies or pushinesss or anger or worse Strength means the ability to manage and control the thoughts and emotions that launch in response to injurious words or actions.  It means the ability to stay centred and unswayed.  It means resolve and grit. it means internal certainty. No MBA and no certification will teach you that. -Lash back when we feel offended, shame -Criticize in order to feel big, strong -Hate on the ideas of others - this one is huge in 2021 -Seek Attention and approval -Apologize for who they are, bow to the crowd ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. One of the critical pieces of leadership is strength - strength of character, ideas We're never taught how to be strong so strong has become a bad word, associated with bullies or pushinesss or anger or worse One of the critical pieces of leadership is strength - strength of character, ideas<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're never taught how to be strong so strong has become a bad word, associated with bullies or pushinesss or anger or worse<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Strength means the ability to manage and control the thoughts and emotions that launch in response to injurious words or actions.  It means the ability to stay centred and unswayed.  It means resolve and grit. it means internal certainty. No MBA and no certification will teach you that.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Lash back when we feel offended, shame<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Criticize in order to feel big, strong<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Hate on the ideas of others - this one is huge in 2021<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Seek Attention and approval<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Apologize for who they are, bow to the crowd<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 196 – Stay Hungry https://badassagile.com/2021/09/07/episode-196-stay-hungry/ Tue, 07 Sep 2021 20:35:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2545 The secret to boundless energy and consistent forward momentum is to stay hungry every day. Keep reaching, stretching, learning, and acting as if you're starting from zero.  Assume you know nothing, and nothing is guaranteed. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. The secret to boundless energy and consistent forward momentum is to stay hungry every day. Keep reaching, stretching, learning, and acting as if you're starting from zero.  Assume you know nothing, and nothing is guaranteed. The secret to boundless energy and consistent forward momentum is to stay hungry every day. Keep reaching, stretching, learning, and acting as if you're starting from zero.  Assume you know nothing, and nothing is guaranteed.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:17 Episode 195 – The Three Things That Destroy Agile Effectiveness https://badassagile.com/2021/08/29/episode-195-the-three-things-that-destroy-agile-effectiveness/ Sun, 29 Aug 2021 20:34:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2542 When looking for the cause of delivery issues in teams, think of the three P's. Permission Perfection Past ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. When looking for the cause of delivery issues in teams, think of the three P's. Permission Perfection Past ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile. When looking for the cause of delivery issues in teams, think of the three P's.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Permission<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Perfection<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Past<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:25 Badass Unscripted – A Great Coach Keeps Watch https://badassagile.com/2021/08/27/badass-unscripted-a-great-coach-keeps-watch/ Fri, 27 Aug 2021 20:32:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2539 Most teams are composed of people who have other day jobs. This will be particularly true of a product owner who has multiple priorities and projects, but increasingly true of all team members - they have multiple accountabilities across the organization. So how do you work with a team like that? They may not be living agile values every day...they may be getting different versions of it...agile is something you have to live with as a way of BEING, but you can't BE it for 30 minutes a day and expect change down to the soul level. Someone must stay vigilant.  We must make daily promises and keep them. We must set weekly goals. we must show product, not talk about progress.  We must keep focus and prioritize the high-value things. That means you need to keep them on the fundamentals. You need to help them become successful. You must shine a light on right thinking and right action so that they can develop right habits until...you don't have to be so vigilant, and they can just BE agile. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Most teams are composed of people who have other day jobs. This will be particularly true of a product owner who has multiple priorities and projects, but increasingly true of all team members - they have multiple accountabilities across the organizati... Most teams are composed of people who have other day jobs. This will be particularly true of a product owner who has multiple priorities and projects, but increasingly true of all team members - they have multiple accountabilities across the organization.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So how do you work with a team like that? They may not be living agile values every day...they may be getting different versions of it...agile is something you have to live with as a way of BEING, but you can't BE it for 30 minutes a day and expect change down to the soul level.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Someone must stay vigilant.  We must make daily promises and keep them. We must set weekly goals. we must show product, not talk about progress.  We must keep focus and prioritize the high-value things.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> That means you need to keep them on the fundamentals. You need to help them become successful. You must shine a light on right thinking and right action so that they can develop right habits until...you don't have to be so vigilant, and they can just BE agile.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:02 Badass Unfiltered – The Hero’s Arc https://badassagile.com/2021/08/24/badass-unfiltered-the-heros-arc/ Tue, 24 Aug 2021 20:31:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2536 A dark stage, a single light, and a stool. The feel of a live room (that we all miss) is the perfect crucible for a contemplation that becomes a rallying cry. What if we feel called to do more, be more? Is it out duty to lean into the uncomfortable? What happens if we fail to oppose a prevailing force that we know is wrong? ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. A dark stage, a single light, and a stool. The feel of a live room (that we all miss) is the perfect crucible for a contemplation that becomes a rallying cry. What if we feel called to do more, be more? Is it out duty to lean into the uncomfortable? A dark stage, a single light, and a stool. The feel of a live room (that we all miss) is the perfect crucible for a contemplation that becomes a rallying cry. What if we feel called to do more, be more? Is it out duty to lean into the uncomfortable? What happens if we fail to oppose a prevailing force that we know is wrong?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:03 Episode 194 – Do, Practice, Rehearse https://badassagile.com/2021/08/22/episode-194-do-practice-rehearse/ Sun, 22 Aug 2021 20:30:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2533 Too much of what we "know" about in the field of high performance comes from books, memes, or youtube videos. Inspiration is essential, so is knowledge, but it is how you ACT upon both of these that is a difference-maker. Can you identify what courageous leaps you took today?  What you were humble enough to learn? What you were disciplined enough to earn or get?  If not, you are studying, NOT practicing.  Rehearsal trumps learning any day. I used to be like this. I used to memorize all of the sayings and wisdom only to have it inaccessible to me when I most needed it.  The only way to get that is to pick an area so you can focus, decide on the outcomes you want, and learn to NOTICE when a new action is required from you in your daily life and work. Only when I was able to make slow changes and gain success did I build the required memory and confidence to do it again and again...and THEN it becomes a way of life. A daily performance. Jan 2021 Version LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Too much of what we "know" about in the field of high performance comes from books, memes, or youtube videos. Inspiration is essential, so is knowledge, but it is how you ACT upon both of these that is a difference-maker. Too much of what we "know" about in the field of high performance comes from books, memes, or youtube videos. Inspiration is essential, so is knowledge, but it is how you ACT upon both of these that is a difference-maker.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Can you identify what courageous leaps you took today?  What you were humble enough to learn? What you were disciplined enough to earn or get?  If not, you are studying, NOT practicing.  Rehearsal trumps learning any day.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I used to be like this. I used to memorize all of the sayings and wisdom only to have it inaccessible to me when I most needed it.  The only way to get that is to pick an area so you can focus, decide on the outcomes you want, and learn to NOTICE when a new action is required from you in your daily life and work.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Only when I was able to make slow changes and gain success did I build the required memory and confidence to do it again and again...and THEN it becomes a way of life. A daily performance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Jan 2021 Version<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:33 Badass Unscripted – Why You Need To Work On Your Shadow https://badassagile.com/2021/08/19/badass-unscripted-why-you-need-to-work-on-your-shadow/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 20:28:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2530 Was someone unjust in their words? Or are you just bad with criticism? Were you really just observing, or just scared to jump in? Are you working on yourself, waiting for the right moment, or scared to leap? Is something out of your league, or do you just tell yourself it is? This is shadow work. What tapes have you been playing your whole life that keep you from getting to another level of skill?  Rehearsal is not good enough - if you rehearse the wrong things, you will deliver a wrong performance. You have to work on your shadow. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Was someone unjust in their words? Or are you just bad with criticism? Were you really just observing, or just scared to jump in? Are you working on yourself, waiting for the right moment, or scared to leap? Is something out of your league, Was someone unjust in their words? Or are you just bad with criticism?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Were you really just observing, or just scared to jump in?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Are you working on yourself, waiting for the right moment, or scared to leap?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Is something out of your league, or do you just tell yourself it is?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is shadow work. What tapes have you been playing your whole life that keep you from getting to another level of skill?  Rehearsal is not good enough - if you rehearse the wrong things, you will deliver a wrong performance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You have to work on your shadow.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:23 Badass Unfiltered – Fences https://badassagile.com/2021/08/17/badass-unfiltered-fences/ Tue, 17 Aug 2021 20:27:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2527 Picture a smoky club. The spill of the stage light, hushed chatter, and the chiming of glasses and plates carrying good drinks and passable food punctuate the mood. A well-worn house mic and PA are the vessel. This is a space to create and connect. A true experiment in agile creativity. A completely fresh offering. Like a song with no melody. A verse with no meter. An abundance of logic has gotten us only so far. Could this be different? Join me in this very agile experiment. Unfiltered. Unedited. Raw, as it happens. This week, I've been thinking about fences. Picture a smoky club. The spill of the stage light, hushed chatter, and the chiming of glasses and plates carrying good drinks and passable food punctuate the mood. A well-worn house mic and PA are the vessel. Picture a smoky club. The spill of the stage light, hushed chatter, and the chiming of glasses and plates carrying good drinks and passable food punctuate the mood.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A well-worn house mic and PA are the vessel. This is a space to create and connect.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A true experiment in agile creativity. A completely fresh offering. Like a song with no melody. A verse with no meter.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> An abundance of logic has gotten us only so far. Could this be different?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join me in this very agile experiment. Unfiltered. Unedited. Raw, as it happens.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week, I've been thinking about fences. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 18:53 Episode 193 – Welcome Changing Requirements https://badassagile.com/2021/08/15/episode-193-welcome-changing-requirements/ Sun, 15 Aug 2021 20:25:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2524 Welcome changing requirements, even late in development. Agile processes harness change for the customer’s competitive advantage. This is what most people mean when they put in air quotes "Agile". A blessing and a curse, we use this to make our product more nimble and responsive, but in truth, we use it to excuse sloppy prioritization and execution when we allow new requirements to be suddenly added to the pile at any time. This principle is important in fighting the tendency to oppose change because we are already committed to a course of action or architecture, or afraid to admit we did it wrong (in every area of the business). Remember that the very processes inherent in scrum, kanban, lean, etc, are purpose build to eject what's not working, and reprioritize and rescope work based on the new reality on the ground. The perception that changing dates and scope is still a big no-no is what causes resistance here. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Welcome changing requirements, even late in development. Agile processes harness change for the customer’s competitive advantage. This is what most people mean when they put in air quotes "Agile". A blessing and a curse, Welcome changing requirements, even late in development. Agile processes harness change for the customer’s competitive advantage.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is what most people mean when they put in air quotes "Agile".<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A blessing and a curse, we use this to make our product more nimble and responsive, but in truth, we use it to excuse sloppy prioritization and execution when we allow new requirements to be suddenly added to the pile at any time.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This principle is important in fighting the tendency to oppose change because we are already committed to a course of action or architecture, or afraid to admit we did it wrong (in every area of the business).<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Remember that the very processes inherent in scrum, kanban, lean, etc, are purpose build to eject what's not working, and reprioritize and rescope work based on the new reality on the ground. The perception that changing dates and scope is still a big no-no is what causes resistance here.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:57 Badass Unscripted – How To See https://badassagile.com/2021/08/11/badass-unscripted-how-to-see/ Wed, 11 Aug 2021 20:24:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2521 You cannot ascend if your beliefs, routines thoughts, experiences and emotions are limited to your present circumstances and reality. Think and feel bigger than your environment. Artists see. So do innovators and problem solvers. Therefore agile itself is a form of artistry.... LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. You cannot ascend if your beliefs, routines thoughts, experiences and emotions are limited to your present circumstances and reality. Think and feel bigger than your environment. Artists see. So do innovators and problem solvers. You cannot ascend if your beliefs, routines thoughts, experiences and emotions are limited to your present circumstances and reality. Think and feel bigger than your environment.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Artists see. So do innovators and problem solvers. Therefore agile itself is a form of artistry....<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:14 Episode 192 – Come With Me https://badassagile.com/2021/08/08/episode-192-come-with-me/ Sun, 08 Aug 2021 20:22:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2518 "Come With Me If You Want To Live" - The Terminator. At any stage in a transformation or ramp-up, mayhem or uncertainty can undo some of your progress. The consequences of standing still aren't obvious to everyone - it just feels safer. You can almost feel the confusion and frustration of your team members or clients. Sometimes you just have to extend your hand and say "come with me if you want to live". LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. "Come With Me If You Want To Live" - The Terminator. At any stage in a transformation or ramp-up, mayhem or uncertainty can undo some of your progress. The consequences of standing still aren't obvious to everyone - it just feels safer. "Come With Me If You Want To Live" - The Terminator.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> At any stage in a transformation or ramp-up, mayhem or uncertainty can undo some of your progress. The consequences of standing still aren't obvious to everyone - it just feels safer. You can almost feel the confusion and frustration of your team members or clients.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sometimes you just have to extend your hand and say "come with me if you want to live".<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:24 Badass Unscripted – More Output Than Anyone https://badassagile.com/2021/08/05/badass-unscripted-more-output-than-anyone/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 20:21:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2515 The pride that comes from creating more output = although not necessarily expending more effort - than anyone you know. This comes from working with clients who feel everything they do is a herculean lift, and the mindset shattering that occurs when you show them how easily you can produce 10x what they think is reasonable without blinking an eye. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. The pride that comes from creating more output = although not necessarily expending more effort - than anyone you know. This comes from working with clients who feel everything they do is a herculean lift, and the mindset shattering that occurs when yo... The pride that comes from creating more output = although not necessarily expending more effort - than anyone you know. This comes from working with clients who feel everything they do is a herculean lift, and the mindset shattering that occurs when you show them how easily you can produce 10x what they think is reasonable without blinking an eye.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:11 Episode 191 – Principle 1 – Do We Prioritize The Customer? https://badassagile.com/2021/08/03/episode-191-principle-1-do-we-prioritize-the-customer/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 20:20:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2512 Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software. Do we do this? No, we don't. It's one of the biggest problems with Agile. -The key word here is actually 'priority'. When you watch teams at work, you see what their priorities are - metrics, safety, certainly, plan, budget, and speed -"highest" priority means that you can, of course, commit time and energy to the other things, but they're not supposed to take as much time and energy as customer value -Do we make things that customers want and will pay for versus things we have in inventory that we want to sell them? -you can now replace the word 'software' with just about any other word - product, service, even process -early also matters.  too often, sprints are extended to 1-3 months, either explicitly or by 'bundling" things into quarterly releases -continuous is also interesting - we have a lot to learn about 'one and done' software or product drops that easily could be expanded, enhanced or evolved into new products and new opportunities LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software. Do we do this? No, we don't. It's one of the biggest problems with Agile. -The key word here is actually 'priority'. Our highest priority is to satisfy the customer through early and continuous delivery of valuable software.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Do we do this? No, we don't. It's one of the biggest problems with Agile.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -The key word here is actually 'priority'. When you watch teams at work, you see what their priorities are - metrics, safety, certainly, plan, budget, and speed<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -"highest" priority means that you can, of course, commit time and energy to the other things, but they're not supposed to take as much time and energy as customer value<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Do we make things that customers want and will pay for versus things we have in inventory that we want to sell them?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -you can now replace the word 'software' with just about any other word - product, service, even process<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -early also matters.  too often, sprints are extended to 1-3 months, either explicitly or by 'bundling" things into quarterly releases<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -continuous is also interesting - we have a lot to learn about 'one and done' software or product drops that easily could be expanded, enhanced or evolved into new products and new opportunities<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:39 Badass Unscripted – How To Change Culture https://badassagile.com/2021/07/28/badass-unscripted-how-to-change-culture/ Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:18:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2509 I can change your culture in 5 minutes. It's commitment and consistency that take time. It's overcoming the disbelief and old attitudes. The first thing we do wrong when trying to change culture is to plan it and approve it.  Culture change requires, like good software, continuous delivery of new value.  The most important thing to get right is inspiration. Next, the implementation has to be swift and small BUT it must be driven by passionate, focused individuals. It can't be left to those who are 50% convinced. Small teams driving cultural change will be more comfortable with experimentation and failure. So if their work doesn't catch fire, they are undaunted. What matters is the effort of change. Not a specific output. Spreading change is a difficult and uphill push. It is THE leading cause of agile failure. What is required here is internal certainty and consistency. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. I can change your culture in 5 minutes. It's commitment and consistency that take time. It's overcoming the disbelief and old attitudes. The first thing we do wrong when trying to change culture is to plan it and approve it. I can change your culture in 5 minutes. It's commitment and consistency that take time. It's overcoming the disbelief and old attitudes.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The first thing we do wrong when trying to change culture is to plan it and approve it.  Culture change requires, like good software, continuous delivery of new value.  The most important thing to get right is inspiration. Next, the implementation has to be swift and small BUT it must be driven by passionate, focused individuals. It can't be left to those who are 50% convinced.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Small teams driving cultural change will be more comfortable with experimentation and failure. So if their work doesn't catch fire, they are undaunted. What matters is the effort of change. Not a specific output.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Spreading change is a difficult and uphill push. It is THE leading cause of agile failure. What is required here is internal certainty and consistency.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:13 Episode 190 – The Boldest Thing You Can Do https://badassagile.com/2021/07/26/episode-190-the-boldest-thing-you-can-do/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:17:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2506 One way to begin to change the arc of your life as a leader is to ask "what is the boldest thing I can do today"? Your day will present you with opportunities and choices. What you choose reflects your attitude toward comfort and risk.  How do you force yourself to take the road less travelled; to do the thing that you most fear, to continuously live in the fear zone?  By asking yourself this simple question first thing in the morning. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. One way to begin to change the arc of your life as a leader is to ask "what is the boldest thing I can do today"? Your day will present you with opportunities and choices. What you choose reflects your attitude toward comfort and risk. One way to begin to change the arc of your life as a leader is to ask "what is the boldest thing I can do today"?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Your day will present you with opportunities and choices. What you choose reflects your attitude toward comfort and risk.  How do you force yourself to take the road less travelled; to do the thing that you most fear, to continuously live in the fear zone?  By asking yourself this simple question first thing in the morning.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:07 Badass Unscripted – Solve Their Biggest Problem https://badassagile.com/2021/07/21/badass-unscripted-solve-their-biggest-problem/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 20:16:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2503 The most profitable and in-demand agile practitioner will be the one who can solve important, complex and valuable problems efficiently and confidently. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. The most profitable and in-demand agile practitioner will be the one who can solve important, complex and valuable problems efficiently and confidently. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle. The most profitable and in-demand agile practitioner will be the one who can solve important, complex and valuable problems efficiently and confidently.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:10 Episode 189 – The Best Source of Customer Value https://badassagile.com/2021/07/18/episode-189-the-best-source-of-customer-value/ Sun, 18 Jul 2021 20:14:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2500 The greatest, most revealing question isn't always "what do you need?".  It's just as often, "what isnt working?". Every pain reveals an opportunity. As agilists, we should be experts in resolving blockers.  Finding and fixing pain points is what we do ....or do we? To get good at fixing pain and struggle, identifying it is only the first step.  We also have to make sure that we aggressively ask "what else might work"?  Dogged persistence to be the best problem solvers and MVP'ers in the world looks like "I absolutely will not stop until I find a way to move forward and deliver value NOW. It cannot wait, it cannot be compromised". LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. The greatest, most revealing question isn't always "what do you need?".  It's just as often, "what isnt working?". Every pain reveals an opportunity. As agilists, we should be experts in resolving blockers. The greatest, most revealing question isn't always "what do you need?".  It's just as often, "what isnt working?".<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Every pain reveals an opportunity. As agilists, we should be experts in resolving blockers.  Finding and fixing pain points is what we do ....or do we?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> To get good at fixing pain and struggle, identifying it is only the first step.  We also have to make sure that we aggressively ask "what else might work"?  Dogged persistence to be the best problem solvers and MVP'ers in the world looks like "I absolutely will not stop until I find a way to move forward and deliver value NOW. It cannot wait, it cannot be compromised".<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:10 Badass Unscripted – Cameras Off https://badassagile.com/2021/07/14/badass-unscripted-cameras-off/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:11:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2497 I get asked "how can i get teams to turn their cameras on and get engaged?".  Engagement is YOUR job. A great facilitator doesn't need cameras, visuals, or physical presence to make unforgettable impact. Even if there was an advantage to having cameras on, I want you to be the kind of leader and facilitator that can operate in any condition and still grab that audience. Great communications have never been about the how; they're about the 'why?'. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. I get asked "how can i get teams to turn their cameras on and get engaged?".  Engagement is YOUR job. A great facilitator doesn't need cameras, visuals, or physical presence to make unforgettable impact. Even if there was an advantage to having cameras... I get asked "how can i get teams to turn their cameras on and get engaged?".  Engagement is YOUR job. A great facilitator doesn't need cameras, visuals, or physical presence to make unforgettable impact. Even if there was an advantage to having cameras on, I want you to be the kind of leader and facilitator that can operate in any condition and still grab that audience. Great communications have never been about the how; they're about the 'why?'.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:29 Episode 187 – Paint With The Big Brushes https://badassagile.com/2021/07/14/episode-187-paint-with-the-big-brushes/ Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:01:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2488 Creativity requires freedom. The ability to desire and dream with impunity.  That doesn't happen by accident. You have to enable and defend it. Remove the cost of failureStand between your team (and their creativity) and danger (rejection, judgment)Once earned, make sure the brushstrokes are big and colourful, otherwise nothing changesGrowth and development is done in consistent single-digit developments. Innovation is often done in grand moments that emerge from the daily disciplinesDream big. You're going to fail anyway - why fail at something small? ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Creativity requires freedom. The ability to desire and dream with impunity.  That doesn't happen by accident. You have to enable and defend it. Remove the cost of failureStand between your team (and their creativity) and danger (rejection, Creativity requires freedom. The ability to desire and dream with impunity.  That doesn't happen by accident. You have to enable and defend it.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Remove the cost of failureStand between your team (and their creativity) and danger (rejection, judgment)Once earned, make sure the brushstrokes are big and colourful, otherwise nothing changesGrowth and development is done in consistent single-digit developments. Innovation is often done in grand moments that emerge from the daily disciplinesDream big. You're going to fail anyway - why fail at something small?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:17 Episode 188 – Patience and Persistence https://badassagile.com/2021/07/11/episode-188-patience-and-persistence/ Sun, 11 Jul 2021 20:09:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2494 To grow yourself AND your team, develop your patience and persistence. Although the industry would like you to believe that great delivery and performance are days away, the really good stuff takes time. In the beginning, we all have to find our feet.  At the bottom of the hill, everything is a climb.  If you can't push consistently upward, gravity will pull you right back down. A new team might even resist the ascent; scurrying back to their cubicles so they can stay out of sight and privately fall back to the way we've always done things. In the beginning, there is a lot of frustration and impatience when results don't come. Things won't seem to be working, and that will create a feeling of panic and a loss of safety. Despite the marketing materials, this doesn't feel better.  This doesn't feel good.  The tension, doubt, and dissent are palpable. In the beginning, you will deliver less than you are capable of. You will question if you are worthy, you willl question if this is the right path for you. You will question if you are capable. There are two things you need to do at the same time. 1. Be patient 2. Be persistent Your character as a leader, and in fact as a human being are determined by how you handle confusion, disarray and failure to perform - not just in the beginning - but throughout your development and career. PATIENCE: -You need to watch teams go through the motions -You need to let them fail. (Sometimes badly) -You need to protect them from the cost of failure -You need to resist shifting course too early and too often. Don't panic - be comfortable with uncomfortable -You need to be able to get "out of your head" and see progress, however small. PERSISTENCE: -You can never take your foot off the gas -You can never stop learning -You can never turn your back on (give up on) yourself or your team -You need to meet people where they're at and accept what is -You need multiple ways to get the job done -You need to see success as small but consistent effort over time, not a big bang result ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. To grow yourself AND your team, develop your patience and persistence. Although the industry would like you to believe that great delivery and performance are days away, the really good stuff takes time. In the beginning, To grow yourself AND your team, develop your patience and persistence.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Although the industry would like you to believe that great delivery and performance are days away, the really good stuff takes time.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In the beginning, we all have to find our feet.  At the bottom of the hill, everything is a climb.  If you can't push consistently upward, gravity will pull you right back down.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A new team might even resist the ascent; scurrying back to their cubicles so they can stay out of sight and privately fall back to the way we've always done things.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In the beginning, there is a lot of frustration and impatience when results don't come. Things won't seem to be working, and that will create a feeling of panic and a loss of safety. Despite the marketing materials, this doesn't feel better.  This doesn't feel good.  The tension, doubt, and dissent are palpable.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In the beginning, you will deliver less than you are capable of. You will question if you are worthy, you willl question if this is the right path for you. You will question if you are capable.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There are two things you need to do at the same time.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 1. Be patient<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 2. Be persistent<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Your character as a leader, and in fact as a human being are determined by how you handle confusion, disarray and failure to perform - not just in the beginning - but throughout your development and career.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PATIENCE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -You need to watch teams go through the motions<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -You need to let them fail. (Sometimes badly)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -You need to protect them from the cost of failure<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -You need to resist shifting course too early and too often. Don't panic - be comfortable with uncomfortable<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -You need to be able to get "out of your head" and see progress, however small.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PERSISTENCE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -You can never take your foot off the gas<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -You can never stop learning<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -You can never turn your back on (give up on) yourself or your team<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -You need to meet people where they're at and accept what is<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -You need multiple ways to get the job done<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -You need to see success as small but consistent effort over time, not a big bang result<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:18 Badass Unscripted – Distractions https://badassagile.com/2021/07/07/badass-unscripted-distractions/ Wed, 07 Jul 2021 20:03:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2491 The biggest disruptor of productivity is distraction. No matter how small, distractions interrupt flow, engagement, and deep work. The biggest offender is usually electronics - smartphones, laptops, wearables - but really, its anywhere you choose to allow your focus to escape to. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. The biggest disruptor of productivity is distraction. No matter how small, distractions interrupt flow, engagement, and deep work. The biggest offender is usually electronics - smartphones, laptops, wearables - but really, The biggest disruptor of productivity is distraction. No matter how small, distractions interrupt flow, engagement, and deep work. The biggest offender is usually electronics - smartphones, laptops, wearables - but really, its anywhere you choose to allow your focus to escape to.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:11 Episode 186 – Own Your Time https://badassagile.com/2021/06/28/episode-186-own-your-time/ Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:58:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2485 We must be careful to ensure that we own our time. We frequently complain that we are 'overloaded' Overwhelm is not something that is done TO YOU. It is something that you accept; or even welcome. The antidote is simple but hard: Say no all day every dayLimit your participation in meetingsDelegate, automate, eliminate, integrateDon't seek perfection or any '100%' measure (always on time, workout 7 days a week, always available)Never book meetings with more than 8 people for more than 20 minutes - anything else excuses "laziness of thought and action" (using time because its there) and invites too many voices - as well as prioritizing consensus.Turn off all notifications that demand your response (messaging apps, emails, calls) LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. We must be careful to ensure that we own our time. We frequently complain that we are 'overloaded' Overwhelm is not something that is done TO YOU. It is something that you accept; or even welcome. The antidote is simple but hard: We must be careful to ensure that we own our time.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We frequently complain that we are 'overloaded'<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Overwhelm is not something that is done TO YOU. It is something that you accept; or even welcome.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The antidote is simple but hard:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Say no all day every dayLimit your participation in meetingsDelegate, automate, eliminate, integrateDon't seek perfection or any '100%' measure (always on time, workout 7 days a week, always available)Never book meetings with more than 8 people for more than 20 minutes - anything else excuses "laziness of thought and action" (using time because its there) and invites too many voices - as well as prioritizing consensus.Turn off all notifications that demand your response (messaging apps, emails, calls)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:23 Agile In Toronto At Night – Adam Smith https://badassagile.com/2021/06/22/agile-in-toronto-at-night-adam-smith/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:56:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2482 Most of us (especially in the midst of global stay-at-home orders) experience our favourite brands digitally far more than we do physically. Great creative and experience design is fascinating; especially knowing it can make or break attraction and loyalty. Adam Smith, of Tension (https://wearetension.com) is in the business of partnering with firms along the entire strategy-to-build cycle. His fractional service offering is a great study in democratizing high-end services for all. In this episode Adam shares his story of finding his way to passionate, fulfilling work, how agile and design are related, and why design partnerships are critical to building a brand. You can reach Adam via email at adam@wearetension.com, and find his LinkedIn profile here. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Most of us (especially in the midst of global stay-at-home orders) experience our favourite brands digitally far more than we do physically. Great creative and experience design is fascinating; especially knowing it can make or break attraction and loy... Most of us (especially in the midst of global stay-at-home orders) experience our favourite brands digitally far more than we do physically. Great creative and experience design is fascinating; especially knowing it can make or break attraction and loyalty.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Adam Smith, of Tension (https://wearetension.com) is in the business of partnering with firms along the entire strategy-to-build cycle. His fractional service offering is a great study in democratizing high-end services for all. In this episode Adam shares his story of finding his way to passionate, fulfilling work, how agile and design are related, and why design partnerships are critical to building a brand.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can reach Adam via email at adam@wearetension.com, and find his LinkedIn profile here.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 47:46 Badass Unscripted – Overdeliver https://badassagile.com/2021/06/16/badass-unscripted-overdeliver/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:31:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2479 If you're struggling to get exceptional traction or results with your clients...try this.  Set the bar to "Overdeliver". This means declaring an intention of delivering exceptional, unexpected value.  It means asking for feedback against that intention. "How can I overdeliver with an exceptional (experience today, outcome this week, etc)? And at every opportunity, ask..."did i/we overdeliver this week?"  And if not ask why not. Creating this exception and superior bar of service excellence, and insisting on being measured on it, forces you to work harder toward your goal because you know what people are watching you FOR. What they expect.  And if you're afraid to set the expectation high...don't be. You're going to encounter failure anyway, so why not fail at something huge instead of something small? LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile If you're struggling to get exceptional traction or results with your clients...try this.  Set the bar to "Overdeliver". This means declaring an intention of delivering exceptional, unexpected value.  It means asking for feedback against that intent... If you're struggling to get exceptional traction or results with your clients...try this.  Set the bar to "Overdeliver".<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This means declaring an intention of delivering exceptional, unexpected value.  It means asking for feedback against that intention. "How can I overdeliver with an exceptional (experience today, outcome this week, etc)?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> And at every opportunity, ask..."did i/we overdeliver this week?"  And if not ask why not.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Creating this exception and superior bar of service excellence, and insisting on being measured on it, forces you to work harder toward your goal because you know what people are watching you FOR. What they expect.  And if you're afraid to set the expectation high...don't be. You're going to encounter failure anyway, so why not fail at something huge instead of something small?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:50 Episode 185 – The Best Questions https://badassagile.com/2021/06/13/episode-185-the-best-questions/ Sun, 13 Jun 2021 15:33:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2402 Some people want direction.  But for those that don't, leading means helping them get where they want to go.  That starts with great questions. When you lead, you can't often push.  You may know where you want to steer people, or you may want to leave that up to the individual or team.  But part of coaching is bringing your expertise and certainty to the game...so how do you do that? Questions help people uncover where they want to go.  They can also help create rails - freedom with safety. Examples of great questions: -What do you want?-Why do you want that?-What else might get you there?-What are the beliefs you have about....(x)?-When I say....what does that make you think of?-When have you seen this work?  Not work?-What's really happening?-What else do I need to know?-What's most important to you?  Why?-How can we get more of what we want?-What do you need to make that happen? LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Some people want direction.  But for those that don't, leading means helping them get where they want to go.  That starts with great questions. When you lead, you can't often push.  You may know where you want to steer people, Some people want direction.  But for those that don't, leading means helping them get where they want to go.  That starts with great questions.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> When you lead, you can't often push.  You may know where you want to steer people, or you may want to leave that up to the individual or team.  But part of coaching is bringing your expertise and certainty to the game...so how do you do that?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Questions help people uncover where they want to go.  They can also help create rails - freedom with safety.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Examples of great questions:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -What do you want?-Why do you want that?-What else might get you there?-What are the beliefs you have about....(x)?-When I say....what does that make you think of?-When have you seen this work?  Not work?-What's really happening?-What else do I need to know?-What's most important to you?  Why?-How can we get more of what we want?-What do you need to make that happen?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:53 Episode 184 – How Much Does Uncertainty Cost You? https://badassagile.com/2021/06/06/episode-184-how-much-does-uncertainty-cost-you/ Sun, 06 Jun 2021 15:36:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2404 Seeking certainty costs you time and money.   Think about how much. This topic isn't new, but it is perhaps the most pervasive cause of failure and disappointment in teams of every kind. It is also the toughest problem to crack. Seeking certainty means placing a higher value on consensus or evidence BEFORE acting - building, releasing, etc. No one is immune to this problem.  It's everywhere We seek to avoid mistakes or conflict, which is impossible. The master skill here is the 'courage to deal with the fallout of wrong or unpopular decisions' Without this courage, two things are taken away from you - speed to market, and the sheen and polish of a decisive leader However, courage is hard to 'get'.  Here are some things that might help give yourself (and others) more courage: -Courage is a muscle.  It doesn't grow without use and challenge.   Crisis.  Pain. -Challenge yourself to lean into your fear zone every day by having difficult conversations and inspiring others to do the same When influencing others to make the leap, it's helpful to: -let them fail sometimes so they can experience the effects-offer to take care of the executive support problem if they feel like they won't have backing-create "what if there was no..." or "what if you had everything you needed..." scenarios-inventory their beliefs about going NOW-always ask what else might work, and 'why not?" LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Seeking certainty costs you time and money.   Think about how much. This topic isn't new, but it is perhaps the most pervasive cause of failure and disappointment in teams of every kind. It is also the toughest problem to crack. Seeking certainty costs you time and money.   Think about how much.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This topic isn't new, but it is perhaps the most pervasive cause of failure and disappointment in teams of every kind.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It is also the toughest problem to crack.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Seeking certainty means placing a higher value on consensus or evidence BEFORE acting - building, releasing, etc.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> No one is immune to this problem.  It's everywhere<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We seek to avoid mistakes or conflict, which is impossible.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The master skill here is the 'courage to deal with the fallout of wrong or unpopular decisions'<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Without this courage, two things are taken away from you - speed to market, and the sheen and polish of a decisive leader<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> However, courage is hard to 'get'.  Here are some things that might help give yourself (and others) more courage:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Courage is a muscle.  It doesn't grow without use and challenge.   Crisis.  Pain.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Challenge yourself to lean into your fear zone every day by having difficult conversations and inspiring others to do the same<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> When influencing others to make the leap, it's helpful to:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -let them fail sometimes so they can experience the effects-offer to take care of the executive support problem if they feel like they won't have backing-create "what if there was no..." or "what if you had everything you needed..." scenarios-inventory their beliefs about going NOW-always ask what else might work, and 'why not?"<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:34 Badass Unscripted – Stretch Goals https://badassagile.com/2021/06/03/badass-unscripted-stretch-goals/ Thu, 03 Jun 2021 15:38:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2409 I was recently caught in an online conversation about how its inhumane to give teams stretch goals.We've been fooled into believing that this is how people are getting more and more stressedStretch goals do not mean longer hours or added performance pressure.  It means getting people to find ways to get better.  To produce more with less effort.  To be more effective.  To bring more passion to their work, to take new things and make them habitual so they can focus on the stuff that matters.Here's the deal.  If you don't tear muscle, it doesn't grow.  If you don't challenge the mind, it doesn't expand.  If you don't push your limits, you never get to see what you're made of, and how far you can go.That distaste you feel for being pushed in not injustice, it is fear.So get out there and ask to be pushed.  We already live soft, easy lives, stop asking for a pass on the hard challenges that define a life well lived. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. I was recently caught in an online conversation about how its inhumane to give teams stretch goals.We've been fooled into believing that this is how people are getting more and more stressedStretch goals do not mean longer hours or added performance pr... I was recently caught in an online conversation about how its inhumane to give teams stretch goals.We've been fooled into believing that this is how people are getting more and more stressedStretch goals do not mean longer hours or added performance pressure.  It means getting people to find ways to get better.  To produce more with less effort.  To be more effective.  To bring more passion to their work, to take new things and make them habitual so they can focus on the stuff that matters.Here's the deal.  If you don't tear muscle, it doesn't grow.  If you don't challenge the mind, it doesn't expand.  If you don't push your limits, you never get to see what you're made of, and how far you can go.That distaste you feel for being pushed in not injustice, it is fear.So get out there and ask to be pushed.  We already live soft, easy lives, stop asking for a pass on the hard challenges that define a life well lived.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:09 Episode 183 – Creating The Best Companies To Work For https://badassagile.com/2021/05/30/episode-183-creating-the-best-companies-to-work-for/ Sun, 30 May 2021 15:42:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2413 If you want to work for "the best companies to work for" - make it yourself. Great companies must model the ability to venture into the unknown and the uncommon in order to attain and sustain greatness. It is possible whether the organization is large or small, but large organizations carry an additional challenge of overcoming negative will - the tendency to push back against progress to keep the organism safe and comfortable You can still do it...but it requires much more effort and determinationIt requires the ability to fail publiclyIt requires a comfort level with constantly offending and upsetting peopleIt requires a rivalry with the status quoIt requires a trust relationship with the most senior leadership to shine a light on the cause - you must never fight this enemy in darkness In a way, you have to enjoy the punches. You have to remember that the "obstacle is the way"This is the antithesis of the easy and light path. Agreeable, one of the crowd, the grey man. You fight so much that sometimes it feels odd to agree. It is a conscious choice to believe what you believe - the belief system of (not just) a rebel, but a pioneer. To want the best for your client and teams. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. If you want to work for "the best companies to work for" - make it yourself. Great companies must model the ability to venture into the unknown and the uncommon in order to attain and sustain greatness. If you want to work for "the best companies to work for" - make it yourself.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Great companies must model the ability to venture into the unknown and the uncommon in order to attain and sustain greatness.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It is possible whether the organization is large or small, but large organizations carry an additional challenge of overcoming negative will - the tendency to push back against progress to keep the organism safe and comfortable<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can still do it...but it requires much more effort and determinationIt requires the ability to fail publiclyIt requires a comfort level with constantly offending and upsetting peopleIt requires a rivalry with the status quoIt requires a trust relationship with the most senior leadership to shine a light on the cause - you must never fight this enemy in darkness<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In a way, you have to enjoy the punches. You have to remember that the "obstacle is the way"This is the antithesis of the easy and light path. Agreeable, one of the crowd, the grey man. You fight so much that sometimes it feels odd to agree.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It is a conscious choice to believe what you believe - the belief system of (not just) a rebel, but a pioneer. To want the best for your client and teams.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:16 Badass Unscripted – The Truth About Badasses https://badassagile.com/2021/05/27/badass-unscripted-the-truth-about-badasses/ Thu, 27 May 2021 15:46:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2418 We don't like to hear about it, but there's a certain kind of practitioner who is certain and confident in every situation.  Either they know what to do, or they'll figure it out.  They have no natural predators Nobody likes to hear it, but there is such a thing as the person who doesn't need rules, instructions, or best practices.  They don't need permission to do anything.  They can't be bought or sold, or bullied. They have made their peace with their place in the world, their bigness and smallness.  They are prepared to be both right and wrong at once and have no preference for either.  They understand their purpose, how to serve it, what matters and what doesn't.  Because of this, they have a healthy relationship with fear.  They take their energy from it, yet refuse to be limited by it. And because of this, they have unique, unshakeable confidence and certainty.What they do is risky and sometimes dangerous - sometimes damaging, but much less so than the alternative - a life of compromise and bending to the will of others.  To popular opinion, political correctness, the latest fashion or causes. They have a presence, a strength, a charisma that is not the absence of weakness, humanity or authenticity...quite the opposite.  They are a complete blend and balance of the range of human triumph and failure. They speak directly but only when needed.  They prefer acceptance to attachment.They are in complete control of their emotions We don't want to hear about the badass, so we try to discredit their abilities - precisely for the reason why they are so effective - in any given moment, they don't have to try.  But their talents are not innate - They simply fall back on the depth of their training, inner work, courage, and experience. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. We don't like to hear about it, but there's a certain kind of practitioner who is certain and confident in every situation.  Either they know what to do, or they'll figure it out.  They have no natural predators Nobody likes to hear it, We don't like to hear about it, but there's a certain kind of practitioner who is certain and confident in every situation.  Either they know what to do, or they'll figure it out.  They have no natural predators<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Nobody likes to hear it, but there is such a thing as the person who doesn't need rules, instructions, or best practices.  They don't need permission to do anything.  They can't be bought or sold, or bullied.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> They have made their peace with their place in the world, their bigness and smallness.  They are prepared to be both right and wrong at once and have no preference for either.  They understand their purpose, how to serve it, what matters and what doesn't.  Because of this, they have a healthy relationship with fear.  They take their energy from it, yet refuse to be limited by it.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> And because of this, they have unique, unshakeable confidence and certainty.What they do is risky and sometimes dangerous - sometimes damaging, but much less so than the alternative - a life of compromise and bending to the will of others.  To popular opinion, political correctness, the latest fashion or causes.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> They have a presence, a strength, a charisma that is not the absence of weakness, humanity or authenticity...quite the opposite.  They are a complete blend and balance of the range of human triumph and failure.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> They speak directly but only when needed.  They prefer acceptance to attachment.They are in complete control of their emotions<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We don't want to hear about the badass, so we try to discredit their abilities - precisely for the reason why they are so effective - in any given moment, they don't have to try.  But their talents are not innate - They simply fall back on the depth of their training, inner work, courage, and experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:29 EP 182 – What Will You Bring https://badassagile.com/2021/05/23/ep-182-what-will-you-bring/ Sun, 23 May 2021 15:50:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2423 Too many agilists seek out bank jobs and pretend they are going to innovate and advance the craft.  When you go to banks, you ask questions like "what is the salary, comp, vacation: or "what do the opportunities for advancement look like:".  The right question is "what can I innovate, build or change".  That's how you blow the roof off I say often - it's possible people won't get you, and that's ok.  You really want to focus on the places and the people that do.How ever, no matter where you seek work, you have to take the focus off of YOUStop worrying about what you will GET, and instead focus on what you will build.When all you ask is about the benefits that will accrue to you - salary, benefits, perks, vacations, titles, opportunities - you appear self-interested, reward-based and rather insensitive to the needs of your prospective client or employerThis is the best time to look for FIT.  The worst thing you can do is choose a job JUST because they're offering you one.  It helps if you're excited about the thing you can build for them, and they're excited about the prospect of working with you.If you do this, even the most challenging, big-box agile jobs can be fun and offer plenty of challenge and self-development opportunity. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Too many agilists seek out bank jobs and pretend they are going to innovate and advance the craft.  When you go to banks, you ask questions like "what is the salary, comp, vacation: or "what do the opportunities for advancement look like:". Too many agilists seek out bank jobs and pretend they are going to innovate and advance the craft.  When you go to banks, you ask questions like "what is the salary, comp, vacation: or "what do the opportunities for advancement look like:".  The right question is "what can I innovate, build or change".  That's how you blow the roof off<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I say often - it's possible people won't get you, and that's ok.  You really want to focus on the places and the people that do.How ever, no matter where you seek work, you have to take the focus off of YOUStop worrying about what you will GET, and instead focus on what you will build.When all you ask is about the benefits that will accrue to you - salary, benefits, perks, vacations, titles, opportunities - you appear self-interested, reward-based and rather insensitive to the needs of your prospective client or employerThis is the best time to look for FIT.  The worst thing you can do is choose a job JUST because they're offering you one.  It helps if you're excited about the thing you can build for them, and they're excited about the prospect of working with you.If you do this, even the most challenging, big-box agile jobs can be fun and offer plenty of challenge and self-development opportunity.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:00 Badass Unscripted – Measuring The Wrong Things https://badassagile.com/2021/05/19/badass-unscripted-measuring-the-wrong-things/ Wed, 19 May 2021 15:51:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2426 When you measure the wrong things, you get the wrong results.  What you incentivize has deep impact on behaviour.  Can you help your organization realize that shaving the bottom line can kill the top line?LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. When you measure the wrong things, you get the wrong results.  What you incentivize has deep impact on behaviour.  Can you help your organization realize that shaving the bottom line can kill the top line?LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE! When you measure the wrong things, you get the wrong results.  What you incentivize has deep impact on behaviour.  Can you help your organization realize that shaving the bottom line can kill the top line?LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:44 Episode 181 – An All-Too-Common Story Arc https://badassagile.com/2021/05/16/episode-181-an-all-too-common-story-arc/ Sun, 16 May 2021 15:55:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2429 LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ There is a tragic story arc that is becoming more common with Agile teams - start big, get hammered, lose confidence, lower the bar. You can imagine why this would be a problem.... We start with grand ambition and vision, which is great.We move into planning and executionSomewhere along the way we lose the plotSometimes we just plain lose focus, we lose courage, we lose ambition, we lose gritShrinking from the big goal won't do you any goodIt's ok to underdeliver for the first bit. To go smaller as you find your feet, but NEVER give up on your potential to dream and do BIGStay inspired - motivate yourselves and your team to keep growing every day, every sprintDon't forget to reward failures - not just successes. ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ There is a tragic story arc that is becoming more common with Agile teams - start big, get hammered, lose confidence, lower the bar. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There is a tragic story arc that is becoming more common with Agile teams - start big, get hammered, lose confidence, lower the bar. You can imagine why this would be a problem....<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We start with grand ambition and vision, which is great.We move into planning and executionSomewhere along the way we lose the plotSometimes we just plain lose focus, we lose courage, we lose ambition, we lose gritShrinking from the big goal won't do you any goodIt's ok to underdeliver for the first bit. To go smaller as you find your feet, but NEVER give up on your potential to dream and do BIGStay inspired - motivate yourselves and your team to keep growing every day, every sprintDon't forget to reward failures - not just successes.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:21 Badass Unscripted – Handling Your Inner Critic https://badassagile.com/2021/05/12/badass-unscripted-handling-your-inner-critic/ Wed, 12 May 2021 15:56:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2432 It's possible we all will have a lifelong relationship with your inner critic.  It begins with acceptance that its there...something that guides your actions, and possibly limits your greatness.  Oddly, it's supposed to be your friend, protecting you from harm, but it doesn't understand the modern context of danger and risk, so it often overshoots the mark. Once you understand that it exists, you'll want to pay more attention to when it is working without your permission, or impeding your growth.  This takes a little more practice...LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. It's possible we all will have a lifelong relationship with your inner critic.  It begins with acceptance that its there...something that guides your actions, and possibly limits your greatness.  Oddly, it's supposed to be your friend, It's possible we all will have a lifelong relationship with your inner critic.  It begins with acceptance that its there...something that guides your actions, and possibly limits your greatness.  Oddly, it's supposed to be your friend, protecting you from harm, but it doesn't understand the modern context of danger and risk, so it often overshoots the mark.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Once you understand that it exists, you'll want to pay more attention to when it is working without your permission, or impeding your growth.  This takes a little more practice...LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:21 Episode 180 – Failure of Courage In Action https://badassagile.com/2021/05/09/episode-180-failure-of-courage-in-action/ Sun, 09 May 2021 15:59:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2435 LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ All agile failure is a failure of courage in action we're reporting back that there is an increasing rate of failure in terms of transformation and investment.the problem is not your grasp of agile, nor your tools, nor your teamswe need to demonstrate courage in conversations, being direct, saying what's real, and what needs to be saidMake strong, bold and fast decisions frequentlySet bold ambitious targets regularlyGet comfortable with the stretchAsk hard questions.  Look for feedback that could be unpleasant or unfavourable, no matter how much it scratches the ego ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/ All agile failure is a failure of courage in action we're reporting back that there is an increasing rate of failure in terms of transformation and in... LISTEN TO THE BADASS AGILE PODCAST ON SHUFFLE!  - Get it here for iOS - https://getshuffle.app/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> All agile failure is a failure of courage in action<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> we're reporting back that there is an increasing rate of failure in terms of transformation and investment.the problem is not your grasp of agile, nor your tools, nor your teamswe need to demonstrate courage in conversations, being direct, saying what's real, and what needs to be saidMake strong, bold and fast decisions frequentlySet bold ambitious targets regularlyGet comfortable with the stretchAsk hard questions.  Look for feedback that could be unpleasant or unfavourable, no matter how much it scratches the ego<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:34 Badass Unscripted – It’s Still About Profit And Speed https://badassagile.com/2021/05/06/badass-unscripted-its-still-about-profit-and-speed/ Thu, 06 May 2021 16:01:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2439 Ultimately, if Agile doesn't make for happier customers, profits won't flow; and history shows that rapid and certain decline will follow as the industry looks for something new to solve the problem. Does that mean Agile is flawed?  Not at all...but it's up to us as practitioners to make sure that we're solving the problems that matter.***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Ultimately, if Agile doesn't make for happier customers, profits won't flow; and history shows that rapid and certain decline will follow as the industry looks for something new to solve the problem. Does that mean Agile is flawed?  Not at all... Ultimately, if Agile doesn't make for happier customers, profits won't flow; and history shows that rapid and certain decline will follow as the industry looks for something new to solve the problem.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Does that mean Agile is flawed?  Not at all...but it's up to us as practitioners to make sure that we're solving the problems that matter.***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/c/BadassAgile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:09 Episode 179 – Find Passion, Push Harder https://badassagile.com/2021/05/03/episode-179-find-passion-push-harder/ Mon, 03 May 2021 16:03:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2442 High Performing teams are not a secret, but we often fail to observe and apply the right principlesMaking people flow with productivity is easy to say, easy to teach, but hard to doWE fail to connect with the individual values; without this, team dynamics and agile processes won't helpChampionship teams have the right individuals with the right reasons, motivations, training and mindsetIn big-box agile, you get what you get, which can be the single most important blocker to high performanceWhen you connect with people's passions you can get them to push harder and stretch.This can seem taboo - but its only when we push people on things that they don't care about, that we stress and burn them out.When there's no payoff, there's no performancePerformance doesn't always mean more hours in a day. It's about the energy and passion you bring to your workAsk questions to help create connections with people and THEIR passions ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. High Performing teams are not a secret, but we often fail to observe and apply the right principlesMaking people flow with productivity is easy to say, easy to teach, but hard to doWE fail to connect with the individual values; without this, High Performing teams are not a secret, but we often fail to observe and apply the right principlesMaking people flow with productivity is easy to say, easy to teach, but hard to doWE fail to connect with the individual values; without this, team dynamics and agile processes won't helpChampionship teams have the right individuals with the right reasons, motivations, training and mindsetIn big-box agile, you get what you get, which can be the single most important blocker to high performanceWhen you connect with people's passions you can get them to push harder and stretch.This can seem taboo - but its only when we push people on things that they don't care about, that we stress and burn them out.When there's no payoff, there's no performancePerformance doesn't always mean more hours in a day. It's about the energy and passion you bring to your workAsk questions to help create connections with people and THEIR passions<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:46 Badass Unscripted – Run From Popular Opinion https://badassagile.com/2021/04/28/badass-unscripted-run-from-popular-opinion/ Wed, 28 Apr 2021 16:05:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2446 Books, social media, courses, video, blogs - there is so much content to help you grow, but how much of it is useful? When something becomes so widespread that it feels like everyone is talking about it, its time to walk away. ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Books, social media, courses, video, blogs - there is so much content to help you grow, but how much of it is useful? When something becomes so widespread that it feels like everyone is talking about it, its time to walk away. Books, social media, courses, video, blogs - there is so much content to help you grow, but how much of it is useful? When something becomes so widespread that it feels like everyone is talking about it, its time to walk away.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:07 Episode 178 – Balanced Leadership https://badassagile.com/2021/04/25/episode-178-balanced-leadership/ Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:07:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2449 Great leadership has no recipe no script no singular definition. Leadership must be balanced - a dynamic position between two opposite poles that can only be perfected in the moment as its being experienced.No book, no video, and no meme can provide the experience that is required to find the proper balance and fit, and to absorb the wisdom required to advance your practice.This is true when balancing strength and yielding, confidence and vulnerability, certainty and uncertainty, risk and safety.All qualities that define the leader must be balanced in this wayEach team, each company, each situation and each leader is completely different.The correct application can only be learned through experiencing, failing, observing and reflecting ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Follow The LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Great leadership has no recipe no script no singular definition. Leadership must be balanced - a dynamic position between two opposite poles that can only be perfected in the moment as its being experienced.No book, no video, Great leadership has no recipe no script no singular definition.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Leadership must be balanced - a dynamic position between two opposite poles that can only be perfected in the moment as its being experienced.No book, no video, and no meme can provide the experience that is required to find the proper balance and fit, and to absorb the wisdom required to advance your practice.This is true when balancing strength and yielding, confidence and vulnerability, certainty and uncertainty, risk and safety.All qualities that define the leader must be balanced in this wayEach team, each company, each situation and each leader is completely different.The correct application can only be learned through experiencing, failing, observing and reflecting<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow The LinkedIn Page:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube! Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:15 Episode 177 – 5 Ways To Think Bigger https://badassagile.com/2021/04/18/episode-177-5-ways-to-think-bigger/ Sun, 18 Apr 2021 16:09:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2453 Do more for your clients, teams and customers.  We're used to thinking of incremental improvement as 1-2% improvement or delivery over time...but when it comes to innovation, you need to have ideas that are way bigger than that.  Multiply your ambition. Don't think 10% less waste reduction...think 80%5 New Products this year instead of 1Don't just fix a problem for your team, fix it for the whole firm.  Fix the impossible - do things that have never been done before.Eliminate all meetingsDon't create processes to improve performance, create a whole performance cultureAbolish all reports.  Show done work insteadIncrease new skill learning by 500% ***AGILE MASTERY SERIES*** Starting April 2021, you can be part of a weekly continuous learning tribe that goes way beyond traditional Agile/Scrum learning experiences.  Get access to the competitive skills and the latest industry trends EVERY WEEK on Thursday at noon EST!  Learning is crucial to your ability to lead and thrive - but you can't go it alone.  You need a team. Best part - you can subscribe monthly and have access to ALL of the previous session recordings for as long as you are a member. Click here to browse the catalog and learn more!***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Do more for your clients, teams and customers.  We're used to thinking of incremental improvement as 1-2% improvement or delivery over time...but when it comes to innovation, you need to have ideas that are way bigger than that. Do more for your clients, teams and customers.  We're used to thinking of incremental improvement as 1-2% improvement or delivery over time...but when it comes to innovation, you need to have ideas that are way bigger than that.  Multiply your ambition.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't think 10% less waste reduction...think 80%5 New Products this year instead of 1Don't just fix a problem for your team, fix it for the whole firm.  Fix the impossible - do things that have never been done before.Eliminate all meetingsDon't create processes to improve performance, create a whole performance cultureAbolish all reports.  Show done work insteadIncrease new skill learning by 500%<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***AGILE MASTERY SERIES***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Starting April 2021, you can be part of a weekly continuous learning tribe that goes way beyond traditional Agile/Scrum learning experiences.  Get access to the competitive skills and the latest industry trends EVERY WEEK on Thursday at noon EST!  Learning is crucial to your ability to lead and thrive - but you can't go it alone.  You need a team.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Best part - you can subscribe monthly and have access to ALL of the previous session recordings for as long as you are a member.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Click here to browse the catalog and learn more!***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:37 Episode 176 – How To Have Strong Ideas https://badassagile.com/2021/04/14/episode-176-how-to-have-strong-ideas/ Wed, 14 Apr 2021 16:11:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2456 The next turn of business requires bold thinking and decisive action.  How can you have strong ideas? -Don't wait for perfect ideas -Don't worry about having - or conform to - popular ideas -Don't ask for permission for your ideas -Don't hedge your ideas with the word 'maybe' -Don't have expensive ideas - make 'em cheap and easy to break -Don't lean on or imitate other people's ideas ***AGILE MASTERY SERIES*** Starting April 2021, you can be part of a weekly continuous learning tribe that goes way beyond traditional Agile/Scrum learning experiences.  Get access to the competitive skills and the latest industry trends EVERY WEEK on Thursday at noon EST!  Learning is crucial to your ability to lead and thrive - but you can't go it alone.  You need a team. Best part - you can subscribe monthly and have access to ALL of the previous session recordings for as long as you are a member. Click here to browse the catalog and learn more!***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. The next turn of business requires bold thinking and decisive action.  How can you have strong ideas? -Don't wait for perfect ideas -Don't worry about having - or conform to - popular ideas -Don't ask for permission for your ideas The next turn of business requires bold thinking and decisive action.  How can you have strong ideas?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Don't wait for perfect ideas<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Don't worry about having - or conform to - popular ideas<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Don't ask for permission for your ideas<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Don't hedge your ideas with the word 'maybe'<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Don't have expensive ideas - make 'em cheap and easy to break<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Don't lean on or imitate other people's ideas<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***AGILE MASTERY SERIES***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Starting April 2021, you can be part of a weekly continuous learning tribe that goes way beyond traditional Agile/Scrum learning experiences.  Get access to the competitive skills and the latest industry trends EVERY WEEK on Thursday at noon EST!  Learning is crucial to your ability to lead and thrive - but you can't go it alone.  You need a team.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Best part - you can subscribe monthly and have access to ALL of the previous session recordings for as long as you are a member.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Click here to browse the catalog and learn more!***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:39 Episode 175 – Outgrow https://badassagile.com/2021/04/05/episode-175-outgrow/ Mon, 05 Apr 2021 16:13:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2459 Employee Thinking - allowing others (or the firm and its rules) to limit how far you can expand, what you can achieve, who you can talk to, what you can say, how fast you move, and what you do.  Permission-based thinking. If you don't have autonomy - the freedom to make decisions related to your job, including growth and passion - you're not going to enjoy your job very muchYou can't let clients or employers version of reality permeate yoursHeroes - people who stretch beyond the usual, the expected - all bets about what you're "allowed to do or be" are offA badass leader does not let others define themThe belief that you have to walk the line or be fired is exactly that - a belief.  You can choose it, or not.The only person interested in your expansion is YOUWhen you hear the word "can't" (above the age of 13 anyway) you need to run in the opposite directIf you allow others to control and direct you, you cannot fully lead teamsYour duty is to fulfil the promise of agility - to break through tradition and old ways of working, eliminate waste, enable peopleAs always, balance is key.  Courage and sovereignty is tempered by humility and service ***New Courses up for April***Sharpen your game with the Badass Agile crew.  This month is about confidence, certainty, autonomy and asking for help.NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS so you never miss a seminar! ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Employee Thinking - allowing others (or the firm and its rules) to limit how far you can expand, what you can achieve, who you can talk to, what you can say, how fast you move, and what you do.  Permission-based thinking. Employee Thinking - allowing others (or the firm and its rules) to limit how far you can expand, what you can achieve, who you can talk to, what you can say, how fast you move, and what you do.  Permission-based thinking.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If you don't have autonomy - the freedom to make decisions related to your job, including growth and passion - you're not going to enjoy your job very muchYou can't let clients or employers version of reality permeate yoursHeroes - people who stretch beyond the usual, the expected - all bets about what you're "allowed to do or be" are offA badass leader does not let others define themThe belief that you have to walk the line or be fired is exactly that - a belief.  You can choose it, or not.The only person interested in your expansion is YOUWhen you hear the word "can't" (above the age of 13 anyway) you need to run in the opposite directIf you allow others to control and direct you, you cannot fully lead teamsYour duty is to fulfil the promise of agility - to break through tradition and old ways of working, eliminate waste, enable peopleAs always, balance is key.  Courage and sovereignty is tempered by humility and service<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***New Courses up for April***Sharpen your game with the Badass Agile crew.  This month is about confidence, certainty, autonomy and asking for help.NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS so you never miss a seminar!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:39 Badass Unscripted – Choose Scary https://badassagile.com/2021/03/31/badass-unscripted-choose-scary/ Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:49:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2377 Make a choice to be Comfortable with the Uncomfortable Fear impacts decisions, and decisions dictate resultsIts a huge mistake to avoid scary in order to feel safeNothing happens until you choose the uncomfortableSo ask tough questionsSay controversial thingsRepeat until comfortableThen...stretch into the uncomfortable againI know I'm speaking to certain people...the 1% who are ready to explore, to push, to challenge...that's exactly who you need to be to make impact ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Make a choice to be Comfortable with the Uncomfortable Fear impacts decisions, and decisions dictate resultsIts a huge mistake to avoid scary in order to feel safeNothing happens until you choose the uncomfortableSo ask tough questionsSay controvers... Make a choice to be Comfortable with the Uncomfortable<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Fear impacts decisions, and decisions dictate resultsIts a huge mistake to avoid scary in order to feel safeNothing happens until you choose the uncomfortableSo ask tough questionsSay controversial thingsRepeat until comfortableThen...stretch into the uncomfortable againI know I'm speaking to certain people...the 1% who are ready to explore, to push, to challenge...that's exactly who you need to be to make impact<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:44 Episode 174 – Monitor Your Inputs https://badassagile.com/2021/03/28/episode-174-monitor-your-inputs/ Sun, 28 Mar 2021 14:47:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2374 The quality of your leadership, your ability to inspire others and your ability to make decisions is based entirely on what you let inside your head - your social circle, social media, the people you take counsel from, the books you read, your environment at work, at home and beyond.Read great books - not just those that agree with you, ,but also those that don't. Read beyond agile books - philosophy, fiction, business books. Use a book summarization service to save time and find things that speak to your interestsMare sure you're not watching limited thinking or 'echo chamber' ideas on social media - linkedin, instagram, youtube, etcRemember that what you see in the social space is middle-of-the-road 'agreeable agile'.Question everything.- make sure what you consume is not 'permission-based' or 'certainty-based' thinking, because it won't expand or amplify your careerThink more boldly - don't worry about people-pleasing or staying on the party lineWatch who surrounds you at work - very negative people who are not growing, sharing their art, and expanding current thinking - because they will limit your reach in order to make themselves feel safer.Be change. Don't be intimidated by change. Don't let people keep you from making better, more expansive choices. "You're the average of the five people you spend the most time with" - Jim RohnYou will eventually have to go in uncomfortable and opposing ?". "Are these behaviours likely to make change, and take me where I want to go?". "Are these people where I want to be?" Are they making change the way I want to make change?" ***JOIN THE FORGE***New cohort starts April 2021!!   Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Follow on CLUBHOUSE: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. The quality of your leadership, your ability to inspire others and your ability to make decisions is based entirely on what you let inside your head - your social circle, social media, the people you take counsel from, the books you read, The quality of your leadership, your ability to inspire others and your ability to make decisions is based entirely on what you let inside your head - your social circle, social media, the people you take counsel from, the books you read, your environment at work, at home and beyond.Read great books - not just those that agree with you, ,but also those that don't. Read beyond agile books - philosophy, fiction, business books. Use a book summarization service to save time and find things that speak to your interestsMare sure you're not watching limited thinking or 'echo chamber' ideas on social media - linkedin, instagram, youtube, etcRemember that what you see in the social space is middle-of-the-road 'agreeable agile'.Question everything.- make sure what you consume is not 'permission-based' or 'certainty-based' thinking, because it won't expand or amplify your careerThink more boldly - don't worry about people-pleasing or staying on the party lineWatch who surrounds you at work - very negative people who are not growing, sharing their art, and expanding current thinking - because they will limit your reach in order to make themselves feel safer.Be change. Don't be intimidated by change. Don't let people keep you from making better, more expansive choices. "You're the average of the five people you spend the most time with" - Jim RohnYou will eventually have to go in uncomfortable and opposing ?". "Are these behaviours likely to make change, and take me where I want to go?". "Are these people where I want to be?" Are they making change the way I want to make change?"<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***New cohort starts April 2021!!   Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow on CLUBHOUSE:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 14:54 Badass Unscripted – Speaking To Your Fears https://badassagile.com/2021/03/24/badass-unscripted-speaking-to-your-fears/ Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:45:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2371 ***JOIN THE FORGE***STARTING APRIL 1 2021 - The next Cohort of the Forge begins!  Sign up for an info session by clicking here:https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** GET US ON CLUBHOUSE!!https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. ***JOIN THE FORGE***STARTING APRIL 1 2021 - The next Cohort of the Forge begins!  Sign up for an info session by clicking here:https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** GET US ON CLUBHOUSE!!https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile ***JOIN THE FORGE***STARTING APRIL 1 2021 - The next Cohort of the Forge begins!  Sign up for an info session by clicking here:https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> GET US ON CLUBHOUSE!!https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:12 Episode 173 – No Quick Fixes https://badassagile.com/2021/03/22/episode-173-no-quick-fixes/ Mon, 22 Mar 2021 14:42:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2369 Too often, we're looking for the easy answer; the quick fix. There's no single thing you can do or say to make a team more successful.  No two teams are alike.  To build trust, energy, efficiency and flow, you're going to have to earn it the hard way - by doing, failing, learning and repeating.  There's no single book you can read, podcast you can listen to or video you can watch to 'do it right'.  You find the truth by doing. ***JOIN THE FORGE***STARTING APRIL 1 2021 - The next Cohort of the Forge begins!  Sign up for an info session by clicking here:https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** GET US ON CLUBHOUSE!!https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Too often, we're looking for the easy answer; the quick fix. There's no single thing you can do or say to make a team more successful.  No two teams are alike.  To build trust, energy, efficiency and flow, Too often, we're looking for the easy answer; the quick fix.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There's no single thing you can do or say to make a team more successful.  No two teams are alike.  To build trust, energy, efficiency and flow, you're going to have to earn it the hard way - by doing, failing, learning and repeating.  There's no single book you can read, podcast you can listen to or video you can watch to 'do it right'.  You find the truth by doing.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***STARTING APRIL 1 2021 - The next Cohort of the Forge begins!  Sign up for an info session by clicking here:https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> GET US ON CLUBHOUSE!!https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:34 Special Episode – The Future of The Scrum Master with Vasco Duarte https://badassagile.com/2021/03/15/special-episode-the-future-of-the-scrum-master-with-vasco-duarte/ Mon, 15 Mar 2021 23:56:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2359 Always a great conversation with Vasco Duarte!  This time we discussed:-his new Scrum Master Summit - happening in may (don't miss it!!!) - www.scrummastersummit.org-why Scrum Masters feel 'ashamed' of the Scrum Master role-how Scrum Masters are essential in helping teams take ownership and delivering value-what interviewers/companies should look for in a potential Scrum Master-the most important skills a Scrum Master must develop in order to 'train up' for the CEO role-why learning Scrum is NOT the most important thing!You can check out Vasco at https://scrum-master-toolbox.org/ ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** GET US ON CLUBHOUSE!!https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Always a great conversation with Vasco Duarte!  This time we discussed:-his new Scrum Master Summit - happening in may (don't miss it!!!) - www.scrummastersummit.org-why Scrum Masters feel 'ashamed' of the Scrum Master role-how Scrum Masters are essent... Always a great conversation with Vasco Duarte!  This time we discussed:-his new Scrum Master Summit - happening in may (don't miss it!!!) - www.scrummastersummit.org-why Scrum Masters feel 'ashamed' of the Scrum Master role-how Scrum Masters are essential in helping teams take ownership and delivering value-what interviewers/companies should look for in a potential Scrum Master-the most important skills a Scrum Master must develop in order to 'train up' for the CEO role-why learning Scrum is NOT the most important thing!You can check out Vasco at https://scrum-master-toolbox.org/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> GET US ON CLUBHOUSE!!https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/badass-agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 41:04 Badass Conversations – Johanna Rothman – Author, Speaker and Consultant https://badassagile.com/2021/03/11/badass-conversations-johanna-rothman-author-speaker-and-consultant/ Thu, 11 Mar 2021 23:53:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2356 My special guest this week is Johanna Rothman, renowned author, speaker and consultant.  In this episode, we discuss her most recent release - "Modern Management Made Easy" includes three volumes - Practical Ways to Manage Yourself, Practical Ways to Lead and Serve Others, and Practical Ways to Lead an Innovative Organization.  You can find Johanna online at https://www.jrothman.com/ ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Join the Badass Agile Club on Clubhouse!!! and Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. My special guest this week is Johanna Rothman, renowned author, speaker and consultant.  In this episode, we discuss her most recent release - "Modern Management Made Easy" includes three volumes - Practical Ways to Manage Yourself, My special guest this week is Johanna Rothman, renowned author, speaker and consultant.  In this episode, we discuss her most recent release - "Modern Management Made Easy" includes three volumes - Practical Ways to Manage Yourself, Practical Ways to Lead and Serve Others, and Practical Ways to Lead an Innovative Organization.  You can find Johanna online at https://www.jrothman.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join the Badass Agile Club on Clubhouse!!!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> and<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 42:41 Badass Unscripted – Positivity https://badassagile.com/2021/03/03/badass-unscripted-positivity/ Wed, 03 Mar 2021 23:50:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2353 ***THE FORGE SPRING COHORT NOW OPEN***Sign up for an upcoming info session about the Spring Cohort Starting April 1. Click HERE For an upcoming info session or to sign up for The Forge today! ****** Follow me on Clubhouse - @fusechamber (or search "Badass Agile") Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. ***THE FORGE SPRING COHORT NOW OPEN***Sign up for an upcoming info session about the Spring Cohort Starting April 1. Click HERE For an upcoming info session or to sign up for The Forge today! ****** ***THE FORGE SPRING COHORT NOW OPEN***Sign up for an upcoming info session about the Spring Cohort Starting April 1.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Click HERE For an upcoming info session or to sign up for The Forge today!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Follow me on Clubhouse - @fusechamber (or search "Badass Agile")<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:15 Episode 172 – Commitment Culture https://badassagile.com/2021/03/01/episode-172-commitment-culture/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 23:47:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2350 ***THE FORGE SPRING COHORT NOW OPEN***Sign up for an upcoming info session about the Spring Cohort Starting April 1. Click HERE For an upcoming info session or to sign up for The Forge today! ****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. ***THE FORGE SPRING COHORT NOW OPEN***Sign up for an upcoming info session about the Spring Cohort Starting April 1. Click HERE For an upcoming info session or to sign up for The Forge today! ****** ***THE FORGE SPRING COHORT NOW OPEN***Sign up for an upcoming info session about the Spring Cohort Starting April 1.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Click HERE For an upcoming info session or to sign up for The Forge today!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:39 Badass Unscripted – The Unscripted Life https://badassagile.com/2021/02/24/badass-unscripted-the-unscripted-life/ Wed, 24 Feb 2021 23:44:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2347 ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:50 Episode 171 – Self Study https://badassagile.com/2021/02/21/episode-171-self-study/ Sun, 21 Feb 2021 23:40:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2344 I love that people are reading - and this is a big plus of social media - its easy to share and get great recommendations.   I believe we should do a little more and set aside time to study the best source of insight about ourselves - OURSELVES.***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Find me on Clubhouse every day for scheduled and impromptu sessions and lounges!  Im @fusechamber, or just search for "Badass Agile".Monday 8AM EST - Agile Zen-doTuesday 3PM EST - THE BADASS AGILE FORGE Walk and TalkWednesday 8AM EST - Agile Zen-doThursday 3PM EST - THE BADASS AGILE FORGE - Iron Sharpens IronThursday 445PM EST - Badass Podcasting ***** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. I love that people are reading - and this is a big plus of social media - its easy to share and get great recommendations.   I believe we should do a little more and set aside time to study the best source of insight about ourselves - OURSELVES. I love that people are reading - and this is a big plus of social media - its easy to share and get great recommendations.   I believe we should do a little more and set aside time to study the best source of insight about ourselves - OURSELVES.***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Find me on Clubhouse every day for scheduled and impromptu sessions and lounges!  Im @fusechamber, or just search for "Badass Agile".Monday 8AM EST - Agile Zen-doTuesday 3PM EST - THE BADASS AGILE FORGE Walk and TalkWednesday 8AM EST - Agile Zen-doThursday 3PM EST - THE BADASS AGILE FORGE - Iron Sharpens IronThursday 445PM EST - Badass Podcasting<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> *****<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:21 Episode 170 – Serve Change, or Clients? https://badassagile.com/2021/02/15/episode-170-serve-change-or-clients/ Mon, 15 Feb 2021 16:49:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2310 [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] There's a big difference between service and subservience.  You are called to lead; serve those who seek you, not those who will merely employ you. Find me on clubhouse - @fusechamber Check out Agile Zen-do - the most powerful way to face the week and set yourself up for jedi-like team success.  Mondays at 8AM EST and Wednesday at 3PM EST https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/MO2wwj4L Agile Roll and Stroll - get into nature, get your heart rate up, and talk about what you see in the industry and in your job.  Tuesdays at 3PM EST. https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/xjbqgrNX All free, LIVE and super engaging.   Get on board! ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] There's a big difference between service and subservience.  You are called to lead; serve those who seek you, not those who will merely employ you. [et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text]<br /> There's a big difference between service and subservience.  You are called to lead; serve those who seek you, not those who will merely employ you.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Find me on clubhouse - @fusechamber<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check out Agile Zen-do - the most powerful way to face the week and set yourself up for jedi-like team success.  Mondays at 8AM EST and Wednesday at 3PM EST<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/MO2wwj4L<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Agile Roll and Stroll - get into nature, get your heart rate up, and talk about what you see in the industry and in your job.  Tuesdays at 3PM EST.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/xjbqgrNX<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> All free, LIVE and super engaging.   Get on board!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content.<br /> [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:12 Episode 169 – Your Old Backlog https://badassagile.com/2021/02/07/episode-169-your-old-backlog/ Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:48:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2307 ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:18 Episode 168 – The 13 Qualities Of A Badass Leader (Revisited) https://badassagile.com/2021/01/31/episode-168-the-13-qualities-of-a-badass-leader-revisited/ Sun, 31 Jan 2021 16:46:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2304 Reaching back to March of 2017, let's review some of the essential qualities of a badass leader; why they're important, and how to get them.A badass: Has a Compelling Picture of The Future - know what they want. know what they stand for (AGILE)Doesn't care what others thinkDoesn’t care about positional authorityWon’t rest until they’re the best (AGILE)Is always In complete control of their states - emotional, physical, mental  Everything they do and say oozes badass.  And they don’t even have to try.Is Already good enough - never seeking approval of others, attention (AGILE)Is Unafraid to fail and be wrong, learn by experimentation, completely accountable for their mistakesAlways goes first (AGILE)Never QuitsValues their time as a precious commodity (AGILE)Doesn’t value certainty or safety, so they break rules repeatedly.   They live and learn best at the edge of their fears. (AGILE)Maintains humour and levityNever Apologizes for Who they Are ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Reaching back to March of 2017, let's review some of the essential qualities of a badass leader; why they're important, and how to get them.A badass: Has a Compelling Picture of The Future - know what they want. Reaching back to March of 2017, let's review some of the essential qualities of a badass leader; why they're important, and how to get them.A badass:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Has a Compelling Picture of The Future - know what they want. know what they stand for (AGILE)Doesn't care what others thinkDoesn’t care about positional authorityWon’t rest until they’re the best (AGILE)Is always In complete control of their states - emotional, physical, mental  Everything they do and say oozes badass.  And they don’t even have to try.Is Already good enough - never seeking approval of others, attention (AGILE)Is Unafraid to fail and be wrong, learn by experimentation, completely accountable for their mistakesAlways goes first (AGILE)Never QuitsValues their time as a precious commodity (AGILE)Doesn’t value certainty or safety, so they break rules repeatedly.   They live and learn best at the edge of their fears. (AGILE)Maintains humour and levityNever Apologizes for Who they Are<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 19:32 Badass Unscripted – Too Smart For Your Own Good https://badassagile.com/2021/01/27/badass-unscripted-too-smart-for-your-own-good/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 16:45:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2301 Could we be too smart for our own good?  Learning should be a lifelong activity, but there are some problems that aren't helped by complexity... ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Could we be too smart for our own good?  Learning should be a lifelong activity, but there are some problems that aren't helped by complexity... ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. Could we be too smart for our own good?  Learning should be a lifelong activity, but there are some problems that aren't helped by complexity...<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:29 Episode 167 – Talking To Big Shots https://badassagile.com/2021/01/24/episode-167-talking-to-big-shots/ Sun, 24 Jan 2021 16:44:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2298 What is it about talking to executives, senior leaders or others with a 'title' that makes us nervous?  Let's unpack how to get your head right before any important conversation or encounter. ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. What is it about talking to executives, senior leaders or others with a 'title' that makes us nervous?  Let's unpack how to get your head right before any important conversation or encounter. ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our onlin... What is it about talking to executives, senior leaders or others with a 'title' that makes us nervous?  Let's unpack how to get your head right before any important conversation or encounter.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:28 Badass Unscripted – Re-learning https://badassagile.com/2021/01/21/badass-unscripted-re-learning/ Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:42:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2295 Learn to write all over again?  What's that got to do with leading through change?  LIsten, try it out, and see.... ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Learn to write all over again?  What's that got to do with leading through change?  LIsten, try it out, and see.... ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile. Learn to write all over again?  What's that got to do with leading through change?  LIsten, try it out, and see....<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:23 Episode 166 – On Documentation https://badassagile.com/2021/01/17/episode-166-on-documentation/ Sun, 17 Jan 2021 16:40:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2292 Agile is, in many ways about the work NOT done.  That includes documentation that people are unlikely to read because it doesn't inform any particular job function, documenting features that never get shipped or used, and building too much documentation before starting to build and ship.  Often we produce it simply because we believe we're supposed to.***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Agile is, in many ways about the work NOT done.  That includes documentation that people are unlikely to read because it doesn't inform any particular job function, documenting features that never get shipped or used, Agile is, in many ways about the work NOT done.  That includes documentation that people are unlikely to read because it doesn't inform any particular job function, documenting features that never get shipped or used, and building too much documentation before starting to build and ship.  Often we produce it simply because we believe we're supposed to.***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:39 Episode 165 – The Cause of Obscurity https://badassagile.com/2021/01/10/episode-165-the-cause-of-obscurity/ Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:04:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2284 I'm an advocate for new voices; unique voices.  It's important to note that while standing still feels good - like we've finally made it, or figured out the big gnarly problem - it is exactly that moment of pause that begins the unravelling of our position at the white hot edge of change.   Make yourself heard, and do it frequently.  Speak even if you're not certain that people will listen or agree.  It is the act of continuously observing, framing, collecting and publishing your take that will keep agile moving forward.***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/ ****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. I'm an advocate for new voices; unique voices.  It's important to note that while standing still feels good - like we've finally made it, or figured out the big gnarly problem - it is exactly that moment of pause that begins the unravelling of our posi... I'm an advocate for new voices; unique voices.  It's important to note that while standing still feels good - like we've finally made it, or figured out the big gnarly problem - it is exactly that moment of pause that begins the unravelling of our position at the white hot edge of change.   Make yourself heard, and do it frequently.  Speak even if you're not certain that people will listen or agree.  It is the act of continuously observing, framing, collecting and publishing your take that will keep agile moving forward.***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.https://badassagile.com/the-forge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:57 Badass Unscripted – Kicking off 2021 with Momentum https://badassagile.com/2021/01/07/badass-unscripted-kicking-off-2021-with-momentum/ Thu, 07 Jan 2021 16:02:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2281 This episode was inspired by a question from Richard in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook.  How do you gain and sustain momentum with your teams at the start of a new year? ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. This episode was inspired by a question from Richard in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook.  How do you gain and sustain momentum with your teams at the start of a new year? ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leader... This episode was inspired by a question from Richard in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook.  How do you gain and sustain momentum with your teams at the start of a new year?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:52 Episode 164 – Finding The Leaks https://badassagile.com/2021/01/04/episode-164-finding-the-leaks/ Mon, 04 Jan 2021 16:00:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2278 When a team has found rhythm and flow, making new gains requires a hard look at where you're leaking effort and energy. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. When a team has found rhythm and flow, making new gains requires a hard look at where you're leaking effort and energy. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience. https://badassagile. When a team has found rhythm and flow, making new gains requires a hard look at where you're leaking effort and energy.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info about our online leadership immersion experience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:22 Badass Unscripted – The Turning Of A Year https://badassagile.com/2020/12/31/badass-unscripted-the-turning-of-a-year/ Thu, 31 Dec 2020 15:59:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2275 Although this has been a year of great uncertainty and turmoil, there has also been massive opportunity to re-write the scripts we ride on.   Take time to inventory your accomplishments for the year, and set your sights on the growth and opportunities ahead of us in 2021. A sincere thank you for listening and supporting this show and everything we do.  Happy New Year! ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Stay connected to our online leadership immersion experience - find out what we're up to and grab the latest learning and tips!  Sign up for more info here: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Although this has been a year of great uncertainty and turmoil, there has also been massive opportunity to re-write the scripts we ride on.   Take time to inventory your accomplishments for the year, and set your sights on the growth and opportunities ... Although this has been a year of great uncertainty and turmoil, there has also been massive opportunity to re-write the scripts we ride on.   Take time to inventory your accomplishments for the year, and set your sights on the growth and opportunities ahead of us in 2021.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A sincere thank you for listening and supporting this show and everything we do.  Happy New Year!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Stay connected to our online leadership immersion experience - find out what we're up to and grab the latest learning and tips!  Sign up for more info here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:21 Episode 163 – Is Creativity a Prerequisite to Agility https://badassagile.com/2020/12/29/episode-163-is-creativity-a-prerequisite-to-agility/ Tue, 29 Dec 2020 15:57:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2272 When our discussion of Agile is limited to software development, we tend to think of only the software development part as being even partly creative.  But could creativity be a prerequisite to doing Agile well? For the month of December, I'll be warming your home and mine by a crackling hot fire, talking about agility. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. When our discussion of Agile is limited to software development, we tend to think of only the software development part as being even partly creative.  But could creativity be a prerequisite to doing Agile well? For the month of December, When our discussion of Agile is limited to software development, we tend to think of only the software development part as being even partly creative.  But could creativity be a prerequisite to doing Agile well?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> For the month of December, I'll be warming your home and mine by a crackling hot fire, talking about agility.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:54 Special Episode – Vasco Duarte, Ryan Ripley, and Chris Williams https://badassagile.com/2020/12/25/special-episode-vasco-duarte-ryan-ripley-and-chris-williams/ Fri, 25 Dec 2020 15:56:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2269 For the holidays, three veteran podcasters came together to talk about the state of agile, and where to focus on the road ahead!  Thanks to Ryan Ripley, host of "Agile For Humans" and co-author of "Fixing Your Scrum", Vasco Duarte of the Scrum Master Toolbox podcast and author of "No Estimates", and Laurens Bonnema for bringing us all together! Ryan Ripley at Agile For Humans (www.agileforhumans.com): Vasco Duarte at Scrum Master Toolbox - (https://scrum-master-toolbox.org): My most sincere thanks to these gentlemen for bringing their world-famous insights to the Badass Agile podcast.  Much thanks and respect for all you do. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. For the holidays, three veteran podcasters came together to talk about the state of agile, and where to focus on the road ahead!  Thanks to Ryan Ripley, host of "Agile For Humans" and co-author of "Fixing Your Scrum", For the holidays, three veteran podcasters came together to talk about the state of agile, and where to focus on the road ahead!  Thanks to Ryan Ripley, host of "Agile For Humans" and co-author of "Fixing Your Scrum", Vasco Duarte of the Scrum Master Toolbox podcast and author of "No Estimates", and Laurens Bonnema for bringing us all together!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Ryan Ripley at Agile For Humans (www.agileforhumans.com):<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Vasco Duarte at Scrum Master Toolbox - (https://scrum-master-toolbox.org):<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> My most sincere thanks to these gentlemen for bringing their world-famous insights to the Badass Agile podcast.  Much thanks and respect for all you do.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 51:52 Badass Unscripted – Learn From Agile https://badassagile.com/2020/12/23/badass-unscripted-learn-from-agile/ Wed, 23 Dec 2020 15:53:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2265 Think about how we expect our teams to fail, observe, learn and improve, yet we fail to have the same patience (or to coach leaders, teams and customer organizations) to do the same.... ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Sign up to learn more about our leadership immersion experience here: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Think about how we expect our teams to fail, observe, learn and improve, yet we fail to have the same patience (or to coach leaders, teams and customer organizations) to do the same.... ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Think about how we expect our teams to fail, observe, learn and improve, yet we fail to have the same patience (or to coach leaders, teams and customer organizations) to do the same....<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up to learn more about our leadership immersion experience here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:34 Episode 162 – Agile Means Freedom https://badassagile.com/2020/12/20/episode-162-agile-means-freedom/ Sun, 20 Dec 2020 15:51:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2262 For the month of December, I'll be warming your home and mine by a crackling hot fire, talking about agility.  This week, let's talk about the best part of Agile...the FREEDOM it gives you to turn on a time, to let your best ideas come to the fore, and to focus on the creative act of creating awesome stuff for awesome people,. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. For the month of December, I'll be warming your home and mine by a crackling hot fire, talking about agility.  This week, let's talk about the best part of Agile...the FREEDOM it gives you to turn on a time, to let your best ideas come to the fore, For the month of December, I'll be warming your home and mine by a crackling hot fire, talking about agility.  This week, let's talk about the best part of Agile...the FREEDOM it gives you to turn on a time, to let your best ideas come to the fore, and to focus on the creative act of creating awesome stuff for awesome people,.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:20 Badass Unscripted – Keep Your Works Silent https://badassagile.com/2020/12/17/badass-unscripted-keep-your-works-silent/ Thu, 17 Dec 2020 15:49:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2258 Humility is a big part of leadership and the Badass Agile way (get humble, get flexible).   Particularly when you have accomplished something remarkable...the best thing you can do is keep it a little closer to your chest than normal....all of us have seen someone who blows their own trumpet a little too often...don't be that guy. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Humility is a big part of leadership and the Badass Agile way (get humble, get flexible).   Particularly when you have accomplished something remarkable...the best thing you can do is keep it a little closer to your chest than normal.... Humility is a big part of leadership and the Badass Agile way (get humble, get flexible).   Particularly when you have accomplished something remarkable...the best thing you can do is keep it a little closer to your chest than normal....all of us have seen someone who blows their own trumpet a little too often...don't be that guy.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:08 Episode 161 – Living The Values https://badassagile.com/2020/12/14/episode-161-living-the-values/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:13:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2239 For the month of December, I'll be warming your home and mine by a crackling hot fire, talking about agility.  This week, let's talk about the supreme importance of clearly stating and living your values. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. For the month of December, I'll be warming your home and mine by a crackling hot fire, talking about agility.  This week, let's talk about the supreme importance of clearly stating and living your values. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** For the month of December, I'll be warming your home and mine by a crackling hot fire, talking about agility.  This week, let's talk about the supreme importance of clearly stating and living your values.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:12 Badass Unscripted – Letting Yourself Off the Hook https://badassagile.com/2020/12/10/badass-unscripted-letting-yourself-off-the-hook/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 10:12:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2236 There's a fine line between calibrating, baselining, or adjusting and letting yourself off the hook. When you catch yourself giving yourself a pass, or permission to fall back into excuses, you have a opportunity to challenge your weak spots.  Don't let yourself off the hook too easy...its usually the stuff we don't want to face that creates the greatest opportunity for improvement. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. There's a fine line between calibrating, baselining, or adjusting and letting yourself off the hook. When you catch yourself giving yourself a pass, or permission to fall back into excuses, you have a opportunity to challenge your weak spots. There's a fine line between calibrating, baselining, or adjusting and letting yourself off the hook.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> When you catch yourself giving yourself a pass, or permission to fall back into excuses, you have a opportunity to challenge your weak spots.  Don't let yourself off the hook too easy...its usually the stuff we don't want to face that creates the greatest opportunity for improvement.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:27 Episode 160 – Fireside Chat – Nobody Owns Agile https://badassagile.com/2020/12/06/episode-160-fireside-chat-nobody-owns-agile/ Sun, 06 Dec 2020 10:10:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2233 For the month of December, I'll be warming your home and mine by a crackling hot fire, talking about agility.  This week, I want to remind you that nobody 'owns' agile ideas...and its way more fun to figure out how to do it right all on your own. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. For the month of December, I'll be warming your home and mine by a crackling hot fire, talking about agility.  This week, I want to remind you that nobody 'owns' agile ideas...and its way more fun to figure out how to do it right all on your own. For the month of December, I'll be warming your home and mine by a crackling hot fire, talking about agility.  This week, I want to remind you that nobody 'owns' agile ideas...and its way more fun to figure out how to do it right all on your own.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:08 Badass Unscripted – Add Value https://badassagile.com/2020/12/02/badass-unscripted-add-value/ Wed, 02 Dec 2020 10:09:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2230 The point of being Agile is not being Agile.  Don't forget your fundamentals - the simplest way to define great performance is to find a customer need and fill it.  Figure out what they buy and why they buy it, and focus on delivering THAT better than anyone else in your space. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. The point of being Agile is not being Agile.  Don't forget your fundamentals - the simplest way to define great performance is to find a customer need and fill it.  Figure out what they buy and why they buy it, The point of being Agile is not being Agile.  Don't forget your fundamentals - the simplest way to define great performance is to find a customer need and fill it.  Figure out what they buy and why they buy it, and focus on delivering THAT better than anyone else in your space.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:19 Episode 159 – Be Someone Who Gets It https://badassagile.com/2020/11/29/episode-159-be-someone-who-gets-it/ Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:07:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2227 Don't fall victim to the classic causes of Agile failure by making the same mistakes so many organizations make.  Be someone who gets it. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Don't fall victim to the classic causes of Agile failure by making the same mistakes so many organizations make.  Be someone who gets it. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. ... Don't fall victim to the classic causes of Agile failure by making the same mistakes so many organizations make.  Be someone who gets it.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:47 Badass Unscripted – Stay Curious https://badassagile.com/2020/11/25/badass-unscripted-stay-curious/ Wed, 25 Nov 2020 10:06:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2224 ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on ... ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:27 Episode 158 – Slowly Over Time https://badassagile.com/2020/11/22/episode-158-slowly-over-time/ Sun, 22 Nov 2020 10:04:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2221 A common pitfall in trying to create results is pushing for too much progress and tangible result in a short time frame. Results come more consistently through the consistent application of small effort toward a goal - therefore, the easiest way to make work more predictable is not through extensive planning, study and modelling but through small, persistent gains. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. A common pitfall in trying to create results is pushing for too much progress and tangible result in a short time frame. Results come more consistently through the consistent application of small effort toward a goal - therefore, A common pitfall in trying to create results is pushing for too much progress and tangible result in a short time frame. 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Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:22 Badass Unscripted – Necessity Engineering https://badassagile.com/2020/11/16/badass-unscripted-necessity-engineering/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 10:01:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2218 ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. 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Sign up for more info here: https://badassagile.com/the-forge/****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on ... ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://badassagile.com/the-forge/******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:50 Episode 157 – Your True Fans https://badassagile.com/2020/11/15/episode-157-your-true-fans/ Sun, 15 Nov 2020 13:24:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2160 ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://mailchi.mp/badassagile/the-forge-dec2020-cohort****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. 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Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:37 Badass Unscripted – Talking About Excellence https://badassagile.com/2020/11/12/badass-unscripted-talking-about-excellence/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 13:23:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2156 ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://mailchi.mp/badassagile/the-forge-dec2020-cohort****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://mailchi.mp/badassagile/the-forge-dec2020-cohort****** ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://mailchi.mp/badassagile/the-forge-dec2020-cohort******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:35 Episode 156 – Trends https://badassagile.com/2020/11/10/episode-156-trends/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 13:11:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2154 ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://mailchi.mp/badassagile/the-forge-dec2020-cohort****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. ***JOIN THE FORGE*** Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort. Sign up for more info here: https://mailchi.mp/badassagile/the-forge-dec2020-cohort****** ***JOIN THE FORGE***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our online leadership immersion experience is taking names for a December 2020 Cohort.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sign up for more info here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://mailchi.mp/badassagile/the-forge-dec2020-cohort******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:16 Agile In Toronto At Night #11 – Sue Johnston, Communication Specialist https://badassagile.com/2020/11/05/agile-in-toronto-at-night-11-sue-johnston-communication-specialist/ Thu, 05 Nov 2020 13:09:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2152 Check out Sue at: Her Website - http://itsunderstood.com/Her book page - talktomebook.comOn LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/susanmariejohnstonOn Twitter - https://twitter.com/ItsUnderstood ****** THE FORGE 2021 Applications Are Now Open! Reach out via contact@badassagile.com for more info, and stay tuned for more news! ****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ ****** Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Check out Sue at: Her Website - http://itsunderstood.com/Her book page - talktomebook.comOn LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/susanmariejohnstonOn Twitter - https://twitter.com/ItsUnderstood ****** THE FORGE 2021 Applications Are Now Open! Check out Sue at:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Her Website - http://itsunderstood.com/Her book page - talktomebook.comOn LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/susanmariejohnstonOn Twitter - https://twitter.com/ItsUnderstood<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> THE FORGE 2021 Applications Are Now Open!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Reach out via contact@badassagile.com for more info, and stay tuned for more news!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 48:55 Episode 155 – Coaching Is Teaching https://badassagile.com/2020/11/03/episode-155-coaching-is-teaching/ Tue, 03 Nov 2020 13:07:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2150 Let's break the myth that a coach is only a facilitator and enabler.  In order to help people, a coach must also give counsel, advice, and instruction.****** THE FORGE 2021 Applications Are Now Open! Reach out via contact@badassagile.com for more info, and stay tuned for more news! ****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ ****** Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Let's break the myth that a coach is only a facilitator and enabler.  In order to help people, a coach must also give counsel, advice, and instruction.****** THE FORGE 2021 Applications Are Now Open! Reach out via contact@badassagile. Let's break the myth that a coach is only a facilitator and enabler.  In order to help people, a coach must also give counsel, advice, and instruction.******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> THE FORGE 2021 Applications Are Now Open!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Reach out via contact@badassagile.com for more info, and stay tuned for more news!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:37 Badass Unscripted – Protect Your Attention https://badassagile.com/2020/10/22/badass-unscripted-protect-your-attention/ Thu, 22 Oct 2020 13:05:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2148 More than ever, your attention is under attack.  If you personally, or your team is struggling with distraction, it might be time to get serious about how culture and devices demand and divide your attention.  You might not even know the extent of these forces and the waste that they cause.****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. More than ever, your attention is under attack.  If you personally, or your team is struggling with distraction, it might be time to get serious about how culture and devices demand and divide your attention. More than ever, your attention is under attack.  If you personally, or your team is struggling with distraction, it might be time to get serious about how culture and devices demand and divide your attention.  You might not even know the extent of these forces and the waste that they cause.******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:43 Episode 154 – Not Just For IT https://badassagile.com/2020/10/20/episode-154-not-just-for-it/ Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:03:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2141 It's becoming more important to think of Agile outside the IT realm.  When every solution is assumed to be technology based, we limit the wealth of options available for solving business problems.****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. 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It's becoming more important to think of Agile outside the IT realm.  When every solution is assumed to be technology based, we limit the wealth of options available for solving business problems.****** It's becoming more important to think of Agile outside the IT realm.  When every solution is assumed to be technology based, we limit the wealth of options available for solving business problems.******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:57 Agile In Toronto At Night #10 – Catarina Von Maydell, Facilitating Transformation https://badassagile.com/2020/10/16/agile-in-toronto-at-night-10-catarina-von-maydell-facilitating-transformation/ Fri, 16 Oct 2020 20:05:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2136 Catarina Von Maydell has been studying and facilitating the human side of innovation, change and growth.Focusing not on the technical side, but the human and business side of agility, she's an explorer, experimenter, researcher, consultant, teacher and writer. You can find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/catarinavonmaydell/ ****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Catarina Von Maydell has been studying and facilitating the human side of innovation, change and growth.Focusing not on the technical side, but the human and business side of agility, she's an explorer, experimenter, researcher, consultant, Catarina Von Maydell has been studying and facilitating the human side of innovation, change and growth.Focusing not on the technical side, but the human and business side of agility, she's an explorer, experimenter, researcher, consultant, teacher and writer.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/catarinavonmaydell/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 45:49 Episode 153 – On Solutions https://badassagile.com/2020/10/12/episode-153-on-solutions/ Mon, 12 Oct 2020 16:37:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2129 Everything we do is solutioning.  But not every solution means software or IT.  We have to get better at asking the focusing question - "what hurts?".  Not just considering what could be better, but getting fired up about the things that make us mad; drive us nuts.  When you have the answer to that question, you're on the verge of adding true value. ****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Everything we do is solutioning.  But not every solution means software or IT.  We have to get better at asking the focusing question - "what hurts?".  Not just considering what could be better, but getting fired up about the things that make us mad; d... Everything we do is solutioning.  But not every solution means software or IT.  We have to get better at asking the focusing question - "what hurts?".  Not just considering what could be better, but getting fired up about the things that make us mad; drive us nuts.  When you have the answer to that question, you're on the verge of adding true value.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:59 Badass Unscripted – Planning vs. Preparation https://badassagile.com/2020/10/09/badass-unscripted-planning-vs-preparation/ Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:35:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2126 One of the best ways to decrease up-front planning without increasing risk is to 'prepare'.  This is different than planning, as it doesn't try to forecast a specific sequence of outcomes, but rather to practice adapting to ANY outcome through repetition and rehearsal.****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. One of the best ways to decrease up-front planning without increasing risk is to 'prepare'.  This is different than planning, as it doesn't try to forecast a specific sequence of outcomes, but rather to practice adapting to ANY outcome through repetiti... One of the best ways to decrease up-front planning without increasing risk is to 'prepare'.  This is different than planning, as it doesn't try to forecast a specific sequence of outcomes, but rather to practice adapting to ANY outcome through repetition and rehearsal.******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:12 Episode 152 – The Psychology Of “Done” https://badassagile.com/2020/10/06/episode-152-the-psychology-of-done/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 16:30:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2123 What is it about Done things that is such a challenge?  Committing to a finished deliverable - even a small one - is difficult for all of us sometimes.   Whether it's the hard work, the pressure, or the looming risk of failing and looking bad, the fight is real.  Here are a few tips for changing the culture and permanently eliminating this persistent problem. ****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. What is it about Done things that is such a challenge?  Committing to a finished deliverable - even a small one - is difficult for all of us sometimes.   Whether it's the hard work, the pressure, or the looming risk of failing and looking bad, What is it about Done things that is such a challenge?  Committing to a finished deliverable - even a small one - is difficult for all of us sometimes.   Whether it's the hard work, the pressure, or the looming risk of failing and looking bad, the fight is real.  Here are a few tips for changing the culture and permanently eliminating this persistent problem.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:08 Agile In Toronto At Night #9 – Gino Marckx, Transformation Consultant https://badassagile.com/2020/10/03/agile-in-toronto-at-night-9-gino-marckx-transformation-consultant/ Sat, 03 Oct 2020 17:13:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2117 A compelling and experienced leader and speaker in our space, Gino talks with me for over 30 minutes on renaming Agile, framework dogmatism, and ongoing learning and education.  I know you'll love listening in. You can find Gino at: https://xodiac.ca/ And on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginomarckx/ And you can find his Continuous Delivery Podcast on Apple, and others: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-continuous-delivery-podcast/id1499579910 ****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. A compelling and experienced leader and speaker in our space, Gino talks with me for over 30 minutes on renaming Agile, framework dogmatism, and ongoing learning and education.  I know you'll love listening in. You can find Gino at: A compelling and experienced leader and speaker in our space, Gino talks with me for over 30 minutes on renaming Agile, framework dogmatism, and ongoing learning and education.  I know you'll love listening in.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can find Gino at:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://xodiac.ca/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> And on LinkedIn:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginomarckx/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> And you can find his Continuous Delivery Podcast on Apple, and others:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-continuous-delivery-podcast/id1499579910<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 49:13 Episode 151 – What’s Next? https://badassagile.com/2020/09/29/episode-151-whats-next/ Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:11:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2114 It's time once again to chin-scratch a little and ask "What's Next For Agile"?  As in 2019, agility needs to leave the team room and venture into the organization more uniformly. This is no longer a technology-only concern.  However, one year later, we've learned a lot about what is essential - in terms of local versus remote working, and focusing on customer outcomes and experiences.  Competition is no longer the primary driver - survival is.   So it's time to learn how to boil down what we know about Agile delivery and make it more accessible, more quickly.   If you're a practitioner, I highly recommend you practice these skills, because 2020 has produced an awfully big wave of newly certified professionals...and you're going to need to hone in on your distinction if you, too, wish to survive and compete. ****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. It's time once again to chin-scratch a little and ask "What's Next For Agile"?  As in 2019, agility needs to leave the team room and venture into the organization more uniformly. This is no longer a technology-only concern.  However, one year later, It's time once again to chin-scratch a little and ask "What's Next For Agile"?  As in 2019, agility needs to leave the team room and venture into the organization more uniformly. This is no longer a technology-only concern.  However, one year later, we've learned a lot about what is essential - in terms of local versus remote working, and focusing on customer outcomes and experiences.  Competition is no longer the primary driver - survival is.   So it's time to learn how to boil down what we know about Agile delivery and make it more accessible, more quickly.   If you're a practitioner, I highly recommend you practice these skills, because 2020 has produced an awfully big wave of newly certified professionals...and you're going to need to hone in on your distinction if you, too, wish to survive and compete.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:59 Badass Unscripted – Finding Perfect Flow https://badassagile.com/2020/09/23/badass-unscripted-finding-perfect-flow/ Wed, 23 Sep 2020 17:06:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2111 There really is no perfect cadence - just one that's perfect for you, your team, your mission, your client. It's always a little different.  True in general, but equally so for teams.  You have to FIND the perfect flow.****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. There really is no perfect cadence - just one that's perfect for you, your team, your mission, your client. It's always a little different.  True in general, but equally so for teams.  You have to FIND the perfect flow.****** There really is no perfect cadence - just one that's perfect for you, your team, your mission, your client. It's always a little different.  True in general, but equally so for teams.  You have to FIND the perfect flow.******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:00 Episode 150 – Truth Doesn’t Come From Thought https://badassagile.com/2020/09/21/episode-150-truth-doesnt-come-from-thought/ Mon, 21 Sep 2020 14:43:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2089 A contemplation this week - abundance of thinking does not make us better agilists.  Truth doesn't come from thought.  Truth simply IS.  And the only way to arrive at it is to experience it.****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. A contemplation this week - abundance of thinking does not make us better agilists.  Truth doesn't come from thought.  Truth simply IS.  And the only way to arrive at it is to experience it.****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener... A contemplation this week - abundance of thinking does not make us better agilists.  Truth doesn't come from thought.  Truth simply IS.  And the only way to arrive at it is to experience it.******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:25 Agile In Toronto At Night #8 – Daria Bagina, Agile Coach and Professional Scrum Trainer https://badassagile.com/2020/09/16/agile-in-toronto-at-night-8-daria-bagina-agile-coach-and-professional-scrum-trainer/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 18:29:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2068 This week I talk with Daria Bagina, a Professional Scrum Trainer, Coach and a leader in our community.  For me, the biggest takeaway was that "Change is hard. You can't do it all at once. We have to acknowledge where we are. And take little steps but never forget the vision of Scrum. Don't bend the rules to try to get there faster".  Now that's something you can bring back to your practice. You can find Daria on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariabagina/ on twitter - https://twitter.com/daria_bagina and on her website -  https://www.scrummastered.com/ check out her YouTube too - youtube.com/c/scrummastered Thank you for a great chat Daria...! This week I talk with Daria Bagina, a Professional Scrum Trainer, Coach and a leader in our community.  For me, the biggest takeaway was that "Change is hard. You can't do it all at once. We have to acknowledge where we are. This week I talk with Daria Bagina, a Professional Scrum Trainer, Coach and a leader in our community.  For me, the biggest takeaway was that "Change is hard. You can't do it all at once. We have to acknowledge where we are. And take little steps but never forget the vision of Scrum. Don't bend the rules to try to get there faster".  Now that's something you can bring back to your practice.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can find Daria on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariabagina/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> on twitter - https://twitter.com/daria_bagina<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> and on her website -  https://www.scrummastered.com/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> check out her YouTube too - youtube.com/c/scrummastered<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thank you for a great chat Daria...! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 41:10 Episode 149 – What Agile Has Done For Me https://badassagile.com/2020/09/13/episode-149-what-agile-has-done-for-me/ Sun, 13 Sep 2020 15:44:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2046 Over the years, Agile has come to mean way more than a better way of delivering software.  Agile thinking and doing has been responsible for every major accomplishment and improvement in my life; from this show to my overall career and passions inside and outside of technology.  As we round the corner and reflect on what comes next for us as coaches and practitioners, I'd like to share how agility has allowed me to:1) Create drool-worthy products2) Go Faster, and3) Get Better ****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Over the years, Agile has come to mean way more than a better way of delivering software.  Agile thinking and doing has been responsible for every major accomplishment and improvement in my life; from this show to my overall career and passions inside ... Over the years, Agile has come to mean way more than a better way of delivering software.  Agile thinking and doing has been responsible for every major accomplishment and improvement in my life; from this show to my overall career and passions inside and outside of technology.  As we round the corner and reflect on what comes next for us as coaches and practitioners, I'd like to share how agility has allowed me to:1) Create drool-worthy products2) Go Faster, and3) Get Better<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:11 Episode 148 – By The Book https://badassagile.com/2020/09/06/episode-148-by-the-book/ Sun, 06 Sep 2020 15:48:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2051 If you do Agile by the approved playbook...and everyone has the same playbook...can you still make your client/company competitive? If you do Agile by the approved playbook...and everyone has the same playbook...can you still make your client/company competitive? If you do Agile by the approved playbook...and everyone has the same playbook...can you still make your client/company competitive? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:38 Badass Unscripted – Lowest Common Denominator https://badassagile.com/2020/09/03/badass-unscripted-lowest-common-denominator/ Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:51:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2055 Creating procedures, policies and scripts that ensure that nobody can possibly misunderstand it is waste.  Instead, leverage team as a force multiplier - there's redundancy in pairs, and individuals working in groups balance out each others' gaps.  The secret to all of this, of course, is trust... Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Creating procedures, policies and scripts that ensure that nobody can possibly misunderstand it is waste.  Instead, leverage team as a force multiplier - there's redundancy in pairs, and individuals working in groups balance out each others' gaps. Creating procedures, policies and scripts that ensure that nobody can possibly misunderstand it is waste.  Instead, leverage team as a force multiplier - there's redundancy in pairs, and individuals working in groups balance out each others' gaps.  The secret to all of this, of course, is trust...<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:50 Episode 147 – The Echo Chamber https://badassagile.com/2020/09/02/episode-147-the-echo-chamber/ Wed, 02 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=2058 If you grew up without social media (or internet), it's always inspiring to realize that you can stand on a podium and reach anybody, anytime.  But what's the point if we use that podium to amplify the same old messages?  It's up to each of us to challenge what's accepted and give rise to something new.****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. If you grew up without social media (or internet), it's always inspiring to realize that you can stand on a podium and reach anybody, anytime.  But what's the point if we use that podium to amplify the same old messages? If you grew up without social media (or internet), it's always inspiring to realize that you can stand on a podium and reach anybody, anytime.  But what's the point if we use that podium to amplify the same old messages?  It's up to each of us to challenge what's accepted and give rise to something new.******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:23 Agile In Toronto At Night #7 – Agile Coach Wayne Hetherington https://badassagile.com/2020/08/26/agile-in-toronto-at-night-7-agile-coach-wayne-hetherington/ Wed, 26 Aug 2020 15:45:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1940 Tonight I'm joined by my friend Wayne Hetherington.  He's an Agile Coach who is deeply rooted in his practice AND his community.  His open and positive mindset makes him relatable and insightful; I particularly appreciate his attitude toward change, the Agile Scene within and beyond Toronto, and making the most out of a global pandemic. If you want to connect with Wayne, you can find him on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wayne-hetherington-774bb5b ******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Tonight I'm joined by my friend Wayne Hetherington.  He's an Agile Coach who is deeply rooted in his practice AND his community.  His open and positive mindset makes him relatable and insightful; I particularly appreciate his attitude toward change, Tonight I'm joined by my friend Wayne Hetherington.  He's an Agile Coach who is deeply rooted in his practice AND his community.  His open and positive mindset makes him relatable and insightful; I particularly appreciate his attitude toward change, the Agile Scene within and beyond Toronto, and making the most out of a global pandemic.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If you want to connect with Wayne, you can find him on LinkedIn:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> linkedin.com/in/wayne-hetherington-774bb5b<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 43:15 Episode 146 – Complexity Is A Choice https://badassagile.com/2020/08/23/episode-146-complexity-is-a-choice/ Sun, 23 Aug 2020 15:41:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1935 Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! Complexity, and therefore simplicity, is a conscious choice.  Aside from being unnecessarily fancy in your efforts, complexity often comes from a place of rule-setting (because you don't trust your teams to do the right thing, experiment forward, or generally not screw things up).  You can build trust and demonstrate your team's ability to get results with less complexity by asking three important questions. https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews! Complexity, and therefore simplicity, is a conscious choice.  Aside from being unnecessarily fancy in your efforts, Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Complexity, and therefore simplicity, is a conscious choice.  Aside from being unnecessarily fancy in your efforts, complexity often comes from a place of rule-setting (because you don't trust your teams to do the right thing, experiment forward, or generally not screw things up).  You can build trust and demonstrate your team's ability to get results with less complexity by asking three important questions.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:43 Episode 145 – What About Victory? https://badassagile.com/2020/08/17/episode-145-what-about-victory/ Mon, 17 Aug 2020 12:20:16 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1874 It's great to get comfy with failure, but I wouldn't start there.  Don't forget to always be stretching...trying to deliver something meaningful each day or week, but also trying to improve on that.  You're always trying to beat your best time or improve your score somehow. To not have consequences when we've missed the mark is great, but it doesn't feel quite as good as victory.  Let's not let go of thatt.******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. It's great to get comfy with failure, but I wouldn't start there.  Don't forget to always be stretching...trying to deliver something meaningful each day or week, but also trying to improve on that.  You're always trying to beat your best time or impro... It's great to get comfy with failure, but I wouldn't start there.  Don't forget to always be stretching...trying to deliver something meaningful each day or week, but also trying to improve on that.  You're always trying to beat your best time or improve your score somehow.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> To not have consequences when we've missed the mark is great, but it doesn't feel quite as good as victory.  Let's not let go of thatt.******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:36 Badass Unscripted – Break Rules https://badassagile.com/2020/08/13/badass-unscripted-break-rules/ Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:16:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1870 Just because rules exist, doesn't mean they exist for good reason.  Whether they exist for an abundance of caution, or because some people just like rules and control...the point of this show is to not be a follower.  So guess what?  You're gonna have to break some rules. Are there consequences?  Sometimes.  Do they matter?  Sometimes. Are they payoffs?  Often.  Do rulebreakers matter more than the rules they break?  Always.******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Just because rules exist, doesn't mean they exist for good reason.  Whether they exist for an abundance of caution, or because some people just like rules and control...the point of this show is to not be a follower.  So guess what? Just because rules exist, doesn't mean they exist for good reason.  Whether they exist for an abundance of caution, or because some people just like rules and control...the point of this show is to not be a follower.  So guess what?  You're gonna have to break some rules.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Are there consequences?  Sometimes.  Do they matter?  Sometimes.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Are they payoffs?  Often.  Do rulebreakers matter more than the rules they break?  Always.******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:29 Episode 144 – Become an Agile Badass https://badassagile.com/2020/08/09/episode-144-become-an-agile-badass/ Sun, 09 Aug 2020 12:13:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1868 Want to be an Agile Badass?  Sometimes, you have to choose your targets carefully.  You can fight the challenges of scale...OR...you can decide to make impact in places that are truly aligned and ready to innovate.   Agile is not just a big-box IT shop concern anymore.  It might be time to make a change and look beyond.******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Want to be an Agile Badass?  Sometimes, you have to choose your targets carefully.  You can fight the challenges of scale...OR...you can decide to make impact in places that are truly aligned and ready to innovate. Want to be an Agile Badass?  Sometimes, you have to choose your targets carefully.  You can fight the challenges of scale...OR...you can decide to make impact in places that are truly aligned and ready to innovate.   Agile is not just a big-box IT shop concern anymore.  It might be time to make a change and look beyond.******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:27 Agile In Toronto At Night #6 – David Dame https://badassagile.com/2020/08/06/agile-in-toronto-at-night-6-david-dame/ Thu, 06 Aug 2020 18:28:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1862 David Dame is well known in our industry as an executive, change leader, and agile champion - AND for his wonderful TEDx talk on living with Cerebral Palsy.  In our chat, we discuss leadership, inspiration, challenge and resilience - and Dads. This was a great, candid discussion and I really enjoyed finally meeting David and spending a little time learning about his world. Please check him out at www.davedame.com, and on twitter - @ddame******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. David Dame is well known in our industry as an executive, change leader, and agile champion - AND for his wonderful TEDx talk on living with Cerebral Palsy.  In our chat, we discuss leadership, inspiration, challenge and resilience - and Dads. David Dame is well known in our industry as an executive, change leader, and agile champion - AND for his wonderful TEDx talk on living with Cerebral Palsy.  In our chat, we discuss leadership, inspiration, challenge and resilience - and Dads.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This was a great, candid discussion and I really enjoyed finally meeting David and spending a little time learning about his world.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Please check him out at www.davedame.com, and on twitter - @ddame******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 35:43 Episode 143 – The Ultimate Agile Mindset https://badassagile.com/2020/08/03/episode-143-the-ultimate-agile-mindset/ Mon, 03 Aug 2020 18:26:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1859 A powerful Agile mindset is so much more that supporting continuous improvement, iterative delivery, and failing fast.  The ultimate mindset requires us to abandon - to shatter - the beliefs, rules, habits and limitations that keep us operating within the status quo.******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. A powerful Agile mindset is so much more that supporting continuous improvement, iterative delivery, and failing fast.  The ultimate mindset requires us to abandon - to shatter - the beliefs, rules, habits and limitations that keep us operating within ... A powerful Agile mindset is so much more that supporting continuous improvement, iterative delivery, and failing fast.  The ultimate mindset requires us to abandon - to shatter - the beliefs, rules, habits and limitations that keep us operating within the status quo.******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:16 Badass Unscripted – If You Don’t Have A Tribe https://badassagile.com/2020/07/30/badass-unscripted-if-you-dont-have-a-tribe/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:12:26 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1814 Your team is not your only tribe.  Each of needs a few key people with whom we have an unbreakable bond; mutual trust and complete vulnerability.  Who has your back?  Who can you go to for help no matter what?  And for whom do you do the same? ******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Your team is not your only tribe.  Each of needs a few key people with whom we have an unbreakable bond; mutual trust and complete vulnerability.  Who has your back?  Who can you go to for help no matter what?  And for whom do you do the same? Your team is not your only tribe.  Each of needs a few key people with whom we have an unbreakable bond; mutual trust and complete vulnerability.  Who has your back?  Who can you go to for help no matter what?  And for whom do you do the same?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives, livestreams and previews!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 4:46 Agile In Toronto At Night #5 Diane Dale https://badassagile.com/2020/07/24/agile-in-toronto-at-night-5-diane-dale/ Fri, 24 Jul 2020 14:09:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1811 My guest this week is Diane Dale - an Agile Coach who has a lot of compelling ideas about team dynamics and performance.  We talk about how her focus has changed over the past few years, and what racing teams have to do with Agile. This was a great chat - I got a ton out of it, and you will too.******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives and previews, including a Weekly Livestream every Monday at 7PM EST!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. My guest this week is Diane Dale - an Agile Coach who has a lot of compelling ideas about team dynamics and performance.  We talk about how her focus has changed over the past few years, and what racing teams have to do with Agile. My guest this week is Diane Dale - an Agile Coach who has a lot of compelling ideas about team dynamics and performance.  We talk about how her focus has changed over the past few years, and what racing teams have to do with Agile.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This was a great chat - I got a ton out of it, and you will too.******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives and previews, including a Weekly Livestream every Monday at 7PM EST!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 42:43 Badass Conversations – David Rutherford, ex-Navy SEAL, Author and Speaker https://badassagile.com/2020/07/20/badass-conversations-david-rutherford-ex-navy-seal-author-and-speaker/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 17:21:21 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1799 As you know, I bring on guests rarely and carefully.  But when I KNOW someone will entertain, inform AND inspire you...its a no-brainer.  There's a reason why David Rutherford is a highly sought-after speaker - he's an ex-Navy SEAL, author and speaker who delivers the goods for The Boston Red Sox, Oregon State Beavers, and a long list of leading brands in every imaginable category.  It's not just his battlefield experiences that make him unique; it's his wit, humour and authenticity that you'll hear firsthand as he weaves in lessons learned from being a father, friend, and renaissance man.   David gave us 70 minutes of create conversation and insight around fear, gratitude, the human condition, and team life. Please follow David and support his work: https://www.teamfroglogic.com Podcast - https://teamfroglogic.com/frog-logic-podcast/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teamfroglogic/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Teamfroglogic/ Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8hJTAIdgRl9pD7R8GT2VPw You can find his book "Navy SEAL Self-Confidence" on the Store page of his website, or on Kindle, Audible or Amazon.******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives and previews, including a Weekly Livestream every Monday at 7PM EST!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. As you know, I bring on guests rarely and carefully.  But when I KNOW someone will entertain, inform AND inspire you...its a no-brainer.  There's a reason why David Rutherford is a highly sought-after speaker - he's an ex-Navy SEAL, As you know, I bring on guests rarely and carefully.  But when I KNOW someone will entertain, inform AND inspire you...its a no-brainer.  There's a reason why David Rutherford is a highly sought-after speaker - he's an ex-Navy SEAL, author and speaker who delivers the goods for The Boston Red Sox, Oregon State Beavers, and a long list of leading brands in every imaginable category.  It's not just his battlefield experiences that make him unique; it's his wit, humour and authenticity that you'll hear firsthand as he weaves in lessons learned from being a father, friend, and renaissance man.   David gave us 70 minutes of create conversation and insight around fear, gratitude, the human condition, and team life.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Please follow David and support his work:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.teamfroglogic.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Podcast - https://teamfroglogic.com/frog-logic-podcast/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/teamfroglogic/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Teamfroglogic/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8hJTAIdgRl9pD7R8GT2VPw<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can find his book "Navy SEAL Self-Confidence" on the Store page of his website, or on Kindle, Audible or Amazon.******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives and previews, including a Weekly Livestream every Monday at 7PM EST!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 1:12:02 Badass Unscripted – Patterns and Autopilot? https://badassagile.com/2020/07/16/badass-unscripted-patterns-and-autopilot/ Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:15:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1796 Ever notice you always take the same path to work?  Eat the same lunch at the same places at the same time?  What about your mental and emotional routines?  What do you automatically accept - or reject?  And could these patterns be making you stuck?******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives and previews, including a Weekly Livestream every Monday at 7PM EST!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Ever notice you always take the same path to work?  Eat the same lunch at the same places at the same time?  What about your mental and emotional routines?  What do you automatically accept - or reject?  And could these patterns be making you stuck? Ever notice you always take the same path to work?  Eat the same lunch at the same places at the same time?  What about your mental and emotional routines?  What do you automatically accept - or reject?  And could these patterns be making you stuck?******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives and previews, including a Weekly Livestream every Monday at 7PM EST!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:53 Episode 142 – Why Demo? https://badassagile.com/2020/07/12/episode-142-why-demo/ Sun, 12 Jul 2020 12:08:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1785 Often overlooked or justified 'out of the sprint', the demo is well-known for its singular ability to put product in customers' hands and gain crucial in-use insights...but there's another reason to do it.  Listen to find out more! ******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives and previews, including a Weekly Livestream every Monday at 7PM EST!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Often overlooked or justified 'out of the sprint', the demo is well-known for its singular ability to put product in customers' hands and gain crucial in-use insights...but there's another reason to do it.  Listen to find out more! Often overlooked or justified 'out of the sprint', the demo is well-known for its singular ability to put product in customers' hands and gain crucial in-use insights...but there's another reason to do it.  Listen to find out more!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives and previews, including a Weekly Livestream every Monday at 7PM EST!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:20 Agile In Toronto At Night #4 – Oyinkan Sanni, Enterprise Agile Coach https://badassagile.com/2020/07/09/agile-in-toronto-at-night-4-oyinkan-sanni-enterprise-agile-coach/ Thu, 09 Jul 2020 12:07:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1782 Join me this week with my good friend Oyinkan Sanni. Oyinkan is an internal Agile Coach for a global professional services firm.  In this conversation we explore adapting to COVID19 and Work From Home, beginning her career as a coach, and helping spread Agile to non-IT corners of the organization.******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives and previews, including a Weekly Livestream every Monday at 7PM EST!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Join me this week with my good friend Oyinkan Sanni. Oyinkan is an internal Agile Coach for a global professional services firm.  In this conversation we explore adapting to COVID19 and Work From Home, beginning her career as a coach, Join me this week with my good friend Oyinkan Sanni.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Oyinkan is an internal Agile Coach for a global professional services firm.  In this conversation we explore adapting to COVID19 and Work From Home, beginning her career as a coach, and helping spread Agile to non-IT corners of the organization.******Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives and previews, including a Weekly Livestream every Monday at 7PM EST!https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g******Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, speaking engagements, team-level and executive mindset/agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 37:16 Episode 141 – Uncommon https://badassagile.com/2020/07/06/episode-141-uncommon/ Mon, 06 Jul 2020 12:05:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1779 What does uncommon mean to you? We need more uncommon leaders, but that means there's no script for you to follow; no program of study to catapult you to effectiveness.  It requires Courage, Vulnerability, Commitment, Persistence and Resilience. Sounds hard?  It is.  But if you feel the call to be part of a unique tribe of exceptional performers or leaders...you already know what you have to do. ****** Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives and previews, including a Weekly Livestream every Monday at 7PM EST! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g ****** Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game. Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, team-level and executive mindset and agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. What does uncommon mean to you? We need more uncommon leaders, but that means there's no script for you to follow; no program of study to catapult you to effectiveness.  It requires Courage, Vulnerability, Commitment, What does uncommon mean to you?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We need more uncommon leaders, but that means there's no script for you to follow; no program of study to catapult you to effectiveness.  It requires Courage, Vulnerability, Commitment, Persistence and Resilience.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sounds hard?  It is.  But if you feel the call to be part of a unique tribe of exceptional performers or leaders...you already know what you have to do.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join us in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook for member exclusives and previews, including a Weekly Livestream every Monday at 7PM EST!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We're also on YouTube!  Follow the podcast, enjoy some panel/guest commentary, and get some quick tips and guidance from me:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6I_bii9oUSI8fkN1BOk6g<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ******<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our mission is to create an elite tribe of leaders who focus on who they need to become in order to lead and inspire, and to be the best agile podcast and resource for effective mindset and leadership game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Contact us (contact@badassagile.com) for elite-level performance and agile coaching, team-level and executive mindset and agile training, and licensing options for modern, high-impact, bite-sized learning and educational content. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:09 Episode 140 – Your Agile Career https://badassagile.com/2020/06/29/episode-140-your-agile-career/ Mon, 29 Jun 2020 11:58:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1774 Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:14 Agile In Toronto At Night #3 – Shahin Sheidaei – Elevate Change https://badassagile.com/2020/06/26/agile-in-toronto-at-night-3-shahin-sheidaei-elevate-change/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:57:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1771 This week, I sat down with Shahin Sheidaei, owner of Elevate Change and founder of the Lean Agile Network.  We spoke about shifting to online, the Toronto community, and getting feedback...and much more. Elevate Change: www.elevatechange.coPersonal blog: blog.sheidaei.comEmail: shahin@sheidaei.com Shahin's communities: Lean Agile Network: http://www.leanagile.network Virtual Agile Community: www.VirtualAgileCommunity.com Social:http://linkedin.com/in/sheidaeiandhttp://twitter.com/sheidaei This week, I sat down with Shahin Sheidaei, owner of Elevate Change and founder of the Lean Agile Network.  We spoke about shifting to online, the Toronto community, and getting feedback...and much more. Elevate Change: www.elevatechange. This week, I sat down with Shahin Sheidaei, owner of Elevate Change and founder of the Lean Agile Network.  We spoke about shifting to online, the Toronto community, and getting feedback...and much more.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Elevate Change: www.elevatechange.coPersonal blog: blog.sheidaei.comEmail: shahin@sheidaei.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Shahin's communities:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Lean Agile Network: http://www.leanagile.network<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Virtual Agile Community: www.VirtualAgileCommunity.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Social:http://linkedin.com/in/sheidaeiandhttp://twitter.com/sheidaei Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 34:26 Episode 139 – Your Decisions https://badassagile.com/2020/06/22/episode-139-your-decisions/ Mon, 22 Jun 2020 19:47:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1763 Ultimately, your ability to excel - individually and as a team - has everything to do with the small decisions you make every day. Its too easy to blame other people and outside forces when outcomes matter and you come up short.  But the more I observe teams in action, the more I notice a rift between the attitudes of everyday teams and uncommon teams.   It's all about their willingness to examine and improve their daily decisions. Join the discussion in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Ultimately, your ability to excel - individually and as a team - has everything to do with the small decisions you make every day. Its too easy to blame other people and outside forces when outcomes matter and you come up short. Ultimately, your ability to excel - individually and as a team - has everything to do with the small decisions you make every day.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Its too easy to blame other people and outside forces when outcomes matter and you come up short.  But the more I observe teams in action, the more I notice a rift between the attitudes of everyday teams and uncommon teams.   It's all about their willingness to examine and improve their daily decisions.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join the discussion in the Badass Agile Listener Lounge on Facebook.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:10 Badass Unscripted – Remain A Beginner https://badassagile.com/2020/06/17/badass-unscripted-remain-a-beginner/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:23:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1757 In this episode, we explore the wisdom that benefits all learners (and really, aren't we all learners, all of the time?).  As you grow - remain humble.  Remain as a beginner, remain open to new and changing thought.  Even though this episode sat on a shelf for 4 or 5 weeks before going to production, perhaps the concept is even more relevant now...avoid the trap of thinking you know it all.  Approach each day as a beginner.  That doesn't mean 'forget what you've learned'.  It means 'resist the temptation to be certain that you know at all (or know IT all). Come find your tribe on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ In this episode, we explore the wisdom that benefits all learners (and really, aren't we all learners, all of the time?).  As you grow - remain humble.  Remain as a beginner, remain open to new and changing thought. In this episode, we explore the wisdom that benefits all learners (and really, aren't we all learners, all of the time?).  As you grow - remain humble.  Remain as a beginner, remain open to new and changing thought.  Even though this episode sat on a shelf for 4 or 5 weeks before going to production, perhaps the concept is even more relevant now...avoid the trap of thinking you know it all.  Approach each day as a beginner.  That doesn't mean 'forget what you've learned'.  It means 'resist the temptation to be certain that you know at all (or know IT all).<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Come find your tribe on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 4:36 Episode 138 – Live By Your Code https://badassagile.com/2020/06/14/episode-138-live-by-your-code/ Sun, 14 Jun 2020 19:22:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1754 Coming up with a 'code' is easy.  Getting the team to stick by it - to integrate it - can be far more challenging.  Check out this episode to learn about the simple commitments and discipline necessary to get your team modelling their self-proclaimed ideals. Don't forget to join the Badass Listener Lounge on Facebook where we discuss the latest episodes and do other cool stuff. https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Coming up with a 'code' is easy.  Getting the team to stick by it - to integrate it - can be far more challenging.  Check out this episode to learn about the simple commitments and discipline necessary to get your team modelling their self-proclaimed i... Coming up with a 'code' is easy.  Getting the team to stick by it - to integrate it - can be far more challenging.  Check out this episode to learn about the simple commitments and discipline necessary to get your team modelling their self-proclaimed ideals.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget to join the Badass Listener Lounge on Facebook where we discuss the latest episodes and do other cool stuff.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:38 Agile In Toronto At Night #2 – Trish Lynch of AgileTO https://badassagile.com/2020/06/10/agile-in-toronto-at-night-2-trish-lynch-of-agileto/ Wed, 10 Jun 2020 19:20:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1751 I had a great whiskey-fuelled conversation with Trish Lynch, an Agile Coach who is also co-organizer of AgileTO.  (I said co-founder in the episode....I stand corrected).  For those of you not in the know, TO was the short form for Toronto, Ontario.  That was later renamed T-dot (although its not really shortened...its longer to type and has the same number of syllables) before Drake rebranded it to 'The Six'.  Which also requires explanation....that's short for '416' which is our area code, unless you count 647 and all the other new ones. Anyway....Trish is an ORGANIZER.  She makes community happen in this town and that's what I appreciate most about her.  On June 13, 2020, she's hosting her very first Open Space.  Details on how to reach her are below. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishly/ AgileTO Meetup - https://www.meetup.com/AgileTO/ June Agile Open Space - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agile-open-space-2020-tickets-104808334550 I had a great whiskey-fuelled conversation with Trish Lynch, an Agile Coach who is also co-organizer of AgileTO.  (I said co-founder in the episode....I stand corrected).  For those of you not in the know, TO was the short form for Toronto, Ontario. I had a great whiskey-fuelled conversation with Trish Lynch, an Agile Coach who is also co-organizer of AgileTO.  (I said co-founder in the episode....I stand corrected).  For those of you not in the know, TO was the short form for Toronto, Ontario.  That was later renamed T-dot (although its not really shortened...its longer to type and has the same number of syllables) before Drake rebranded it to 'The Six'.  Which also requires explanation....that's short for '416' which is our area code, unless you count 647 and all the other new ones.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Anyway....Trish is an ORGANIZER.  She makes community happen in this town and that's what I appreciate most about her.  On June 13, 2020, she's hosting her very first Open Space.  Details on how to reach her are below.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/trishly/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> AgileTO Meetup - https://www.meetup.com/AgileTO/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> June Agile Open Space - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/agile-open-space-2020-tickets-104808334550 Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 25:18 Episode 137 – Time For A Different Manifesto https://badassagile.com/2020/06/08/episode-137-time-for-a-different-manifesto/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:18:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1748 For the past three years, Badass Agile has been creating unique content, going against traffic and challenging convention.  It has become obvious and urgent to me to take the concepts of agility and break free of the conventions and established rules.  To teach everybody everywhere not how to 'be agile', but how to explore their own limitlessness, to be part of something special...and generally how to crush life. As the world is changing today in watershed moments rather than gradual shifts; so must we change, and advance something new.  I'm not sure what it is yet, but I hope you stay with me as I respond and adapt. *** Join the facebook group - the Badass Agile Listener Lounge - for member exclusives, previews and livestreams! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ For the past three years, Badass Agile has been creating unique content, going against traffic and challenging convention.  It has become obvious and urgent to me to take the concepts of agility and break free of the conventions and established rules. For the past three years, Badass Agile has been creating unique content, going against traffic and challenging convention.  It has become obvious and urgent to me to take the concepts of agility and break free of the conventions and established rules.  To teach everybody everywhere not how to 'be agile', but how to explore their own limitlessness, to be part of something special...and generally how to crush life.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> As the world is changing today in watershed moments rather than gradual shifts; so must we change, and advance something new.  I'm not sure what it is yet, but I hope you stay with me as I respond and adapt.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ***<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Join the facebook group - the Badass Agile Listener Lounge - for member exclusives, previews and livestreams!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:34 Badass Unscripted – Check In On Your Vision https://badassagile.com/2020/06/03/badass-unscripted-check-in-on-your-vision/ Wed, 03 Jun 2020 19:17:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1745 Know what you can do with all this spare time?  Put the good stuff in your leadership fuel tank....check in on your vision.  Everyday.  Connect with it deeply, and let it inspire you to do more, do next. Those who stay in tune with their purpose will have an easier time adapting in chaos and leading from 'where they are'. Know what you can do with all this spare time?  Put the good stuff in your leadership fuel tank....check in on your vision.  Everyday.  Connect with it deeply, and let it inspire you to do more, do next. Know what you can do with all this spare time?  Put the good stuff in your leadership fuel tank....check in on your vision.  Everyday.  Connect with it deeply, and let it inspire you to do more, do next.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Those who stay in tune with their purpose will have an easier time adapting in chaos and leading from 'where they are'. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 4:51 Episode 136 – Leaders Don’t Need Scripts https://badassagile.com/2020/05/31/episode-136-leaders-dont-need-scripts/ Sun, 31 May 2020 19:15:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1742 There's something about a badass - an authentic leader - that exudes certainty and natural presence. If your conversations are littered with scripts that you learn in a course or read in a book, eventually everyone starts using the same ones.  Your conversations sound rehearsed and inauthentic.  "Holding space" and "honouring your journey" become overused and deteriorate your credibility. So don't buy into scripts.  Focus on being in real conversations with real people consistently (not just when things blow up), and the right thing to say becomes automatic. There's something about a badass - an authentic leader - that exudes certainty and natural presence. If your conversations are littered with scripts that you learn in a course or read in a book, eventually everyone starts using the same ones. There's something about a badass - an authentic leader - that exudes certainty and natural presence.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If your conversations are littered with scripts that you learn in a course or read in a book, eventually everyone starts using the same ones.  Your conversations sound rehearsed and inauthentic.  "Holding space" and "honouring your journey" become overused and deteriorate your credibility.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> So don't buy into scripts.  Focus on being in real conversations with real people consistently (not just when things blow up), and the right thing to say becomes automatic. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:17 Episode 135 – Your Uncommon Edge https://badassagile.com/2020/05/25/episode-135-your-uncommon-edge/ Mon, 25 May 2020 20:11:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1715 So you're a certified so-and-so...don't let an industry or a job description define you. Be distinct.  Start building your hero genetics.  We're overstocked on sameness and average.  Ditch the script from the mothership and do something uncommon.   I have three suggestions for you this week.  They might just speak to you.  Try 'em out.  This could be your edge. Stay badass, my people. So you're a certified so-and-so...don't let an industry or a job description define you. Be distinct.  Start building your hero genetics.  We're overstocked on sameness and average.  Ditch the script from the mothership and do something uncommon. So you're a certified so-and-so...don't let an industry or a job description define you. Be distinct.  Start building your hero genetics.  We're overstocked on sameness and average.  Ditch the script from the mothership and do something uncommon.   I have three suggestions for you this week.  They might just speak to you.  Try 'em out.  This could be your edge.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Stay badass, my people. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:24 NEW!! Agile in Toronto At Night #1 – Jason Little, Author of Lean Change Management https://badassagile.com/2020/05/21/new-agile-in-toronto-at-night-1-jason-little-author-of-lean-change-management/ Thu, 21 May 2020 19:14:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1739 Welcome to my new segment, "Agile In Toronto At Night"! This is all about meeting with the great minds and personalities on the Toronto Scene.  Who better to share my first round with than The Legend - Jason Little.  If you haven't checked out his work - please do.  He's THE name in Agile Change Management.  By the time this airs you will have missed the start of his current class, but check out his upcoming schedule. PS - the Greek place was Penelope on King.   The Mexican place remains a mystery.  Like The Legend Himself.  Alright I'll stop now. Find Jason here: https://leanchange.org https://cleverweapon.com Twitter - @jasonlittle Welcome to my new segment, "Agile In Toronto At Night"! This is all about meeting with the great minds and personalities on the Toronto Scene.  Who better to share my first round with than The Legend - Jason Little. Welcome to my new segment, "Agile In Toronto At Night"!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is all about meeting with the great minds and personalities on the Toronto Scene.  Who better to share my first round with than The Legend - Jason Little.  If you haven't checked out his work - please do.  He's THE name in Agile Change Management.  By the time this airs you will have missed the start of his current class, but check out his upcoming schedule.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> PS - the Greek place was Penelope on King.   The Mexican place remains a mystery.  Like The Legend Himself.  Alright I'll stop now.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Find Jason here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://leanchange.org<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://cleverweapon.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Twitter - @jasonlittle Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 41:02 Badass Unscripted – Your Uncommon Edge https://badassagile.com/2020/05/20/badass-unscripted-your-uncommon-edge/ Wed, 20 May 2020 20:07:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1712 At a time of so much increased noise and anxiety, its time that we once again return to fundamentals as we help teams become more agile. So what could you reduce this week - in terms of frameworks, rules, and complexity? At a time of so much increased noise and anxiety, its time that we once again return to fundamentals as we help teams become more agile. So what could you reduce this week - in terms of frameworks, rules, and complexity? At a time of so much increased noise and anxiety, its time that we once again return to fundamentals as we help teams become more agile. So what could you reduce this week - in terms of frameworks, rules, and complexity? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 3:44 Episode 134 – What Persistent Blockers Really Tell You https://badassagile.com/2020/05/18/episode-134-what-persistent-blockers-really-tell-you/ Mon, 18 May 2020 19:49:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1705 Blockers that come up repeatedly are a symptom...even the most complex issue can be worked around or decomposed.somehow.  The problem occurs when nothing moves; creating delays and other diseases. Blockers that come up repeatedly are a symptom...even the most complex issue can be worked around or decomposed.somehow.  The problem occurs when nothing moves; creating delays and other diseases. Blockers that come up repeatedly are a symptom...even the most complex issue can be worked around or decomposed.somehow.  The problem occurs when nothing moves; creating delays and other diseases. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 14:39 Badass Unscripted – What Could You Let Go Of? https://badassagile.com/2020/05/14/badass-unscripted-what-could-you-let-go-of/ Thu, 14 May 2020 19:31:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1702 The right question is not "How can I be more confident, more leader-like, more influential...?", but rather, "what beliefs and stories am I hanging on to that I should let go of?" Can you let go of the need to perfect, to be right, to be accepted and wanted?  Can you let go of the need for certainty or an easy life?  What about your fears? What about your need for approval? If you're trying to influence people and make change - you need to make sure your game is tight first. The right question is not "How can I be more confident, more leader-like, more influential...?", but rather, "what beliefs and stories am I hanging on to that I should let go of?" Can you let go of the need to perfect, to be right, The right question is not "How can I be more confident, more leader-like, more influential...?", but rather, "what beliefs and stories am I hanging on to that I should let go of?"<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Can you let go of the need to perfect, to be right, to be accepted and wanted?  Can you let go of the need for certainty or an easy life?  What about your fears?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> What about your need for approval?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If you're trying to influence people and make change - you need to make sure your game is tight first. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:29 Tap Into Your Creativity With Daily Journalling https://badassagile.com/2020/05/10/tap-into-your-creativity-with-daily-journalling/ Sun, 10 May 2020 19:27:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1699 What do I need to journal for? What does this have to do with agility? One of the big byproducts of Agile thinking and doing is innovation - that requires massive creativity. It requires sharp thinking on demand. Leadership, likewise requires deep reflection, and attention to daily lessons learned. The qualities that we admire most in great thinkers and leaders is the ease with which they seem to have access to the best ideas and wisdom.  A journal makes that possible. Let's revisit this topic - one that so many of you have identified as among your favourite - and incorporate a journalling practice today. What do I need to journal for? What does this have to do with agility? One of the big byproducts of Agile thinking and doing is innovation - that requires massive creativity. It requires sharp thinking on demand. Leadership, What do I need to journal for? What does this have to do with agility?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> One of the big byproducts of Agile thinking and doing is innovation - that requires massive creativity. It requires sharp thinking on demand.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Leadership, likewise requires deep reflection, and attention to daily lessons learned.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The qualities that we admire most in great thinkers and leaders is the ease with which they seem to have access to the best ideas and wisdom.  A journal makes that possible.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Let's revisit this topic - one that so many of you have identified as among your favourite - and incorporate a journalling practice today. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:52 Badass Unscripted – Mastering Yourself https://badassagile.com/2020/05/07/badass-unscripted-mastering-yourself/ Thu, 07 May 2020 19:20:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1696 So often, we look to gain influence over other people, or outside forces. We believe that studying and practicing certain scripts or techniques will create better results. Yet, how often do we look inward? The truth is, YOU are the only thing you can truly control or influence. To spend time trying to control that which you cannot control is to experience great anxiety and frustration. The outside world simply won't bend to your will….or does it? If you focus on how you show up, how you react to events, how you serve, and more importantly…what you let go of and strip away, only then can things actually change. So often, we look to gain influence over other people, or outside forces. We believe that studying and practicing certain scripts or techniques will create better results. Yet, how often do we look inward? The truth is, So often, we look to gain influence over other people, or outside forces. We believe that studying and practicing certain scripts or techniques will create better results. Yet, how often do we look inward? The truth is, YOU are the only thing you can truly control or influence. To spend time trying to control that which you cannot control is to experience great anxiety and frustration. The outside world simply won't bend to your will….or does it? If you focus on how you show up, how you react to events, how you serve, and more importantly…what you let go of and strip away, only then can things actually change. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:19 Episode 132 – Agile As The New Way Of Working https://badassagile.com/2020/05/04/episode-132-agile-as-the-new-way-of-working/ Mon, 04 May 2020 19:04:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1693 Time to move on from this "Agile is a super-secret funky method for developers" thing we do. At this point, the fundamentals of Agility belong everywhere work happens. In every department, at every level…whether you're dealing in products, projects or not. Time to move on from this "Agile is a super-secret funky method for developers" thing we do. At this point, the fundamentals of Agility belong everywhere work happens. In every department, at every level…whether you're dealing in products, Time to move on from this "Agile is a super-secret funky method for developers" thing we do. At this point, the fundamentals of Agility belong everywhere work happens. In every department, at every level…whether you're dealing in products, projects or not. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:30 Badass Unscripted – Your Reaction Teaches Them Everything https://badassagile.com/2020/04/29/badass-unscripted-your-reaction-teaches-them-everything/ Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:00:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1690 As you know by know, I love old-school wisdom.  "Practice what you preach" being a great example.  If you expect your teams to behave with awareness, self-control, accountability, and growth mindsets, then you should start with you.  How do you react to challenges, feedback, change, or new ideas?  How you react is the most impactful teacher; providing a living example of how a leader should be. As you know by know, I love old-school wisdom.  "Practice what you preach" being a great example.  If you expect your teams to behave with awareness, self-control, accountability, and growth mindsets, then you should start with you. As you know by know, I love old-school wisdom.  "Practice what you preach" being a great example.  If you expect your teams to behave with awareness, self-control, accountability, and growth mindsets, then you should start with you.  How do you react to challenges, feedback, change, or new ideas?  How you react is the most impactful teacher; providing a living example of how a leader should be. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 3:54 Episode 131 – Opposites in Agile https://badassagile.com/2020/04/27/episode-131-opposites-in-agile/ Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:50:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1687 I like universal, timeless wisdom.  One of the things I've come to learn is that often, we must be the opposite of what we want in order to get it.  So in order to make Agile bigger and better, we must focus on keeping it simpler. I like universal, timeless wisdom.  One of the things I've come to learn is that often, we must be the opposite of what we want in order to get it.  So in order to make Agile bigger and better, we must focus on keeping it simpler. I like universal, timeless wisdom.  One of the things I've come to learn is that often, we must be the opposite of what we want in order to get it.  So in order to make Agile bigger and better, we must focus on keeping it simpler. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:05 Badass Unscripted – Uncommon Does Not Mean Overdoing https://badassagile.com/2020/04/23/badass-unscripted-uncommon-does-not-mean-overdoing/ Thu, 23 Apr 2020 14:40:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1684 Being a hero doesn't mean going crazy with tools and processes - sometimes less is more. Being a hero doesn't mean going crazy with tools and processes - sometimes less is more. Being a hero doesn't mean going crazy with tools and processes - sometimes less is more. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:00 Episode 130 – Management Destroys Trust https://badassagile.com/2020/04/20/episode-130-management-destroys-trust/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:32:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1681 As a learning living leader, one of the first things that you need to sort out is how to be quiet and listen. How to offer yourself as a broker of solutions, not as a dictator, or an originator of solutions. As a leader, you are there to help people find their own best.  If they need support in difficult and anxious times, you are there. If they need help, resources - and they have the courage to ask for them - your job is to answer the call. If they're banging their heads against the wall, over the same problem over and over, your job is to knock down the walls and find ways to help them break through. As a learning living leader, one of the first things that you need to sort out is how to be quiet and listen. How to offer yourself as a broker of solutions, not as a dictator, or an originator of solutions. As a leader, As a learning living leader, one of the first things that you need to sort out is how to be quiet and listen.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> How to offer yourself as a broker of solutions, not as a dictator, or an originator of solutions.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> As a leader, you are there to help people find their own best.  If they need support in difficult and anxious times, you are there. If they need help, resources - and they have the courage to ask for them - your job is to answer the call.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If they're banging their heads against the wall, over the same problem over and over, your job is to knock down the walls and find ways to help them break through. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:10 Episode 129 – A Small Shift to Become More Cross Functional https://badassagile.com/2020/04/18/episode-129-a-small-shift-to-become-more-cross-functional/ Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:03:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1672 A cross-functional teem doesn't require that everyone has technical skill. Simply being available to help is the only required trait - but it also requires that people know how to ask for help. Learn more about how in this episode. A cross-functional teem doesn't require that everyone has technical skill. Simply being available to help is the only required trait - but it also requires that people know how to ask for help. Learn more about how in this episode. A cross-functional teem doesn't require that everyone has technical skill. Simply being available to help is the only required trait - but it also requires that people know how to ask for help.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Learn more about how in this episode. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:04 Badass Unscripted – Don’t Ask Me To Lower The Bar https://badassagile.com/2020/04/18/badass-unscripted-dont-ask-me-to-lower-the-bar/ Sat, 18 Apr 2020 13:47:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1669 Do you want the challenge? When things get tough…do you rise to the occasion, or do you ask to make things easier? Scrum teaches us that we have options in changing conditions - to ask for help, to change the scope or modify MVP. When you think about it, that's another way of saying that we never, ever make excuses or fail the mission. Do you want the challenge? When things get tough…do you rise to the occasion, or do you ask to make things easier? Scrum teaches us that we have options in changing conditions - to ask for help, to change the scope or modify MVP. Do you want the challenge? When things get tough…do you rise to the occasion, or do you ask to make things easier?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Scrum teaches us that we have options in changing conditions - to ask for help, to change the scope or modify MVP. When you think about it, that's another way of saying that we never, ever make excuses or fail the mission. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 3:03 Badass Unscripted – If There Was A Formula, We’d All Be Using It https://badassagile.com/2020/04/16/badass-unscripted-if-there-was-a-formula-wed-all-be-using-it/ Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:22:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1678 Looking for a formula to be successful with Agile? Start with intention. Define the problem. - What does success look like? What experiment might work and what are the three things we can do today to move us closer to success? execute, take action, fail. Repeat. That's your formula. Looking for a formula to be successful with Agile? Start with intention. Define the problem. - What does success look like? What experiment might work and what are the three things we can do today to move us closer to success? execute, take action, Looking for a formula to be successful with Agile?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Start with intention. Define the problem. - What does success look like? What experiment might work and what are the three things we can do today to move us closer to success? execute, take action, fail. Repeat.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> That's your formula. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 4:15 Badass Unscripted – Discomfort Is Where The Growth Is https://badassagile.com/2020/04/09/badass-unscripted-discomfort-is-where-the-growth-is/ Thu, 09 Apr 2020 14:13:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1675 Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 4:51 Episode 128 – The Best Way To Handle Lessons Learned https://badassagile.com/2020/03/30/episode-128-the-best-way-to-handle-lessons-learned/ Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:30:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1660 With the toll, risk, and sacrifice of a global health crisis, we’re learning new things every day. Wouldn’t it be a shame if we did what we’ve always done - and forgotten them as soon as this is over? What’s the right way to handle our lessons learned? Lessons have to be studied - properly documented, visited often, and put into practice - until you can truly say 'you've got this'. We frequently hear that those "who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it". Let's remember in the days of COVID-19 that we are constantly learning about ourselves, each other, and the world around us. Let us not forgot those lessons by committing to learning from them. Likewise, in Scrum, we can't just collect feedback and surveys, we owe it to our teams and clients to observe, document, and communicate the education we have earned through adversity. With the toll, risk, and sacrifice of a global health crisis, we’re learning new things every day. Wouldn’t it be a shame if we did what we’ve always done - and forgotten them as soon as this is over? What’s the right way to handle our lessons learned?... With the toll, risk, and sacrifice of a global health crisis, we’re learning new things every day. Wouldn’t it be a shame if we did what we’ve always done - and forgotten them as soon as this is over? What’s the right way to handle our lessons learned?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Lessons have to be studied - properly documented, visited often, and put into practice - until you can truly say 'you've got this'. We frequently hear that those "who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it". Let's remember in the days of COVID-19 that we are constantly learning about ourselves, each other, and the world around us. Let us not forgot those lessons by committing to learning from them. Likewise, in Scrum, we can't just collect feedback and surveys, we owe it to our teams and clients to observe, document, and communicate the education we have earned through adversity. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:25 Badass Unscripted – COVID19 – What Happens Next Is Yours To Lead https://badassagile.com/2020/03/26/badass-unscripted-covid19-what-happens-next-is-yours-to-lead/ Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:39:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1666 This is our time. Do you feel the call to lead? We want to create an uncommon tribe that not only adapts and assists, but leads the way. Let us not be at the mercy of the changing times, but architects in our emergence from them. Our community needs to know the way. Our clients need to know the way. When times are uncertain, be certainty. Stay tuned to this podcast, along with my twitter (@badass_agile) and instagram (@badassagile) for your invitation to be part of something special. This is our time. Do you feel the call to lead? We want to create an uncommon tribe that not only adapts and assists, but leads the way. Let us not be at the mercy of the changing times, but architects in our emergence from them. This is our time.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Do you feel the call to lead?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We want to create an uncommon tribe that not only adapts and assists, but leads the way. Let us not be at the mercy of the changing times, but architects in our emergence from them. Our community needs to know the way. Our clients need to know the way.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> When times are uncertain, be certainty.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Stay tuned to this podcast, along with my twitter (@badass_agile) and instagram (@badassagile) for your invitation to be part of something special. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:05 Badass Unscripted – Embody True Certainty https://badassagile.com/2020/03/18/badass-unscripted-embody-true-certainty/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 16:03:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1599 The kind of certainty people really want can't be had with more process, more documentation, more planning. It comes from a leader who is in control of their actions.  Who impacts the world, rather than letting it move them. It should come from you. The kind of certainty people really want can't be had with more process, more documentation, more planning. It comes from a leader who is in control of their actions.  Who impacts the world, rather than letting it move them. It should come from you. The kind of certainty people really want can't be had with more process, more documentation, more planning.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It comes from a leader who is in control of their actions.  Who impacts the world, rather than letting it move them.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It should come from you. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:50 Episode 127 – Mastering Your Craft – Where Leaders Must Focus https://badassagile.com/2020/03/16/episode-127-mastering-your-craft-where-leaders-must-focus/ Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:02:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1597 If you have teams under your care, and you are looking to improve so you can show up for THEM...here are the areas you should integrate into your daily practice and improvement. -Acting With Intention -Awareness and Attention -Selflessness and Service -Outcome Independence (Freedom from Attachments) -Committed Practice and Patience If you have teams under your care, and you are looking to improve so you can show up for THEM...here are the areas you should integrate into your daily practice and improvement. -Acting With Intention -Awareness and Attention If you have teams under your care, and you are looking to improve so you can show up for THEM...here are the areas you should integrate into your daily practice and improvement.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Acting With Intention<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Awareness and Attention<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Selflessness and Service<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Outcome Independence (Freedom from Attachments)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Committed Practice and Patience Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 20:41 Badass Unscripted – Lead Without Imposing Your Will https://badassagile.com/2020/03/11/badass-unscripted-lead-without-imposing-your-will/ Wed, 11 Mar 2020 16:01:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1592 We all used to want to 'be the boss'...king of the hill.  But leadership has changed radically.  It requires something completely different - in fact, it would seem to be a complete contradiction that 'the boss' doesn't actually get to boss anyone around.   A leader must lead without imposing their will instead. We all used to want to 'be the boss'...king of the hill.  But leadership has changed radically.  It requires something completely different - in fact, it would seem to be a complete contradiction that 'the boss' doesn't actually get to boss anyone arou... We all used to want to 'be the boss'...king of the hill.  But leadership has changed radically.  It requires something completely different - in fact, it would seem to be a complete contradiction that 'the boss' doesn't actually get to boss anyone around.   A leader must lead without imposing their will instead. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:29 Episode 126 – Does Agile Need Rules? https://badassagile.com/2020/03/09/episode-126-does-agile-need-rules/ Mon, 09 Mar 2020 13:39:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1585 Leaders are traditionally considered to be the ones who set and enforce rules, or 'standards'. Yet, if we are being asked to innovate, and to fail forward fast, are rules the right construct to motivate and guide collective action to a common goal? It could be argued that rules themselves create fertile ground for agile resistance.  Find out more in this episode! Leaders are traditionally considered to be the ones who set and enforce rules, or 'standards'. Yet, if we are being asked to innovate, and to fail forward fast, are rules the right construct to motivate and guide collective action to a common goal? ... Leaders are traditionally considered to be the ones who set and enforce rules, or 'standards'.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Yet, if we are being asked to innovate, and to fail forward fast, are rules the right construct to motivate and guide collective action to a common goal?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It could be argued that rules themselves create fertile ground for agile resistance.  Find out more in this episode! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:50 Badass Unscripted – Be Relentless With Waste https://badassagile.com/2020/03/05/badass-unscripted-be-relentless-with-waste/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 13:36:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1582 What are your wasteful things?  Remember that productivity is not about jamming more stuff into a limited time window, but rather stripping away the things that distract you and muddy your attention and focus. This week, commit to examining your work.  Monitor how you spend your time.  You might be surprised how much you can reclaim for higher-value things. What are your wasteful things?  Remember that productivity is not about jamming more stuff into a limited time window, but rather stripping away the things that distract you and muddy your attention and focus. This week, What are your wasteful things?  Remember that productivity is not about jamming more stuff into a limited time window, but rather stripping away the things that distract you and muddy your attention and focus.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This week, commit to examining your work.  Monitor how you spend your time.  You might be surprised how much you can reclaim for higher-value things. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 3:55 Episode 125 – Whining And Complaining https://badassagile.com/2020/03/02/episode-125-whining-and-complaining/ Mon, 02 Mar 2020 13:35:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1576 What is negativity doing to your team room, and your leadership?  Time for a spot check....are you making this problem better, or worse?  Do you engage in the negative talk, both in your mind, and in the public domain?  Do you spread complaining and excuse making to others?  If so, try redirecting your thoughts to solutions.   Learn more in this week's episode! What is negativity doing to your team room, and your leadership?  Time for a spot check....are you making this problem better, or worse?  Do you engage in the negative talk, both in your mind, and in the public domain? What is negativity doing to your team room, and your leadership?  Time for a spot check....are you making this problem better, or worse?  Do you engage in the negative talk, both in your mind, and in the public domain?  Do you spread complaining and excuse making to others?  If so, try redirecting your thoughts to solutions.   Learn more in this week's episode! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:33 Badass Unscripted – Absence Allows Leaders To Emerge https://badassagile.com/2020/02/27/badass-unscripted-absence-allows-leaders-to-emerge/ Thu, 27 Feb 2020 13:33:48 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1573 Sometimes, its good to step away.  We tend to forget that other people are dying to lead too.  The silence, or deference of others may be due to you...taking up too much leader space.  Rotating chairs are all well and good, but its actually more fun to just not show up once in a while, with no warning, as it forces others to step-up with no prep-up.  It's exactly the kind of challenge that people are looking for. Sometimes, its good to step away.  We tend to forget that other people are dying to lead too.  The silence, or deference of others may be due to you...taking up too much leader space.  Rotating chairs are all well and good, Sometimes, its good to step away.  We tend to forget that other people are dying to lead too.  The silence, or deference of others may be due to you...taking up too much leader space.  Rotating chairs are all well and good, but its actually more fun to just not show up once in a while, with no warning, as it forces others to step-up with no prep-up.  It's exactly the kind of challenge that people are looking for. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 4:05 Badass Conversations – Navy SEAL (Ret.) Mark Divine on The 7 Commitments That Forge Elite Teams https://badassagile.com/2020/02/24/badass-conversations-navy-seal-mark-divine-7-commitments-that-forge-elite-teams/ Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:56:44 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1565 Nothing invokes the image of a badass like a special operator. In 2014, this guest changed the course of my life, and set me on a path that sparked my career and personal trajectory, which included launching this show in 2017. Mark Divine is a retired US Navy SEAL and owner of SEALFIT.  He is the author of several bestselling books, including "Unbeatable Mind", "Way of The SEAL", and on March 2, 2020, will release his latest title, "Staring Down the Wolf: 7 Leadership Commitments That Forge Elite Teams".  In this week's episode, you'll hear Mark and I talk about: how leaders forge and refine themselves through self-masteryhow self-awareness, courage and failure interactwhy its so important to maximize the lessons gleaned from failure (and why playing it 'safe' won't lead to growth) I really enjoyed this book, and I know you'll love getting a glimpse into how truly high-performing organizations build elite teams.  Pre-order the book here: https://staringdownthewolf.com/pre-order-2 You can also check out Mark's work at:https://www.unbeatablemind.comhttps://www.sealfit.com Hope you get tons of value out of it! Nothing invokes the image of a badass like a special operator. In 2014, this guest changed the course of my life, and set me on a path that sparked my career and personal trajectory, which included launching this show in 2017. Nothing invokes the image of a badass like a special operator. In 2014, this guest changed the course of my life, and set me on a path that sparked my career and personal trajectory, which included launching this show in 2017.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Mark Divine is a retired US Navy SEAL and owner of SEALFIT.  He is the author of several bestselling books, including "Unbeatable Mind", "Way of The SEAL", and on March 2, 2020, will release his latest title, "Staring Down the Wolf: 7 Leadership Commitments That Forge Elite Teams".  In this week's episode, you'll hear Mark and I talk about:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> how leaders forge and refine themselves through self-masteryhow self-awareness, courage and failure interactwhy its so important to maximize the lessons gleaned from failure (and why playing it 'safe' won't lead to growth)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I really enjoyed this book, and I know you'll love getting a glimpse into how truly high-performing organizations build elite teams.  Pre-order the book here:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://staringdownthewolf.com/pre-order-2<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can also check out Mark's work at:https://www.unbeatablemind.comhttps://www.sealfit.com<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hope you get tons of value out of it! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 1:07:01 Badass Unscripted – How To Get Practice Building Great Teams https://badassagile.com/2020/02/19/badass-unscripted-how-to-get-practice-building-great-teams/ Wed, 19 Feb 2020 16:53:59 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1563 As always, start with the willing.  Find people who already have an interest in agility, in change.  Help people who already 'get it' to make tiny increments of change.  Build your own dream team by adding value around the organization wherever you can - a minimally invasive, grassroots campaign.  Go do some agile 'stuff' wherever you stand; bottom up.  Create an inspirational culture - and be vigilant about keeping negativity out. As always, start with the willing.  Find people who already have an interest in agility, in change.  Help people who already 'get it' to make tiny increments of change.  Build your own dream team by adding value around the organization wherever you can... As always, start with the willing.  Find people who already have an interest in agility, in change.  Help people who already 'get it' to make tiny increments of change.  Build your own dream team by adding value around the organization wherever you can - a minimally invasive, grassroots campaign.  Go do some agile 'stuff' wherever you stand; bottom up.  Create an inspirational culture - and be vigilant about keeping negativity out. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:01 Badass Unscripted – Living with Your Limiters On https://badassagile.com/2020/02/11/badass-unscripted-living-with-your-limiters-on/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:53:02 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1558 [et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] Do you live life with your limiter on?  Is your output artificially capped?  Do you resist "GO!"?  Do you rely on permission? If you knew that it was your failure to leap that inhibits your output, your creativity, would you be willing to change?  And yet most of us not only fail to leap, but also convince themselves that waiting - waiting for perfection, waiting for permission - makes you safer. Examine that belief carefully.  If you flip through our history, those who GO in spite of feeling less than ready, less than authorized...are the ones we remember for changing the game. Don't inhibit yourself.  Take your limiters off.  It's scary.  It's fast, but it's fun. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section] [et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] Do you live life with your limiter on?  Is your output artificially capped?  Do you resist "GO!"? [et_pb_section admin_label="section"]<br /> [et_pb_row admin_label="row"]<br /> [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]<br /> Do you live life with your limiter on?  Is your output artificially capped?  Do you resist "GO!"?  Do you rely on permission?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If you knew that it was your failure to leap that inhibits your output, your creativity, would you be willing to change?  And yet most of us not only fail to leap, but also convince themselves that waiting - waiting for perfection, waiting for permission - makes you safer.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Examine that belief carefully.  If you flip through our history, those who GO in spite of feeling less than ready, less than authorized...are the ones we remember for changing the game.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't inhibit yourself.  Take your limiters off.  It's scary.  It's fast, but it's fun.<br /> [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column]<br /> [/et_pb_row]<br /> [/et_pb_section] Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:00 Episode 124 – Balanced Learning https://badassagile.com/2020/02/10/episode-124-balanced-learning/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:48:03 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1551 As I've launched the new Badass Agile leadership learning experience, I had something I wanted to ramble about the partisan politics and binary thinking around modern education and certification. Be cautious of absolutes.  There is value in all education (if not necessarily certification), but there is a limit to how much you should attend, read, or memorize about any field of endeavour before we get out there and witness.  Live through some real challenges, develop and test your hypotheses. To overwhelm yourself with knowledge is to cloud and confuse the mind with too many competing products and their promises; shouting at you from every side.  Knowledge must be a stripping away of uncertainty and ignorance, not a warehousing of 'how-to's; and 'just by this'. As I've launched the new Badass Agile leadership learning experience, I had something I wanted to ramble about the partisan politics and binary thinking around modern education and certification. Be cautious of absolutes. As I've launched the new Badass Agile leadership learning experience, I had something I wanted to ramble about the partisan politics and binary thinking around modern education and certification.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Be cautious of absolutes.  There is value in all education (if not necessarily certification), but there is a limit to how much you should attend, read, or memorize about any field of endeavour before we get out there and witness.  Live through some real challenges, develop and test your hypotheses.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> To overwhelm yourself with knowledge is to cloud and confuse the mind with too many competing products and their promises; shouting at you from every side.  Knowledge must be a stripping away of uncertainty and ignorance, not a warehousing of 'how-to's; and 'just by this'. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:35 Episode 123 – Return to Simplicity – Here’s How https://badassagile.com/2020/02/02/episode-123-return-to-simplicity-heres-how/ Sun, 02 Feb 2020 16:46:52 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1548 This year, let's keep it simple.  As frameworks and tools pile up, it's helpful to return once again to fundamentals.  To clear the space, to question our established rules, and look for our own sources of waste.   Let's take some simple practices from the fundamental badass agile way and make sure we are applying them to our individual and team practice. This year, let's keep it simple.  As frameworks and tools pile up, it's helpful to return once again to fundamentals.  To clear the space, to question our established rules, and look for our own sources of waste. This year, let's keep it simple.  As frameworks and tools pile up, it's helpful to return once again to fundamentals.  To clear the space, to question our established rules, and look for our own sources of waste.   Let's take some simple practices from the fundamental badass agile way and make sure we are applying them to our individual and team practice. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:34 Badass Unscripted – Not Ready For Change https://badassagile.com/2020/01/29/badass-unscripted-not-ready-for-change/ Wed, 29 Jan 2020 16:45:37 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1545 A lot of people talk about improving, but very few people are willing to do the work it takes to actually improve. No matter how much they may say they want change, when faced with actual change....some people just aren't ready. Change is hard.  Even a small commitment is better than waiting until you're 100% ready...but until your reason is strong enough, you won't be ready to take the plunge.  And that's ok.  Focus on those who are ready NOW. A lot of people talk about improving, but very few people are willing to do the work it takes to actually improve. No matter how much they may say they want change, when faced with actual change....some people just aren't ready. Change is hard. A lot of people talk about improving, but very few people are willing to do the work it takes to actually improve.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> No matter how much they may say they want change, when faced with actual change....some people just aren't ready.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Change is hard.  Even a small commitment is better than waiting until you're 100% ready...but until your reason is strong enough, you won't be ready to take the plunge.  And that's ok.  Focus on those who are ready NOW. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:34 Episode 122 – Do You Struggle With Consistency? https://badassagile.com/2020/01/26/episode-122-do-you-struggle-with-consistency/ Sun, 26 Jan 2020 16:43:50 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1542 If you are struggling to do anything consistently, you could be biting off too much.  The secret is to create ANY consistent habit, and then increase the scope and ambition once it's habitualized. If you are struggling to do anything consistently, you could be biting off too much.  The secret is to create ANY consistent habit, and then increase the scope and ambition once it's habitualized. If you are struggling to do anything consistently, you could be biting off too much.  The secret is to create ANY consistent habit, and then increase the scope and ambition once it's habitualized. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:51 Badass Unscripted – Dealing With Low Uptake Rates https://badassagile.com/2020/01/22/badass-unscripted-dealing-with-low-uptake-rates/ Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:42:25 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1539 What happens if you summon all of your courage and creativity to put something new, authentic and valuable into the world....and nobody comes? Better to wait for those who are naturally magnetized to your voice than it is to change your offering to suit a wider public. What happens if you summon all of your courage and creativity to put something new, authentic and valuable into the world....and nobody comes? Better to wait for those who are naturally magnetized to your voice than it is to change your offering to ... What happens if you summon all of your courage and creativity to put something new, authentic and valuable into the world....and nobody comes?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Better to wait for those who are naturally magnetized to your voice than it is to change your offering to suit a wider public. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:51 Episode 121 – Want To Be More Creative? Do These Three Things https://badassagile.com/2020/01/19/episode-121-want-to-be-more-creative-do-these-three-things/ Sun, 19 Jan 2020 15:11:50 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1507 Creativity is fundamental to agility.  Problem solving blockers, interpersonal conflict, adapting and scaling agile, and general innovation demand that we tap into our deepest well of creativity. But how can you tap into this underused and unfairly labelled 'artsy' skill?  Three things will help. 1.  Be aware.  Find a way to pay attention, focus, notice.  Be in silence and lock out distractions so you can hear what your creative brain is saying. 2.  Surround yourself with inspiration.  It's great to borrow passion AND ideas from others.  Adding your own unique splash to it is still a form of creativity. 3.  Win.   Victory creates the confidence, freedom, and positivity that is fertile ground for creative thought.  Find something you are good at and you find fulfilling and do it as often as you can. Don't forget - creativity is lost if you don't record it so set up your life to easily capture it when it happens...and don't forget to groom your catalog every once in a while! Creativity is fundamental to agility.  Problem solving blockers, interpersonal conflict, adapting and scaling agile, and general innovation demand that we tap into our deepest well of creativity. But how can you tap into this underused and unfairly ... Creativity is fundamental to agility.  Problem solving blockers, interpersonal conflict, adapting and scaling agile, and general innovation demand that we tap into our deepest well of creativity.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> But how can you tap into this underused and unfairly labelled 'artsy' skill?  Three things will help.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 1.  Be aware.  Find a way to pay attention, focus, notice.  Be in silence and lock out distractions so you can hear what your creative brain is saying.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 2.  Surround yourself with inspiration.  It's great to borrow passion AND ideas from others.  Adding your own unique splash to it is still a form of creativity.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> 3.  Win.   Victory creates the confidence, freedom, and positivity that is fertile ground for creative thought.  Find something you are good at and you find fulfilling and do it as often as you can.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't forget - creativity is lost if you don't record it so set up your life to easily capture it when it happens...and don't forget to groom your catalog every once in a while! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:40 Badass Unscripted – ….It Won’t Make You Faster https://badassagile.com/2020/01/15/badass-unscripted-it-wont-make-you-faster/ Wed, 15 Jan 2020 15:10:49 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1504 If the sole motivation is efficiency, and the means create unhappy people or lower quality...it still won't be faster, even if it's faster. You'll lose people, you'll lose fans, you'll lose time - fixing broken product and broken teams. If the sole motivation is efficiency, and the means create unhappy people or lower quality...it still won't be faster, even if it's faster. You'll lose people, you'll lose fans, you'll lose time - fixing broken product and broken teams. If the sole motivation is efficiency, and the means create unhappy people or lower quality...it still won't be faster, even if it's faster.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You'll lose people, you'll lose fans, you'll lose time - fixing broken product and broken teams. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:39 Episode 120 – Leveraging Lessons Learned https://badassagile.com/2020/01/14/episode-120-leveraging-lessons-learned/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 15:09:40 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1501 You've been doing daily lessons learned or silver linings in your journal, right? If you have, I'll show you the next step in the brainstorming process - a periodic grooming of you best ideas for personal and team improvement.  I'll go through a small sample of notes from my journal that, without a grooming/mining habit, I probably would have completely forgotten about. You've been doing daily lessons learned or silver linings in your journal, right? If you have, I'll show you the next step in the brainstorming process - a periodic grooming of you best ideas for personal and team improvement. You've been doing daily lessons learned or silver linings in your journal, right?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If you have, I'll show you the next step in the brainstorming process - a periodic grooming of you best ideas for personal and team improvement.  I'll go through a small sample of notes from my journal that, without a grooming/mining habit, I probably would have completely forgotten about. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 14:05 Episode 119 – Vision Check https://badassagile.com/2020/01/08/episode-119-vision-check/ Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:08:24 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1498 It's a new year...but don't make resolutions.  When was the last time that worked anyway? Instead, use the occasion to reflect on your existing vision and service statements (you DO have one of those, right?) and tweak it to reflect your path for the upcoming year.  Don't expect massive change, but rather, an update to keep you pointed in directions that build on the previous year's successes, and move you toward the things that you are passionate about and can demonstrative unmatched value in. If you want to stay accountable, share your updated vision at contact@badassagile.com...or post it in our new Facebook group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/ Happy New Year! It's a new year...but don't make resolutions.  When was the last time that worked anyway? Instead, use the occasion to reflect on your existing vision and service statements (you DO have one of those, right? It's a new year...but don't make resolutions.  When was the last time that worked anyway?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Instead, use the occasion to reflect on your existing vision and service statements (you DO have one of those, right?) and tweak it to reflect your path for the upcoming year.  Don't expect massive change, but rather, an update to keep you pointed in directions that build on the previous year's successes, and move you toward the things that you are passionate about and can demonstrative unmatched value in.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If you want to stay accountable, share your updated vision at contact@badassagile.com...or post it in our new Facebook group!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> https://www.facebook.com/groups/badasslistenerlounge/<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Happy New Year! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:51 Badass Unscripted – Business Value Statements https://badassagile.com/2020/01/01/badass-unscripted-business-value-statements/ Wed, 01 Jan 2020 14:50:31 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1489 Commitments with a resounding and well-communicated 'why' have the best chance of getting done well. That 'why' should not be limited to the '...so I can' element of a story headline.  A business value statement allows you to more clearly articulate why the business should invest in this story, feature or outcome NEXT.  It also allows various stakeholders (business and technical) to describe rationale for prioritizing this item that may not be obvious to the product owner - technical dependencies, regulatory or compliance demands, etc. Commitments with a resounding and well-communicated 'why' have the best chance of getting done well. That 'why' should not be limited to the '...so I can' element of a story headline.  A business value statement allows you to more clearly articulate wh... Commitments with a resounding and well-communicated 'why' have the best chance of getting done well. That 'why' should not be limited to the '...so I can' element of a story headline.  A business value statement allows you to more clearly articulate why the business should invest in this story, feature or outcome NEXT.  It also allows various stakeholders (business and technical) to describe rationale for prioritizing this item that may not be obvious to the product owner - technical dependencies, regulatory or compliance demands, etc. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:38 Episode 118 – How To Improve Accountability https://badassagile.com/2019/12/29/episode-118-how-to-improve-accountability/ Sun, 29 Dec 2019 14:48:31 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1486 At the core of Scrum is the assumption that teams need lightweight mechanisms to assist people in sizing, making, tracking and keeping commitments.  From the user story, which communicates why we're building something, story splitting and short delivery cycles to keep promises small and victories visible; to the sprint plan, which details who will do what and when, through the daily standup, whose structure provides a safe means to communicate wins and challenges - all are designed to simplify and habitualize what humans in small teams seem to struggle with most....accountability. in this episode, we'll discuss how right-sizing commitments based on the team's current level of excellence, along with accountability partnerships, can help make these practices even better. At the core of Scrum is the assumption that teams need lightweight mechanisms to assist people in sizing, making, tracking and keeping commitments.  From the user story, which communicates why we're building something, At the core of Scrum is the assumption that teams need lightweight mechanisms to assist people in sizing, making, tracking and keeping commitments.  From the user story, which communicates why we're building something, story splitting and short delivery cycles to keep promises small and victories visible; to the sprint plan, which details who will do what and when, through the daily standup, whose structure provides a safe means to communicate wins and challenges - all are designed to simplify and habitualize what humans in small teams seem to struggle with most....accountability.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> in this episode, we'll discuss how right-sizing commitments based on the team's current level of excellence, along with accountability partnerships, can help make these practices even better. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 14:16 Badass Unscripted – Too Many Questions https://badassagile.com/2019/12/26/badass-unscripted-too-many-questions/ Thu, 26 Dec 2019 14:46:54 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1483 What it means when you get too many rapid-fire questions when training a new team - especially if those questions appear to question Agile or seem unduly negative or fearful. What it means when you get too many rapid-fire questions when training a new team - especially if those questions appear to question Agile or seem unduly negative or fearful. What it means when you get too many rapid-fire questions when training a new team - especially if those questions appear to question Agile or seem unduly negative or fearful. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:19 Episode 117 – 4 Mindsets That Amp Up Your Coaching Skills https://badassagile.com/2019/12/22/episode-117-4-mindsets-that-amp-up-your-coaching-skills/ Sun, 22 Dec 2019 14:45:30 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1480 If you lead agile teams, your attitudes and beliefs about work, delivery and teams matter.  In this episode, we talk about 4 such mindsets: Opposition is GoodYou Can’t Control ChaosThe Sooner You React The BetterI want the challenge! The key to becoming more effective is to put these into practice.  Challenge yourself to reflect on and then live at least one of these values this week.  As they become habitual, take on more! I'd also like to announce that I'm looking to expand Badass Agile with more chapters in 2020.  If you think you might be interested in joining or leading a chapter in the following markets: -New York NY -Boston, MA -Washington DC -San Francisco CA -Dallas/Fort Worth TX Please reach out to me at contact@badassagile.com and I'll send you more information. If you lead agile teams, your attitudes and beliefs about work, delivery and teams matter.  In this episode, we talk about 4 such mindsets: Opposition is GoodYou Can’t Control ChaosThe Sooner You React The BetterI want the challenge! If you lead agile teams, your attitudes and beliefs about work, delivery and teams matter.  In this episode, we talk about 4 such mindsets:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Opposition is GoodYou Can’t Control ChaosThe Sooner You React The BetterI want the challenge!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The key to becoming more effective is to put these into practice.  Challenge yourself to reflect on and then live at least one of these values this week.  As they become habitual, take on more!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I'd also like to announce that I'm looking to expand Badass Agile with more chapters in 2020.  If you think you might be interested in joining or leading a chapter in the following markets:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -New York NY<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Boston, MA<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Washington DC<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -San Francisco CA<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> -Dallas/Fort Worth TX<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Please reach out to me at contact@badassagile.com and I'll send you more information. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:52 Badass Unscripted – The Stories You Tell Yourself https://badassagile.com/2019/12/18/badass-unscripted-the-stories-you-tell-yourself/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 14:43:30 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1476 Self-limiting beliefs, or 'the stories you tell yourself' can derail your progress and effectiveness as a teacher, coach and influencer. The trick is...they're hard to recognize and repair.  They have a tendency to play in the background.  Spawned from early or subconscious roots, they live in our blind spots where we can't see them easily. In this episode I discuss why they matter, and how to locate them, bring them to the fore, and begin to dismantle them - which frees you to manifest your vision and outcomes. Self-limiting beliefs, or 'the stories you tell yourself' can derail your progress and effectiveness as a teacher, coach and influencer. The trick is...they're hard to recognize and repair.  They have a tendency to play in the background. Self-limiting beliefs, or 'the stories you tell yourself' can derail your progress and effectiveness as a teacher, coach and influencer.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The trick is...they're hard to recognize and repair.  They have a tendency to play in the background.  Spawned from early or subconscious roots, they live in our blind spots where we can't see them easily.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In this episode I discuss why they matter, and how to locate them, bring them to the fore, and begin to dismantle them - which frees you to manifest your vision and outcomes. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:13 Badass Answers – How To Stand Out In a Sea of Scrum Masters https://badassagile.com/2019/12/15/badass-answers-how-to-stand-out-in-a-sea-of-scrum-masters/ Sun, 15 Dec 2019 15:03:46 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1467 This week, I answer an email from a reader who is launching his second career, hoping to break into the world of Agile, Scrum, and training. In the answer, I discuss the things you can do to stand out from the crowd when you have little or no experience or training/certification to help support your suitability for a job or opportunity. Remember, you can reach out at contact@badassagile.com if you have any questions about career path, coaching, or general agile and leadership practice. This week, I answer an email from a reader who is launching his second career, hoping to break into the world of Agile, Scrum, and training. In the answer, I discuss the things you can do to stand out from the crowd when you have little or no experi... This week, I answer an email from a reader who is launching his second career, hoping to break into the world of Agile, Scrum, and training.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In the answer, I discuss the things you can do to stand out from the crowd when you have little or no experience or training/certification to help support your suitability for a job or opportunity.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Remember, you can reach out at contact@badassagile.com if you have any questions about career path, coaching, or general agile and leadership practice. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 24:31 Badass Unscripted – Agile Secret Sauce – Teams https://badassagile.com/2019/12/11/badass-unscripted-agile-secret-sauce-teams/ Wed, 11 Dec 2019 15:02:59 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1462 Team is everything.  It doesn't matter how much technique you've got, its all about the way people come together, stretch, reach, dream, and do the impossible. If you're not part of a high-performing team, you've got to SEE it before you can understand it and repeat it.  Reach out to contact@badassagile.com if you want to learn more. Team is everything.  It doesn't matter how much technique you've got, its all about the way people come together, stretch, reach, dream, and do the impossible. If you're not part of a high-performing team, Team is everything.  It doesn't matter how much technique you've got, its all about the way people come together, stretch, reach, dream, and do the impossible.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If you're not part of a high-performing team, you've got to SEE it before you can understand it and repeat it.  Reach out to contact@badassagile.com if you want to learn more. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:16 Badass Unscripted – Knowledgeable, or Effective? https://badassagile.com/2019/12/04/badass-unscripted-knowledgeable-or-effective/ Wed, 04 Dec 2019 16:35:18 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1450 Is it better to be knowledgeable, or effective?  As recent trends point to a decrease in elite-level post-graduate enrollment; its worth asking if all of this schooling is creating value in such a volatile and fluid business landscape. Is it better to be knowledgeable, or effective?  As recent trends point to a decrease in elite-level post-graduate enrollment; its worth asking if all of this schooling is creating value in such a volatile and fluid business landscape. Is it better to be knowledgeable, or effective?  As recent trends point to a decrease in elite-level post-graduate enrollment; its worth asking if all of this schooling is creating value in such a volatile and fluid business landscape. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:21 Episode 116 – 5 Tips For Better Coaching https://badassagile.com/2019/12/03/episode-116-5-tips-for-better-coaching/ Tue, 03 Dec 2019 16:33:54 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1447 In this episode, I discuss a few tips that will help you improve the 'intangibles' - the non-technical, non-academic qualities that make for great inspiration and great leadership.  Among these - be confident, become a storyteller, and be willing to experiment. In this episode, I discuss a few tips that will help you improve the 'intangibles' - the non-technical, non-academic qualities that make for great inspiration and great leadership.  Among these - be confident, become a storyteller, In this episode, I discuss a few tips that will help you improve the 'intangibles' - the non-technical, non-academic qualities that make for great inspiration and great leadership.  Among these - be confident, become a storyteller, and be willing to experiment. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:50 Badass Unscripted – Authenticity, Originality, and The Year Ahead https://badassagile.com/2019/11/28/badass-unscripted-authenticity-originality-and-the-year-ahead/ Thu, 28 Nov 2019 15:10:54 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1440 A late night reflection on standing out from the crowd by increasing authenticity and originality...to distinguish oneself from the sameness that permeates our culture so we can serve our agile teams, clients and community and advance the craft. A late night reflection on standing out from the crowd by increasing authenticity and originality...to distinguish oneself from the sameness that permeates our culture so we can serve our agile teams, clients and community and advance the craft. A late night reflection on standing out from the crowd by increasing authenticity and originality...to distinguish oneself from the sameness that permeates our culture so we can serve our agile teams, clients and community and advance the craft. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:29 Episode 115 – Move (And Never Swim Alone) https://badassagile.com/2019/11/25/episode-115-move-and-never-swim-alone/ Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:10:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1437 What’s the one thing you need to get good at in order to stand out above competition?   You need to MOVE…and, you might want to think about getting a swim buddy. Moving means you need to act.  Consistently and courageously.While this sounds intuitive, the most common issue I encounter with teams is a hesitation to move in an uncertain direction.  This is not a team problem, a corporate problem or an agile problem….this is pervasive across our culture.   If you want different results, you have to act.One of the best ways to ratchet up your ability to act is to recruit a swim buddy - someone who not only keeps you accountable, but won’t let you failIt is also a force multiplier to learn how to be an accountability partner to others - see what you learn by allowing others to put their success in your hands What’s the one thing you need to get good at in order to stand out above competition?   You need to MOVE…and, you might want to think about getting a swim buddy. Moving means you need to act.  Consistently and courageously. What’s the one thing you need to get good at in order to stand out above competition?   You need to MOVE…and, you might want to think about getting a swim buddy.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Moving means you need to act.  Consistently and courageously.While this sounds intuitive, the most common issue I encounter with teams is a hesitation to move in an uncertain direction.  This is not a team problem, a corporate problem or an agile problem….this is pervasive across our culture.   If you want different results, you have to act.One of the best ways to ratchet up your ability to act is to recruit a swim buddy - someone who not only keeps you accountable, but won’t let you failIt is also a force multiplier to learn how to be an accountability partner to others - see what you learn by allowing others to put their success in your hands Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:33 Badass Unscripted – Agile As Non-Event https://badassagile.com/2019/11/20/badass-unscripted-agile-as-non-event/ Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:08:12 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1434 We often describe Delivery as a non-event in the ideal; why not agility itself? Must it really be such a huge enterprise undertaking - especially as we hope to infuse agility into our everyday work and culture? What would happen if we simply moved into our first experiment as the best way of conquering the unknown? We often describe Delivery as a non-event in the ideal; why not agility itself? Must it really be such a huge enterprise undertaking - especially as we hope to infuse agility into our everyday work and culture? We often describe Delivery as a non-event in the ideal; why not agility itself?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Must it really be such a huge enterprise undertaking - especially as we hope to infuse agility into our everyday work and culture?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> What would happen if we simply moved into our first experiment as the best way of conquering the unknown? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:49 Badass Conversations – Get Burly And Build an Elite Team With Michael Caron https://badassagile.com/2019/11/17/badass-conversations-get-burly-and-build-an-elite-team-with-michael-caron/ Sun, 17 Nov 2019 19:09:07 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1421 I don’t do a lot of interview shows.  When I do, I want to bring on my friends - People I know personally who are making a real difference. Mike Caron is a fellow Unbeatable Mind student and member, and owner of Get Burly, a US-based team experience company that is about so much more than physical toughness.   He really gets agility; embracing failure and team life.... and he’s making it happen with America’s youth in a very real way. I love when he talks about being “impeccable with your word”.   Potent stuff.  Don’t miss this one!! I don’t do a lot of interview shows.  When I do, I want to bring on my friends - People I know personally who are making a real difference. Mike Caron is a fellow Unbeatable Mind student and member, and owner of Get Burly, I don’t do a lot of interview shows.  When I do, I want to bring on my friends - People I know personally who are making a real difference.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Mike Caron is a fellow Unbeatable Mind student and member, and owner of Get Burly, a US-based team experience company that is about so much more than physical toughness.   He really gets agility; embracing failure and team life.... and he’s making it happen with America’s youth in a very real way. I love when he talks about being “impeccable with your word”.   Potent stuff.  Don’t miss this one!! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 36:41 Badass Unscripted – Trophies For Everyone? https://badassagile.com/2019/11/13/badass-unscripted-trophies-for-everyone/ Wed, 13 Nov 2019 19:08:12 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1418 Should we hand out trophies to everyone...even when we lose?  Or are we better to signal the loss and focus on the learning opportunity?  Who do we really help or hurt by calling a loss a victory? Should we hand out trophies to everyone...even when we lose?  Or are we better to signal the loss and focus on the learning opportunity?  Who do we really help or hurt by calling a loss a victory? Should we hand out trophies to everyone...even when we lose?  Or are we better to signal the loss and focus on the learning opportunity?  Who do we really help or hurt by calling a loss a victory? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:29 Episode 114 – Simplicity https://badassagile.com/2019/11/10/episode-114-simplicity/ Sun, 10 Nov 2019 17:56:04 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1412 This week, we give pause to think about all of the complexity in the agile space; the overload of books, articles, opinions, and techniques, and how a return to simple fundamentals allows you to see your way clearly in any scenario…without having to fumble through your toolkit or recall rehearsed routines. This week, we give pause to think about all of the complexity in the agile space; the overload of books, articles, opinions, and techniques, and how a return to simple fundamentals allows you to see your way clearly in any scenario…without having to fu... This week, we give pause to think about all of the complexity in the agile space; the overload of books, articles, opinions, and techniques, and how a return to simple fundamentals allows you to see your way clearly in any scenario…without having to fumble through your toolkit or recall rehearsed routines. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:52 Badass Unscripted – What Happens When You Act With Courage https://badassagile.com/2019/11/05/badass-unscripted-what-happens-when-you-act-with-courage/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 17:54:29 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1409 Be courageous this week.  Ask for the opportunity.  Speak your truth.  Do the unexpected, the new, the unusual.  When you do, you define your own reality.  You create your own luck. Be courageous this week.  Ask for the opportunity.  Speak your truth.  Do the unexpected, the new, the unusual.  When you do, you define your own reality.  You create your own luck. Be courageous this week.  Ask for the opportunity.  Speak your truth.  Do the unexpected, the new, the unusual.  When you do, you define your own reality.  You create your own luck. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 3:34 Episode 113 – Starting From Zero – How Agile Teams Evolve https://badassagile.com/2019/11/03/episode-113-starting-from-zero-how-agile-teams-evolve/ Sun, 03 Nov 2019 14:25:43 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1400 Ramping up a new team is a difficult time.  Confused and afraid, the early days and weeks are full of hesitation, anxiety, and expectations.  In this state teams can’t perform.  Let’s see how a team naturally evolves when you’re starting from zero. Ramping up a new team is a difficult time.  Confused and afraid, the early days and weeks are full of hesitation, anxiety, and expectations.  In this state teams can’t perform.  Let’s see how a team naturally evolves when you’re starting from zero. Ramping up a new team is a difficult time.  Confused and afraid, the early days and weeks are full of hesitation, anxiety, and expectations.  In this state teams can’t perform.  Let’s see how a team naturally evolves when you’re starting from zero. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:36 Badass Unscripted – Tips to Build A Badass Resume https://badassagile.com/2019/10/29/badass-unscripted-tips-to-build-a-badass-resume/ Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:27:13 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1403 Do you want your resume to stand out from the stack?  Don't worry so much about how 'little' experience you have.  It's not about the number of years. Document every experiment that you run, along with the outcome.  Shine a light on the ones that worked well - those that created a positive result, and added value; but don't be afraid to mention the failures too.  What you want to demonstrate is that you are constantly leading from where you stand; taking action, rather than staying mired in analysis, and endeavoring rather than accepting the status quo. Do you want your resume to stand out from the stack?  Don't worry so much about how 'little' experience you have.  It's not about the number of years. Document every experiment that you run, along with the outcome. Do you want your resume to stand out from the stack?  Don't worry so much about how 'little' experience you have.  It's not about the number of years.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Document every experiment that you run, along with the outcome.  Shine a light on the ones that worked well - those that created a positive result, and added value; but don't be afraid to mention the failures too.  What you want to demonstrate is that you are constantly leading from where you stand; taking action, rather than staying mired in analysis, and endeavoring rather than accepting the status quo. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:08 Badass Answers – How Do You Find Your Vision And Purpose? https://badassagile.com/2019/10/28/badass-answers-how-do-you-find-your-vision-and-purpose/ Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:45:21 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1392 If you've been a follower for any length of time, you know how much importance I put on being visionary and understanding your purpose. I believe it is at the heart of great leadership - excellent leaders do this well; struggling leaders don't seem to get the hang of it. But listener James asks "how do you go about finding it"? The answer itself is in the badass way - get focused, get gritty, get humble...and don't forget to inspect and adapt relentlessly. Listen in to find out more. If you've been a follower for any length of time, you know how much importance I put on being visionary and understanding your purpose. I believe it is at the heart of great leadership - excellent leaders do this well; struggling leaders don't seem to ... If you've been a follower for any length of time, you know how much importance I put on being visionary and understanding your purpose. I believe it is at the heart of great leadership - excellent leaders do this well; struggling leaders don't seem to get the hang of it.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> But listener James asks "how do you go about finding it"?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The answer itself is in the badass way - get focused, get gritty, get humble...and don't forget to inspect and adapt relentlessly.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Listen in to find out more. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:49 Badass Unscripted – How To Have A Coaching Mindset https://badassagile.com/2019/10/23/badass-unscripted-how-to-have-a-coaching-mindset/ Wed, 23 Oct 2019 09:55:17 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1387 Start with the approach that you co-create agility WITH your teams.  Its not something you force or install.   Be the living example of embracing and chasing failure as the best way to improve.  Always treat adoption and ’shifting’ as a never-ending journey….but your coaching engagement itself must have an expiry date so you can focus on creating learners and leaders from within.  Help people get closer to what THEY want before asking them to hit homeruns for the team or the organization.   Maintain a positive mental attitude - especially in the worst of times - because your presence is always contagious. Start with the approach that you co-create agility WITH your teams.  Its not something you force or install.   Be the living example of embracing and chasing failure as the best way to improve.  Always treat adoption and ’shifting’ as a never-ending jo... Start with the approach that you co-create agility WITH your teams.  Its not something you force or install.   Be the living example of embracing and chasing failure as the best way to improve.  Always treat adoption and ’shifting’ as a never-ending journey….but your coaching engagement itself must have an expiry date so you can focus on creating learners and leaders from within.  Help people get closer to what THEY want before asking them to hit homeruns for the team or the organization.   Maintain a positive mental attitude - especially in the worst of times - because your presence is always contagious. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:45 Episode 112 – How To Set The Bar High https://badassagile.com/2019/10/20/episode-112-how-to-set-the-bar-high/ Sun, 20 Oct 2019 13:55:16 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1385 How Do You Set the Bar High in the culture of hugs and trophies for everyone? Start With YourselfCreate Team CreedsFocus on setting progressive and selective goals that move the dial ever forward How Do You Set the Bar High in the culture of hugs and trophies for everyone? Start With YourselfCreate Team CreedsFocus on setting progressive and selective goals that move the dial ever forward How Do You Set the Bar High in the culture of hugs and trophies for everyone?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Start With YourselfCreate Team CreedsFocus on setting progressive and selective goals that move the dial ever forward Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:26 Badass Unscripted – On “Cheaper” https://badassagile.com/2019/10/17/badass-unscripted-on-cheaper/ Thu, 17 Oct 2019 13:53:23 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1383 The main problem with "Better, Faster, Cheaper" is that everyone can sense 'cheap'.   When you're trying to cut corners, you aren't fooling anyone.  That includes your people, projects and products. The main problem with "Better, Faster, Cheaper" is that everyone can sense 'cheap'.   When you're trying to cut corners, you aren't fooling anyone.  That includes your people, projects and products. The main problem with "Better, Faster, Cheaper" is that everyone can sense 'cheap'.   When you're trying to cut corners, you aren't fooling anyone.  That includes your people, projects and products. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:49 **Announcement** – The Badass Agile Netherlands Chapter https://badassagile.com/2019/10/16/announcement-the-badass-agile-netherlands-chapter/ Wed, 16 Oct 2019 13:53:22 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1377 Please join me in welcoming the first official Badass Agile Chapter! Marianne and Laurens from the Netherlands will lead this community - stay tuned for details.  If you're in the Netherlands, you'll want to stay connected for events, discussions, and resources! A sincere thanks to you guys for helping grow the community, the philosophy, and the practice!  I'm so honoured to be working with you! Please join me in welcoming the first official Badass Agile Chapter! Marianne and Laurens from the Netherlands will lead this community - stay tuned for details.  If you're in the Netherlands, you'll want to stay connected for events, discussions, Please join me in welcoming the first official Badass Agile Chapter!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Marianne and Laurens from the Netherlands will lead this community - stay tuned for details.  If you're in the Netherlands, you'll want to stay connected for events, discussions, and resources!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A sincere thanks to you guys for helping grow the community, the philosophy, and the practice!  I'm so honoured to be working with you! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 2:27 Episode 111 – How To Train Integrity https://badassagile.com/2019/10/14/episode-111-how-to-train-integrity/ Mon, 14 Oct 2019 13:52:24 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1374 It’s easy to act with integrity when your environment doesn’t challenge your standards.   But how do you teach others to act with integrity when it matters? You must lead by example, and simply show integrity first.   Act like an owner, be transparent, ask for help, communicate, lean into the hard challenges, and be most accountable when the failure is most costlyCreate low stakes for others to replicate you behaviour - at least at first - this means lowering the cost of genuine, honest mistakes.Remember, it all begins with vision,   Know who you are and how you serve; and the hills you would die on….your standards. It’s easy to act with integrity when your environment doesn’t challenge your standards.   But how do you teach others to act with integrity when it matters? You must lead by example, and simply show integrity first.   Act like an owner, It’s easy to act with integrity when your environment doesn’t challenge your standards.   But how do you teach others to act with integrity when it matters?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You must lead by example, and simply show integrity first.   Act like an owner, be transparent, ask for help, communicate, lean into the hard challenges, and be most accountable when the failure is most costlyCreate low stakes for others to replicate you behaviour - at least at first - this means lowering the cost of genuine, honest mistakes.Remember, it all begins with vision,   Know who you are and how you serve; and the hills you would die on….your standards. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 14:04 Badass Unscripted – Multi-Project Teams https://badassagile.com/2019/10/08/badass-unscripted-multi-project-teams/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 12:38:45 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1365 Its all too common to have 'agile' teams that work on 5 or more projects at the same time.   In theory, more is better; but spread too thin, a team loses immersion, continuity, and momentum.  Know the upsides and downsides so that, if you can't convince leadership to create committed, co-located teams, you can communicate the tradeoffs, and set expectations accordingly. Its all too common to have 'agile' teams that work on 5 or more projects at the same time.   In theory, more is better; but spread too thin, a team loses immersion, continuity, and momentum.  Know the upsides and downsides so that, Its all too common to have 'agile' teams that work on 5 or more projects at the same time.   In theory, more is better; but spread too thin, a team loses immersion, continuity, and momentum.  Know the upsides and downsides so that, if you can't convince leadership to create committed, co-located teams, you can communicate the tradeoffs, and set expectations accordingly. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:01 Episode 110 – Making Work Visible https://badassagile.com/2019/10/06/episode-110-making-work-visible/ Sun, 06 Oct 2019 12:37:54 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1363 Why Is ‘Make Work Visible’ one of the three Scrum artifacts?  Why does it matter and how can you apply it to non-technical and non-scrum initiatives? Making Work Visible doesn’t seem like an artifact, but in fact is a way of thinking about delivery and status that eliminates the overhead of collecting and producing status reportsThe easiest way to make work visible is to publish done things, but there are many other practices that make true ’status’ more available and transparentThese techniques also apply to non-technical product Why Is ‘Make Work Visible’ one of the three Scrum artifacts?  Why does it matter and how can you apply it to non-technical and non-scrum initiatives? Making Work Visible doesn’t seem like an artifact, Why Is ‘Make Work Visible’ one of the three Scrum artifacts?  Why does it matter and how can you apply it to non-technical and non-scrum initiatives?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Making Work Visible doesn’t seem like an artifact, but in fact is a way of thinking about delivery and status that eliminates the overhead of collecting and producing status reportsThe easiest way to make work visible is to publish done things, but there are many other practices that make true ’status’ more available and transparentThese techniques also apply to non-technical product Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:12 Badass Unscripted – Silver Linings https://badassagile.com/2019/10/01/badass-unscripted-silver-linings/ Tue, 01 Oct 2019 12:37:10 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1361 “Looking on the bright side” may seem like an empty practice - putting a cheap paint job on a crappy situation - but actually, learning to see the wisdom and opportunity in challenges is a very powerful way to get unstuck when things are sticky.   In this episode, we’ll uncover a simple set of statements that can help you put the right spin on current events to make a very real difference in your performance.  And…this is a great one to teach your teams! “Looking on the bright side” may seem like an empty practice - putting a cheap paint job on a crappy situation - but actually, learning to see the wisdom and opportunity in challenges is a very powerful way to get unstuck when things are sticky. “Looking on the bright side” may seem like an empty practice - putting a cheap paint job on a crappy situation - but actually, learning to see the wisdom and opportunity in challenges is a very powerful way to get unstuck when things are sticky.   In this episode, we’ll uncover a simple set of statements that can help you put the right spin on current events to make a very real difference in your performance.  And…this is a great one to teach your teams! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:55 Episode 109 – Dealing With Changes https://badassagile.com/2019/09/29/episode-109-dealing-with-changes/ Sun, 29 Sep 2019 12:36:23 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1355 Projects and teams can involve frequent and sometimes painful change. How does a leader lead through change by example? Make sure you have been listening to my episodes on fundamentals and the ‘Badass Way’.   Learn the basics of Agile Leadership and practice, practice, practice.When dealing with change, especially traumatic change, you’re going to need to lean on lessons learned in studying the Badass Way:Remember your ‘why’ - vision and service will free you from outcome dependence (a particular role, job, project or result)Remember to embrace failure and find gratitude in things that don’t go the way you expectedUse the retrospective to document what, specifically, you learned from the experience Projects and teams can involve frequent and sometimes painful change. How does a leader lead through change by example? Make sure you have been listening to my episodes on fundamentals and the ‘Badass Way’. Projects and teams can involve frequent and sometimes painful change. How does a leader lead through change by example?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Make sure you have been listening to my episodes on fundamentals and the ‘Badass Way’.   Learn the basics of Agile Leadership and practice, practice, practice.When dealing with change, especially traumatic change, you’re going to need to lean on lessons learned in studying the Badass Way:Remember your ‘why’ - vision and service will free you from outcome dependence (a particular role, job, project or result)Remember to embrace failure and find gratitude in things that don’t go the way you expectedUse the retrospective to document what, specifically, you learned from the experience Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 16:04 Badass Answers – Capacity and Theme Song https://badassagile.com/2019/09/27/badass-answers-capacity-and-theme-song/ Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:41:52 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1348 This week, we explore two very different questions submitted from two different listeners: how do you measure and describe ‘capacity’ when you have teams working on non-technical (or just ‘other’) issues, and….who wrote your theme song, and where can I download it? This week, we explore two very different questions submitted from two different listeners: how do you measure and describe ‘capacity’ when you have teams working on non-technical (or just ‘other’) issues, and….who wrote your theme song, This week, we explore two very different questions submitted from two different listeners: how do you measure and describe ‘capacity’ when you have teams working on non-technical (or just ‘other’) issues, and….who wrote your theme song, and where can I download it? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:26 Badass Unscripted – 3 Components Of Influence https://badassagile.com/2019/09/23/badass-unscripted-3-components-of-influence/ Mon, 23 Sep 2019 17:01:11 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1341 One common question I get is how to become more influential.   If you want your massage to have impact - to resonate and to stick - just follow the example of those who have gone successfully before you. Impactful people and messages anchor their messages to existing powerful emotional or cultural touchpoint, repeat and spread the message, and then amplify the resulting waves. One common question I get is how to become more influential.   If you want your massage to have impact - to resonate and to stick - just follow the example of those who have gone successfully before you. One common question I get is how to become more influential.   If you want your massage to have impact - to resonate and to stick - just follow the example of those who have gone successfully before you.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Impactful people and messages anchor their messages to existing powerful emotional or cultural touchpoint, repeat and spread the message, and then amplify the resulting waves. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:13 Badass Unscripted – Two Kinds Of People https://badassagile.com/2019/09/17/badass-unscripted-two-kinds-of-people/ Tue, 17 Sep 2019 10:00:20 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1338 There are two sorts of people you meet in the halls of a large enterprise; those who want to learn specific job skills so they can meet their targets, impress their bosses and get a particular job done. And then there are those who want to learn the skills of change and influence. Or those who simply want to be a part of something much bigger. On the one hand, it's easy to believe that there can't be leaders without followers. That some people are destined to accept the leadership of others, and help achieve somebody else's vision.But I believe that eventually, all people, or at least most of them, become visionary… Especially when they come face-to-face with their own limitlessness. There are two sorts of people you meet in the halls of a large enterprise; those who want to learn specific job skills so they can meet their targets, impress their bosses and get a particular job done. There are two sorts of people you meet in the halls of a large enterprise; those who want to learn specific job skills so they can meet their targets, impress their bosses and get a particular job done.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> And then there are those who want to learn the skills of change and influence. Or those who simply want to be a part of something much bigger.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> On the one hand, it's easy to believe that there can't be leaders without followers. That some people are destined to accept the leadership of others, and help achieve somebody else's vision.But I believe that eventually, all people, or at least most of them, become visionary… Especially when they come face-to-face with their own limitlessness. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:08 Episode 108 – The Grooming Habit https://badassagile.com/2019/09/16/episode-108-the-grooming-habit/ Mon, 16 Sep 2019 13:08:22 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1331 Everyone loves retrospectives. This is where we get to improve. Everyone loves demos… Because this is where we get to show off our finished work to the customer in waiting. But nobody ever mentions backlog grooming as their favourite scrum ceremony. But I think it should be. Often done poorly, grooming is the refining work that allows a backlog to remain current, relevant…and agile Proper grooming can eliminate waste by keeping low priority items low Proper grooming allows us to maximize the time for development, testing and other meaningful work - rather than asking for clarifications mid-sprint, or building the wrong thing Most important, a good backlog grooming habit frees the team and PO to brainstorm and get the kitchen sink out there…knowing that the good ideas will stick and recur, and the bad ones will eventually fall off Everyone loves retrospectives. This is where we get to improve. Everyone loves demos… Because this is where we get to show off our finished work to the customer in waiting. But nobody ever mentions backlog grooming as their favourite scrum ceremony.... Everyone loves retrospectives. This is where we get to improve. Everyone loves demos… Because this is where we get to show off our finished work to the customer in waiting.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> But nobody ever mentions backlog grooming as their favourite scrum ceremony. But I think it should be.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Often done poorly, grooming is the refining work that allows a backlog to remain current, relevant…and agile<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Proper grooming can eliminate waste by keeping low priority items low<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Proper grooming allows us to maximize the time for development, testing and other meaningful work - rather than asking for clarifications mid-sprint, or building the wrong thing<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Most important, a good backlog grooming habit frees the team and PO to brainstorm and get the kitchen sink out there…knowing that the good ideas will stick and recur, and the bad ones will eventually fall off Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:18 Badass Unscripted – Getting Good At Mayhem https://badassagile.com/2019/09/11/badass-unscripted-getting-good-at-mayhem/ Wed, 11 Sep 2019 13:07:25 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1328 There's been a change in how people organize in enterprise. But with flat hierarchies, and self-organizing teams, has the concept of leader or even team captains become obsolete and forbidden? You know what we should teach more of? How to respond to mayhem - rapidly changing expectations in unstable conditions. What I’ve found - and what’s helpful to communicate to clients - is that the first 3 sprints (literally, the first 6-8 weeks) are mayhem. On a new scrum team, or in new business/technical landscapes, there will always be challenges with insufficient information, assumptions, inadequate tools, unclear expectations, unfamiliar teammates and accountabilities….with firm deliverable dates. Overwhelm is inevitable, and therefore wholly expected. There's been a change in how people organize in enterprise. But with flat hierarchies, and self-organizing teams, has the concept of leader or even team captains become obsolete and forbidden? You know what we should teach more of? There's been a change in how people organize in enterprise. But with flat hierarchies, and self-organizing teams, has the concept of leader or even team captains become obsolete and forbidden?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You know what we should teach more of? How to respond to mayhem - rapidly changing expectations in unstable conditions.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> What I’ve found - and what’s helpful to communicate to clients - is that the first 3 sprints (literally, the first 6-8 weeks) are mayhem. On a new scrum team, or in new business/technical landscapes, there will always be challenges with insufficient information, assumptions, inadequate tools, unclear expectations, unfamiliar teammates and accountabilities….with firm deliverable dates. Overwhelm is inevitable, and therefore wholly expected. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:00 Episode 107 – 4 Reasons Why We Still Need Captains https://badassagile.com/2019/09/08/episode-107-4-reasons-why-we-still-need-captains/ Sun, 08 Sep 2019 14:58:31 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1321 There's been a change in how people organize in enterprise. But with flat hierarchies, and self-organizing teams, has the concept of leader or even team captains become obsolete and forbidden?Here are just 4 reasons why, despite the levelling of roles within teams, we still have - and need - captains and leaders…at least at times. Sometimes, people just need a little pushSomeone needs to hold themselves accountable to grow the teamA leader first and foremost sets an example for others to followPeople who are comfortable sharing wisdom must do so…for the benefit of the others in the team who are uncertain or inexperienced There's been a change in how people organize in enterprise. But with flat hierarchies, and self-organizing teams, has the concept of leader or even team captains become obsolete and forbidden?Here are just 4 reasons why, There's been a change in how people organize in enterprise. But with flat hierarchies, and self-organizing teams, has the concept of leader or even team captains become obsolete and forbidden?Here are just 4 reasons why, despite the levelling of roles within teams, we still have - and need - captains and leaders…at least at times.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Sometimes, people just need a little pushSomeone needs to hold themselves accountable to grow the teamA leader first and foremost sets an example for others to followPeople who are comfortable sharing wisdom must do so…for the benefit of the others in the team who are uncertain or inexperienced Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:00 Badass Unscripted – 100% is Waste https://badassagile.com/2019/09/04/badass-unscripted-100-is-waste/ Wed, 04 Sep 2019 14:56:48 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1316 Seeking perfection is a major source of wasted effort; particularly if you are seeking it BEFORE taking action. There’s no such thins as perfect output, only perfect effort. Perfection is sought literately over time.  Modern business requires that we move ideas from vision to backlog to executed Iteration One quickly.   In almost all cases, perfection is neither required nor desired out of the gate.  Holding back or being unwilling to try for fear of making mistakes is the only kind of true failure.   Remember this - there IS such a thing as starting a race so late that it is practically impossible to win. Seeking perfection is a major source of wasted effort; particularly if you are seeking it BEFORE taking action. There’s no such thins as perfect output, only perfect effort. Perfection is sought literately over time. Seeking perfection is a major source of wasted effort; particularly if you are seeking it BEFORE taking action.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There’s no such thins as perfect output, only perfect effort.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Perfection is sought literately over time.  Modern business requires that we move ideas from vision to backlog to executed Iteration One quickly.   In almost all cases, perfection is neither required nor desired out of the gate.  Holding back or being unwilling to try for fear of making mistakes is the only kind of true failure.   Remember this - there IS such a thing as starting a race so late that it is practically impossible to win. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:11 Episode 106 – Business Agility – Placing Small Bets https://badassagile.com/2019/09/02/episode-106-business-agility-placing-small-bets/ Mon, 02 Sep 2019 14:08:44 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1310 Forget Sprints and Standups - Business agility is about travelling light so you can go faster.   One important way to do that is by taking small, frequent experimental risks, also known as placing small bets. Test with small investments - Rent or borrow equipment,Copy other success stories and replicate them in unrelated domainsGet volunteers or part-timers to help.   Use gigstersLearning and research - Get aggregators or summariesStart with small commitments and experiments - lunch and learns versus coffeesSlice your scopeWork backwards from high-value outcomes Forget Sprints and Standups - Business agility is about travelling light so you can go faster.   One important way to do that is by taking small, frequent experimental risks, also known as placing small bets. Forget Sprints and Standups - Business agility is about travelling light so you can go faster.   One important way to do that is by taking small, frequent experimental risks, also known as placing small bets.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Test with small investments - Rent or borrow equipment,Copy other success stories and replicate them in unrelated domainsGet volunteers or part-timers to help.   Use gigstersLearning and research - Get aggregators or summariesStart with small commitments and experiments - lunch and learns versus coffeesSlice your scopeWork backwards from high-value outcomes Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:20 Badass Unscripted – Making Agile Teams vs. Making Teams Agile https://badassagile.com/2019/08/28/badass-unscripted-making-agile-teams-vs-making-teams-agile/ Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:07:07 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1307 Do you take an existing team and ‘make’ them agile?  Or do you build teams of agile people - people who have, or are likely to have, the right mindsets and openness to new practices? Here is where the rubber hits the road when it comes to executive support;  do we do the easiest, most convenient thing, and expect them to squeeze the square peg of legacy mindsets, rigid thinking, and antiquated practice, and jam it into the round hole of agile beliefs and actions, or do we take the hit and scramble a team of cross-functional, experimental minds? Do you take an existing team and ‘make’ them agile?  Or do you build teams of agile people - people who have, or are likely to have, the right mindsets and openness to new practices? Here is where the rubber hits the road when it comes to executive ... Do you take an existing team and ‘make’ them agile?  Or do you build teams of agile people - people who have, or are likely to have, the right mindsets and openness to new practices?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Here is where the rubber hits the road when it comes to executive support;  do we do the easiest, most convenient thing, and expect them to squeeze the square peg of legacy mindsets, rigid thinking, and antiquated practice, and jam it into the round hole of agile beliefs and actions, or do we take the hit and scramble a team of cross-functional, experimental minds? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:39 Episode 105 – Reclaiming The Badass https://badassagile.com/2019/08/25/episode-105-reclaiming-the-badass/ Sun, 25 Aug 2019 14:05:57 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1304 Hey friends, time for a bit of a wake up, a bit of inspiration, a bit of a refresh. It's time to reclaim the Badass. Get clear on your vision.  If you haven’t created one for yourself, the time is now.  If you have, time to revisit it….does it need updates?Remember that service is a key component of a compelling visionA distinguishing quality of a leader is the courage to stick to your vision….no matter what opposition or resistance you may encounterGo execute.  Be focused, single-minded and relentless in the pursuit of your vision Hey friends, time for a bit of a wake up, a bit of inspiration, a bit of a refresh. It's time to reclaim the Badass. Get clear on your vision.  If you haven’t created one for yourself, the time is now.  If you have, time to revisit it…. Hey friends, time for a bit of a wake up, a bit of inspiration, a bit of a refresh. It's time to reclaim the Badass.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Get clear on your vision.  If you haven’t created one for yourself, the time is now.  If you have, time to revisit it….does it need updates?Remember that service is a key component of a compelling visionA distinguishing quality of a leader is the courage to stick to your vision….no matter what opposition or resistance you may encounterGo execute.  Be focused, single-minded and relentless in the pursuit of your vision Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:48 Badass Unscripted – Authenticity https://badassagile.com/2019/08/22/badass-unscripted-authenticity/ Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:51:56 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1297 Your unique value in this world is the unedited, uncensored, unfiltered you.  Be exactly who you are, and don’t let anyone tell you it’s wrong, or not good enough. The thing that makes you unique is also what allows you to connect, resonate and influence others.  Do whatever, and be whomever, you truly want.  Being authentic is true freedom. Your unique value in this world is the unedited, uncensored, unfiltered you.  Be exactly who you are, and don’t let anyone tell you it’s wrong, or not good enough. The thing that makes you unique is also what allows you to connect, Your unique value in this world is the unedited, uncensored, unfiltered you.  Be exactly who you are, and don’t let anyone tell you it’s wrong, or not good enough.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The thing that makes you unique is also what allows you to connect, resonate and influence others.  Do whatever, and be whomever, you truly want.  Being authentic is true freedom. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:08 Episode 104 – Nailing the Interview for Scrum Master or Coach https://badassagile.com/2019/08/19/episode-104-nailing-the-interview-for-scrum-master-or-coach/ Mon, 19 Aug 2019 13:38:55 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1291 A career as a Scrum Master or Agile coach can be very rewarding, and an incredible opportunity... But many who are new to the field have difficulty getting experience when the job description requires….experience.  What are some things you can do to help ensure your successful job interview? Know your whyKnow your superpowerMap your value to theirsDo the research - company and interviewerThink and act like someone who has an abundance of opportunitiesMentally rehearse A career as a Scrum Master or Agile coach can be very rewarding, and an incredible opportunity... But many who are new to the field have difficulty getting experience when the job description requires….experience. A career as a Scrum Master or Agile coach can be very rewarding, and an incredible opportunity... But many who are new to the field have difficulty getting experience when the job description requires….experience.  What are some things you can do to help ensure your successful job interview?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Know your whyKnow your superpowerMap your value to theirsDo the research - company and interviewerThink and act like someone who has an abundance of opportunitiesMentally rehearse Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:57 Badass Unscripted – Butthurt Revisited https://badassagile.com/2019/08/13/badass-unscripted-butthurt-revisited/ Tue, 13 Aug 2019 13:37:18 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1288 Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:45 Episode 103 – Herds Versus Heroes https://badassagile.com/2019/08/11/episode-103-herds-versus-heroes/ Sun, 11 Aug 2019 13:36:37 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1285 Most people follow the herd, we are told what to buy, how to act, how to speak, how to think, and what to believe.  But either you belong to the herd, or you behave in like a hero. Let me explain the difference. People who follow the herd derive their value from staying safe and certain.  It’s difficult to add massive value, to bring your One Thing or to bring radical action to your life and business when you only stand for safety in numbersHeroes live according to their vision and service, take full accountability, honour their unique voice, invite failure and adversity, and take risks accordingly Most people follow the herd, we are told what to buy, how to act, how to speak, how to think, and what to believe.  But either you belong to the herd, or you behave in like a hero. Let me explain the difference. Most people follow the herd, we are told what to buy, how to act, how to speak, how to think, and what to believe.  But either you belong to the herd, or you behave in like a hero. Let me explain the difference.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> People who follow the herd derive their value from staying safe and certain.  It’s difficult to add massive value, to bring your One Thing or to bring radical action to your life and business when you only stand for safety in numbersHeroes live according to their vision and service, take full accountability, honour their unique voice, invite failure and adversity, and take risks accordingly Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:28 Badass Unscripted – When Org Values Don’t Match Agile Values https://badassagile.com/2019/08/07/badass-unscripted-when-org-values-dont-match-agile-values/ Wed, 07 Aug 2019 13:35:33 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1282 One of the main causes of Agile failure is an organizations refusal to get behind (ie, to ‘value’) Agile values. When there is no living instance of these concepts in the organizations, they don’t get modelled, and subsequently don’t spread.  You also need to actively promote and reward right behaviours based on those values. One of the main causes of Agile failure is an organizations refusal to get behind (ie, to ‘value’) Agile values. When there is no living instance of these concepts in the organizations, they don’t get modelled, and subsequently don’t spread. One of the main causes of Agile failure is an organizations refusal to get behind (ie, to ‘value’) Agile values.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> When there is no living instance of these concepts in the organizations, they don’t get modelled, and subsequently don’t spread.  You also need to actively promote and reward right behaviours based on those values. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:49 Epiosde 102 – Rails https://badassagile.com/2019/08/06/epiosde-102-rails/ Tue, 06 Aug 2019 17:55:13 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1275 Interactions with other people can be complex and challenging because people do things differently. Here's a tool to add to your toolbox… When you want to simplify communications, create rails. Rails are all about providing lightweight structure - just enough to promote right action and effective communication Scrum is full of examples of simple rails - story formats (“as a _ I want to _ so I can _”), and stand-up 3-question protocol, for example The secret to good rails is that they do not inhibit free discussion, are minimally invasive, and lead people to providing the right information or taking right action in the shortest time possible They should also be simple, easy to remember and use Most important, you can’t have rails on everything. Experiment with creating and tweaking your own to suit your team and situation. Interactions with other people can be complex and challenging because people do things differently. Here's a tool to add to your toolbox… When you want to simplify communications, create rails. Rails are all about providing lightweight structure - j... Interactions with other people can be complex and challenging because people do things differently. Here's a tool to add to your toolbox… When you want to simplify communications, create rails.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Rails are all about providing lightweight structure - just enough to promote right action and effective communication<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Scrum is full of examples of simple rails - story formats (“as a _ I want to _ so I can _”), and stand-up 3-question protocol, for example<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The secret to good rails is that they do not inhibit free discussion, are minimally invasive, and lead people to providing the right information or taking right action in the shortest time possible<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> They should also be simple, easy to remember and use<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Most important, you can’t have rails on everything. Experiment with creating and tweaking your own to suit your team and situation. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:53 Episode 101 – Iron Sharpens Iron https://badassagile.com/2019/07/29/episode-101-iron-sharpens-iron/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:22:01 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1262 There are two things you always need to be doing consistently - getting coaching, and coaching others to make them better. It starts with surrounding yourself with people better than you. The people you spend the most time with have a profound impact on your life and success Minimize the time you spend around people who complain, blame, and quit Seek out mentors - you can look within the agile community for writers and other leaders you admire. If you don’t know any, create some community action in your nearest metro or town and find people whose experience you could learn from Don’t forget…you yourself will become a mentor as well. Plan to coach other coaches and practitioners as you grow and gain experience. There are two things you always need to be doing consistently - getting coaching, and coaching others to make them better. It starts with surrounding yourself with people better than you. The people you spend the most time with have a profound impa... There are two things you always need to be doing consistently - getting coaching, and coaching others to make them better. It starts with surrounding yourself with people better than you.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The people you spend the most time with have a profound impact on your life and success<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Minimize the time you spend around people who complain, blame, and quit<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Seek out mentors - you can look within the agile community for writers and other leaders you admire. If you don’t know any, create some community action in your nearest metro or town and find people whose experience you could learn from<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don’t forget…you yourself will become a mentor as well. Plan to coach other coaches and practitioners as you grow and gain experience. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:27 Badass Unscripted – Stretch https://badassagile.com/2019/07/23/badass-unscripted-stretch/ Tue, 23 Jul 2019 15:14:56 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1257 In this episode, I’ll ask you how you stretch….how do you get out of your comfort zone and do things that make you bigger and better?   Look for your weaknesses and uncomfortable moments, because the opportunity to grow and become more live within them.  Public speaking, networking, journalling, working out….what do you struggle with?  Don’t neglect the signs and signals in the form of little failures and peeves–they are gifts….if you choose to give them your focus.  Try it today–this could be an important lesson for your teammates and colleagues that you as a coach can keep in your toolkit. In this episode, I’ll ask you how you stretch….how do you get out of your comfort zone and do things that make you bigger and better?   Look for your weaknesses and uncomfortable moments, because the opportunity to grow and become more live within them... In this episode, I’ll ask you how you stretch….how do you get out of your comfort zone and do things that make you bigger and better?   Look for your weaknesses and uncomfortable moments, because the opportunity to grow and become more live within them.  Public speaking, networking, journalling, working out….what do you struggle with?  Don’t neglect the signs and signals in the form of little failures and peeves–they are gifts….if you choose to give them your focus.  Try it today–this could be an important lesson for your teammates and colleagues that you as a coach can keep in your toolkit. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:08 Episode 100 – A Retrospective On Badass Agile https://badassagile.com/2019/07/22/episode-100-a-retrospective-on-badass-agile/ Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:22:07 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1247 100 Episodes in, I thought it was a good time to stop and express my gratitude and to reflect on what we’ve accomplished so far….and what I’ve learned.. Our growth and reach after 2 years has been truly staggering. THANK YOU ALL!!! I’m still very attached to my original vision of creating 1) A resource for fellow agilists and leaders on how to become more agile, not necessarily on how to do scrum and 2) Creating an elite tribe of leaders who understand how to be successful in the board room and in the team room and beyond. The #1 thing I learned….JUST GO. Consistency matters more than anything else in life. This applies not only to your agile practice, but to every area of endeavour. Consistency means showing up ever day, but also IMPROVING every day. Simplicity matters. To add massive value, you have to constantly improve and automate your processes. Here are some other things I learned about kicking ass in general: Never ever ask for permission. Be who you are. Your unique voice is your value Figure out your distinction - what do you do better than anyone else in the world. Your true fans will find you. You have to have the courage to be unswayed by someone else’s opinion. Your real currency in the agile world is not your ability to do ’the practices’ to perfection, but rather the unique values and voice you bring to the party. Never prioritize knowledge or perfection, and never hoard knowledge. Give your best stuff away for free. What creates true believers is the emotional connection you make with your tribe. Focus on the one thing you can do today that gets you closer to your achieving your goals and dreams. Keep it small, but do it every day. Don’t forget–stay humble! 100 Episodes in, I thought it was a good time to stop and express my gratitude and to reflect on what we’ve accomplished so far….and what I’ve learned.. Our growth and reach after 2 years has been truly staggering. THANK YOU ALL!!! 100 Episodes in, I thought it was a good time to stop and express my gratitude and to reflect on what we’ve accomplished so far….and what I’ve learned..<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Our growth and reach after 2 years has been truly staggering. THANK YOU ALL!!!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I’m still very attached to my original vision of creating 1) A resource for fellow agilists and leaders on how to become more agile, not necessarily on how to do scrum and 2) Creating an elite tribe of leaders who understand how to be successful in the board room and in the team room and beyond.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The #1 thing I learned….JUST GO. Consistency matters more than anything else in life. This applies not only to your agile practice, but to every area of endeavour.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Consistency means showing up ever day, but also IMPROVING every day.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Simplicity matters. To add massive value, you have to constantly improve and automate your processes.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Here are some other things I learned about kicking ass in general: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Never ever ask for permission. Be who you are. Your unique voice is your value<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Figure out your distinction - what do you do better than anyone else in the world. Your true fans will find you.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You have to have the courage to be unswayed by someone else’s opinion.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Your real currency in the agile world is not your ability to do ’the practices’ to perfection, but rather the unique values and voice you bring to the party.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Never prioritize knowledge or perfection, and never hoard knowledge. Give your best stuff away for free.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> What creates true believers is the emotional connection you make with your tribe.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Focus on the one thing you can do today that gets you closer to your achieving your goals and dreams. Keep it small, but do it every day.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don’t forget–stay humble! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 17:35 Badass Conversations – Ardita Karaj Part II – Frameworkless Transformations https://badassagile.com/2019/07/16/badass-conversations-ardita-karaj-part-ii-frameworkless-transformations/ Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:18:20 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1240 In the second part of my interview with Artida Karaj, we get specific about the How of frameworkless transformation. She drops a ton of cool wisdom in this part, including: Start with leaders. Without C-Level buy-in, its just talk. Co-create goals - internal team members and leadership Create the environment for innovation by creating an outcome culture - the solution matters less than the results. Allow collaboration, decision making, trying and learning, people growth Allow that this will take time - years, not weeks or months - to mature and expand fully Create enablers - people who can spread the word Enforce ‘customer seat at the table’ - the customer is not a LOS, it is the actual customer. Technology is not a cost centre, it is a partner In the second part of my interview with Artida Karaj, we get specific about the How of frameworkless transformation. She drops a ton of cool wisdom in this part, including: Start with leaders. Without C-Level buy-in, its just talk. In the second part of my interview with Artida Karaj, we get specific about the How of frameworkless transformation. She drops a ton of cool wisdom in this part, including:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Start with leaders. Without C-Level buy-in, its just talk.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Co-create goals - internal team members and leadership<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Create the environment for innovation by creating an outcome culture - the solution matters less than the results. Allow collaboration, decision making, trying and learning, people growth<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Allow that this will take time - years, not weeks or months - to mature and expand fully<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Create enablers - people who can spread the word<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Enforce ‘customer seat at the table’ - the customer is not a LOS, it is the actual customer.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Technology is not a cost centre, it is a partner Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 27:21 Badass Conversations – Ardita Karaj Part I – Frameworkless Transformations https://badassagile.com/2019/07/15/badass-conversations-ardita-karaj-part-i-frameworkless-transformations/ Mon, 15 Jul 2019 12:47:54 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1232 This week, I meet with coach, colleague, and friend Ardita Karaj to discuss her take on large enterprise transformation. Ardita is very well known in the international Agile community. I've had the pleasure of working with her in the past and I admire her enthusiasm, intelligence and empathetic approach to Agile. She also has a no-nonsense approach to and instinct for business. My favourite quote from the day is "It used to be 'the big eats the small'. Now, 'the fast eats the slow'. This is a two-part interview; in the first part, we discuss Ardita's background, letting teams and individuals have the freedom to choose their own approach and tools, and the foundations of frameworkless transformation. Enjoy, and stay tuned for Part II later this week! This week, I meet with coach, colleague, and friend Ardita Karaj to discuss her take on large enterprise transformation. Ardita is very well known in the international Agile community. I've had the pleasure of working with her in the past and I admi... This week, I meet with coach, colleague, and friend Ardita Karaj to discuss her take on large enterprise transformation.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Ardita is very well known in the international Agile community. I've had the pleasure of working with her in the past and I admire her enthusiasm, intelligence and empathetic approach to Agile.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> She also has a no-nonsense approach to and instinct for business. My favourite quote from the day is "It used to be 'the big eats the small'. Now, 'the fast eats the slow'.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is a two-part interview; in the first part, we discuss Ardita's background, letting teams and individuals have the freedom to choose their own approach and tools, and the foundations of frameworkless transformation.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Enjoy, and stay tuned for Part II later this week! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 27:37 Badass Unscripted – How To Break A Slump https://badassagile.com/2019/07/09/badass-unscripted-how-to-break-a-slump/ Tue, 09 Jul 2019 12:42:52 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1228 When you’re slumping, your normal routines and methods don’t work (hence the slump). Try this the next time you’re struggling to get your energy, enthusiasm or creativity going: Surround yourself with inspiration Break your routine to get some flow going - knock something off your list, even if you break the rule of ‘highest value targets first' Lean on your network - talk to people who inspire and support you, and let them know you’re slumping When you’re slumping, your normal routines and methods don’t work (hence the slump). Try this the next time you’re struggling to get your energy, enthusiasm or creativity going: Surround yourself with inspiration When you’re slumping, your normal routines and methods don’t work (hence the slump). Try this the next time you’re struggling to get your energy, enthusiasm or creativity going:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Surround yourself with inspiration<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Break your routine to get some flow going - knock something off your list, even if you break the rule of ‘highest value targets first'<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Lean on your network - talk to people who inspire and support you, and let them know you’re slumping Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:11 Badass Answers – Regulators, and New Scrum Masters https://badassagile.com/2019/07/07/badass-answers-regulators-and-new-scrum-masters/ Sun, 07 Jul 2019 16:20:17 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1221 "How can a financial institution bring regulators along the Agile journey, to help them realize that Agile actually reduces risk?" - Julio Sanchez Tough one. No quick fix. Finserv doesn’t like to shake up longstanding regulations and traditions. It’s a highly regulated industry. The problem is that you have no levers to influence regulators. They don’t have to change, at least not just because you want them to Influence will happen slowly and over time, but a lot of people read that to give themselves permission not to try. You have to make moves now or you will be behind the curve when it's really important to make change. Here’s what you can do: Build relationships - create meetup groups, create conversations, add people to LinkedIn Making things - successes, innovations, high-performing teams, products, competitive differentiations - that draw attention to your cause. Nothing attracts attention like success. As you evolve, your success will demand changes to regulation, and that success is a form of leverage Note that your successes and the increased visibility that comes with it will showcase the change that needs to happen, especially if you had to work around legislation and bend rules to get there. "What's the best way to transition into Scrum Master with a new CSM?" - Jon Wiggins This is one of the things coaches are for Let them do the job based on what they’ve learned Get them to use Agile principles to self-inspect and adapt, to create and groom backlogs of improvements and to execute on experiments Your job should be to teach them how to apply Scrum - which is never boilerplate - it is adaptive, and to show them those things that they cannot see (external feedback) Hopefully the certification has given them training wheels and knowledge to apply. There are a great many things they can’t learn in those two days, and if they don’t already have them, you have to help them get them - like interpersonal skills, influence, grit, problem solving, logic, etc. "How can a financial institution bring regulators along the Agile journey, to help them realize that Agile actually reduces risk?" - Julio Sanchez Tough one. No quick fix. Finserv doesn’t like to shake up longstanding regulations and traditions. "How can a financial institution bring regulators along the Agile journey, to help them realize that Agile actually reduces risk?" - Julio Sanchez<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Tough one. No quick fix. Finserv doesn’t like to shake up longstanding regulations and traditions. It’s a highly regulated industry.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The problem is that you have no levers to influence regulators. They don’t have to change, at least not just because you want them to<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Influence will happen slowly and over time, but a lot of people read that to give themselves permission not to try. You have to make moves now or you will be behind the curve when it's really important to make change. Here’s what you can do: <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Build relationships - create meetup groups, create conversations, add people to LinkedIn<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Making things - successes, innovations, high-performing teams, products, competitive differentiations - that draw attention to your cause. Nothing attracts attention like success. As you evolve, your success will demand changes to regulation, and that success is a form of leverage<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Note that your successes and the increased visibility that comes with it will showcase the change that needs to happen, especially if you had to work around legislation and bend rules to get there.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> "What's the best way to transition into Scrum Master with a new CSM?" - Jon Wiggins<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is one of the things coaches are for<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Let them do the job based on what they’ve learned<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Get them to use Agile principles to self-inspect and adapt, to create and groom backlogs of improvements and to execute on experiments<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Your job should be to teach them how to apply Scrum - which is never boilerplate - it is adaptive, and to show them those things that they cannot see (external feedback)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hopefully the certification has given them training wheels and knowledge to apply. There are a great many things they can’t learn in those two days, and if they don’t already have them, you have to help them get them - like interpersonal skills, influence, grit, problem solving, logic, etc. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:30 Badass Unscripted – Beliefs and Actions https://badassagile.com/2019/07/05/badass-unscripted-beliefs-and-actions/ Fri, 05 Jul 2019 15:45:32 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1269 Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:39 Badass Unscripted – Do Scary Things https://badassagile.com/2019/07/02/badass-unscripted-do-scary-things/ Tue, 02 Jul 2019 16:19:11 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1218 An easy way to accelerate learning and development - not to mention your effectiveness as a leader - is to do more scary things. If you don’t flex the muscle of acting the face of fear, you’ll never get better at being courageous, and you’ll never be able to lead others - especially if you’re asking others to take risks and let go of certainty and safety. Choose something you fear this week and take deliberate action! An easy way to accelerate learning and development - not to mention your effectiveness as a leader - is to do more scary things. If you don’t flex the muscle of acting the face of fear, you’ll never get better at being courageous, An easy way to accelerate learning and development - not to mention your effectiveness as a leader - is to do more scary things.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If you don’t flex the muscle of acting the face of fear, you’ll never get better at being courageous, and you’ll never be able to lead others - especially if you’re asking others to take risks and let go of certainty and safety.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Choose something you fear this week and take deliberate action! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:32 Episode 99 – Agile Evangelism https://badassagile.com/2019/06/30/episode-99-agile-evangelism/ Sun, 30 Jun 2019 13:14:03 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1212 What helps Agile scale and spread even more than practice excellence? How you evangelize. It’s not enough to to be Agile amid your teams - a transformation demands ongoing and deepening conversation at every level, in every area. Have your elevator speed ready, and start meeting people Create situations that increase contact with the people in every corner of the org - lunch and learns, events, Q/A, attendance at town halls and other corporate events, and through digital means What helps Agile scale and spread even more than practice excellence? How you evangelize. It’s not enough to to be Agile amid your teams - a transformation demands ongoing and deepening conversation at every level, in every area. What helps Agile scale and spread even more than practice excellence? How you evangelize.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It’s not enough to to be Agile amid your teams - a transformation demands ongoing and deepening conversation at every level, in every area.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Have your elevator speed ready, and start meeting people<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Create situations that increase contact with the people in every corner of the org - lunch and learns, events, Q/A, attendance at town halls and other corporate events, and through digital means Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:33 Badass Unscripted – Transformation – Speed or Consistency? https://badassagile.com/2019/06/25/badass-unscripted-transformation-speed-or-consistency/ Tue, 25 Jun 2019 13:11:32 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1209 Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:34 Badass Answers – Coaching 1:1; Using Gantt Charts https://badassagile.com/2019/06/23/badass-answers-coaching-11-using-gantt-charts/ Sun, 23 Jun 2019 13:09:11 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1206 Question 1 - When coaching teams when should you have one on ones with the individuals and when could having one on ones impact self organizing teams and creating silos? Team coaching is about coaching performance in the room: How they interact, operate, flow. Can you make that flow more efficient? Individual coaching - Should always do it for executives and individual agile leaders because: Some conversations might need to be private Great coaching sometimes brushes up against the root of interpersonal or performance issues, fears, etc Coaching sessions should be brief and based on individual coaching plans or outcomes. Coaching everyone all at once will disable that. Whether you do individual coaching for team members is up to you. I stick to business and agile leaders (anyone who can help an individual initiative or Agile spread in general) and to anyone else who requests it. Some individuals just don’t want coaching and some won’t do the homework necessary to benefit from the recommendations and improve Question 2 - Why can't I use a Gantt chart to track the many dependencies in hardware design, prototype development? You can do whatever you want Gantt charts are great for plotting sequences and dependent chains You DON’T want to use a Gantt chart to plot things that change very frequently because it is nearly impossible to plan chaos and its a lot of work to replan it when it changes the argument then is whether or not the things you’re describing are chaotic. The rule is if you have a mostly dependable, repeatable process, informed by years of refinement and experience, you have a mature process and it can be mapped out easily There’s a reason why Gantt’s are so popular - for the early stages of industry, especially manufacturing, repeatable processes needed to be documented well so they could be trained and repeated (the earliest form of automation) However, now, where creativity and autonomy are part of the process, things become unpredictable, for which Gantt charges are not as effective Question 1 - When coaching teams when should you have one on ones with the individuals and when could having one on ones impact self organizing teams and creating silos? Team coaching is about coaching performance in the room: How they interact, Question 1 - When coaching teams when should you have one on ones with the individuals and when could having one on ones impact self organizing teams and creating silos?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Team coaching is about coaching performance in the room: How they interact, operate, flow. Can you make that flow more efficient?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Individual coaching - Should always do it for executives and individual agile leaders because:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Some conversations might need to be private<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Great coaching sometimes brushes up against the root of interpersonal or performance issues, fears, etc<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Coaching sessions should be brief and based on individual coaching plans or outcomes. Coaching everyone all at once will disable that.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Whether you do individual coaching for team members is up to you. I stick to business and agile leaders (anyone who can help an individual initiative or Agile spread in general) and to anyone else who requests it. Some individuals just don’t want coaching and some won’t do the homework necessary to benefit from the recommendations and improve<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Question 2 - Why can't I use a Gantt chart to track the many dependencies in hardware design, prototype development?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can do whatever you want<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Gantt charts are great for plotting sequences and dependent chains<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You DON’T want to use a Gantt chart to plot things that change very frequently because it is nearly impossible to plan chaos and its a lot of work to replan it when it changes<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> the argument then is whether or not the things you’re describing are chaotic. The rule is if you have a mostly dependable, repeatable process, informed by years of refinement and experience, you have a mature process and it can be mapped out easily<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There’s a reason why Gantt’s are so popular - for the early stages of industry, especially manufacturing, repeatable processes needed to be documented well so they could be trained and repeated (the earliest form of automation)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> However, now, where creativity and autonomy are part of the process, things become unpredictable, for which Gantt charges are not as effective Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:36 Badass Unscripted – Leap https://badassagile.com/2019/06/18/badass-unscripted-leap/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 16:01:24 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1200 This week, let’s remember one of our most important fundamentals….the ability to leap. It’s a skill we don’t teach in school - to be ready when you’re not ready, to forget all of your doubts and fears and just GO. It’s a habit, in the sense that the more we do it, the easier it becomes, so what can you do to leap this week? What have you been avoiding? This week, let’s remember one of our most important fundamentals….the ability to leap. It’s a skill we don’t teach in school - to be ready when you’re not ready, to forget all of your doubts and fears and just GO. It’s a habit, This week, let’s remember one of our most important fundamentals….the ability to leap.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It’s a skill we don’t teach in school - to be ready when you’re not ready, to forget all of your doubts and fears and just GO.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It’s a habit, in the sense that the more we do it, the easier it becomes, so what can you do to leap this week? What have you been avoiding? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:50 Episode 98 – Sharing Lessons Learned https://badassagile.com/2019/06/16/episode-98-sharing-lessons-learned/ Sun, 16 Jun 2019 16:00:41 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1197 Collecting our lessons learned and sharing them with others is a tribal behaviour that predates formal education. Let’s talk about how to apply this in our team practices In experimental cultures, you are always accumulating learning. Long before the internet and even formal education, we had a tradition of sharing that wisdom among the tribe - at work, we have largely lost that tradition Learning eventually leads to wisdom; knowledge that guides action We should always collect, refine, and share our learning Document your learning often - you can do this in Retrospectives or Reflections Store, categorize and groom it often Shared documentation system Use tags or other metadata Make it searchable and easy to access Review it, memorize the stories around it, and share it often Collecting our lessons learned and sharing them with others is a tribal behaviour that predates formal education. Let’s talk about how to apply this in our team practices In experimental cultures, you are always accumulating learning. Collecting our lessons learned and sharing them with others is a tribal behaviour that predates formal education. Let’s talk about how to apply this in our team practices<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In experimental cultures, you are always accumulating learning. Long before the internet and even formal education, we had a tradition of sharing that wisdom among the tribe - at work, we have largely lost that tradition<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Learning eventually leads to wisdom; knowledge that guides action<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We should always collect, refine, and share our learning <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Document your learning often - you can do this in Retrospectives or Reflections<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Store, categorize and groom it often <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Shared documentation system<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Use tags or other metadata<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Make it searchable and easy to access<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Review it, memorize the stories around it, and share it often Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:50 Badass Unscripted – The Courage Habit https://badassagile.com/2019/06/12/badass-unscripted-the-courage-habit/ Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:59:40 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1195 Notice, Do Differently, ReflectDrown the Fear and Reduce the FearReducing means rehearsing, exposing, inoculatingPart of exposing and rehearsing is about skill buildingYou must also rehearse the skill of being courageous - knowing when you have to leap and LEAPING. Notice, Do Differently, ReflectDrown the Fear and Reduce the FearReducing means rehearsing, exposing, inoculatingPart of exposing and rehearsing is about skill buildingYou must also rehearse the skill of being courageous - knowing when you have to leap... Notice, Do Differently, ReflectDrown the Fear and Reduce the FearReducing means rehearsing, exposing, inoculatingPart of exposing and rehearsing is about skill buildingYou must also rehearse the skill of being courageous - knowing when you have to leap and LEAPING. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:54 Badass Unscripted – Be Graceful https://badassagile.com/2019/06/10/badass-unscripted-be-graceful/ Mon, 10 Jun 2019 15:58:53 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1190 People love to complain and blame.Learn to see from the other's perspective.We are all doing the best we can.Leaders do not gossip.Realize that as a leader others follow your example, so it is important for you to go first. Be the exemplar of refusing to gossip, to hate, to blame. Be elegant and powerful. People love to complain and blame.Learn to see from the other's perspective.We are all doing the best we can.Leaders do not gossip.Realize that as a leader others follow your example, so it is important for you to go first. People love to complain and blame.Learn to see from the other's perspective.We are all doing the best we can.Leaders do not gossip.Realize that as a leader others follow your example, so it is important for you to go first. Be the exemplar of refusing to gossip, to hate, to blame. Be elegant and powerful. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:50 Episode 97 – Small Business Agile https://badassagile.com/2019/06/09/episode-97-small-business-agile/ Sun, 09 Jun 2019 13:22:02 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1183 So what did we learn from the practical yet unofficial use of Agile at the small business level? To disrupt like a startup, you have to act like one. Focus on value, plan and invest lean for effective, rapid cycles The minute you execute you should be adjusting Make commitments and investments (including decisions) at the last possible moment You literally have to break the cycle of traditional planning and analysis You can now bring these techniques to different parts of a large scale business, but only if they’re willing to act like a startup in order to get the benefits By the way, if you have non-business friends who are yearning to start a business, teach them agile fundamentals - so much wisdom is locked up in the simple concepts that can help them place small bets, get started with almost nothing, and evolve as they grow. This could prevent an otherwise brilliant idea from being snuffed out at the idea phase by new entrepreneurs who are too overwhelmed to execute. So what did we learn from the practical yet unofficial use of Agile at the small business level? To disrupt like a startup, you have to act like one. Focus on value, plan and invest lean for effective, rapid cycles So what did we learn from the practical yet unofficial use of Agile at the small business level?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> To disrupt like a startup, you have to act like one. Focus on value, plan and invest lean for effective, rapid cycles<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The minute you execute you should be adjusting<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Make commitments and investments (including decisions) at the last possible moment<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You literally have to break the cycle of traditional planning and analysis<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You can now bring these techniques to different parts of a large scale business, but only if they’re willing to act like a startup in order to get the benefits<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> By the way, if you have non-business friends who are yearning to start a business, teach them agile fundamentals - so much wisdom is locked up in the simple concepts that can help them place small bets, get started with almost nothing, and evolve as they grow. This could prevent an otherwise brilliant idea from being snuffed out at the idea phase by new entrepreneurs who are too overwhelmed to execute. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:21 Badass Unscripted – What Would Dirty Harry Do https://badassagile.com/2019/06/04/badass-unscripted-what-would-dirty-harry-do/ Tue, 04 Jun 2019 13:20:41 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1180 The cinematic antihero is in possession of mythical, almost unattainable qualities that make them larger than life. But…if you look more closely, there are a few lessons to be learned from our big-screen idols - what to believe, how to carry yourself, and how to act in the face of opposition. The cinematic antihero is in possession of mythical, almost unattainable qualities that make them larger than life. But…if you look more closely, there are a few lessons to be learned from our big-screen idols - what to believe, The cinematic antihero is in possession of mythical, almost unattainable qualities that make them larger than life. But…if you look more closely, there are a few lessons to be learned from our big-screen idols - what to believe, how to carry yourself, and how to act in the face of opposition. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:28 Episode 96 – Why I’m So Over Agile https://badassagile.com/2019/06/03/episode-96-why-im-so-over-agile/ Mon, 03 Jun 2019 13:53:24 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1173 There’s such a thing as too much.  At this point, there’s only so much discussing and explaining around Agility that i can handle, after which point, I’m kind of over it.   Now, I feel the need to take the conversation someplace else.  But where?• Like Driving a car, i don’t need to focus on fine motor skills anymore.  It’s time to use my skill to go new places• The space is crowded with too much education• Being nice is nice, but its time to zoom in on how elite teams behave There’s such a thing as too much.  At this point, there’s only so much discussing and explaining around Agility that i can handle, after which point, I’m kind of over it.   Now, I feel the need to take the conversation someplace else.  But where? There’s such a thing as too much.  At this point, there’s only so much discussing and explaining around Agility that i can handle, after which point, I’m kind of over it.   Now, I feel the need to take the conversation someplace else.  But where?• Like Driving a car, i don’t need to focus on fine motor skills anymore.  It’s time to use my skill to go new places• The space is crowded with too much education• Being nice is nice, but its time to zoom in on how elite teams behave Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:03 Badass Ideas – Talks from the Agile and Beyond Speaker’s Lounge https://badassagile.com/2019/05/31/badass-ideas-talks-from-the-agile-and-beyond-speakers-lounge/ Fri, 31 May 2019 19:29:15 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1167 This is a long one, so make sure you're on Wifi! Had a great time at Agile and Beyond this year, and as I was chilling with the speakers Thursday afternoon, we decided to record some cool conversations and thoughts from my colleagues.  A real privilege to get some rapid insights from this crew. Here Are the Interview Notes in order of appearance: Nayan Hajratwala, Agile And Beyond Co-organizer and Speaker Coordinatorhttp://www.agileandbeyond.com/2019/ Holly Bielawa - How To Hire An Agile CoachTwitter @agilegrowthLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollybielawa/ Philippa Bagley - Project Management For CreativesLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippa-hbs/Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Philippa.HBS/ Michael Nir - Persuading the Bear: Learn how to Build Engaged Communities through Horizontal InfluencingWebsite - http://michaelnir.com/Twitter - @michaelnirhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelnir/ Daniel Davis - Code is Easy. Humans are hard, Your Tech Career Is Wacked & Why That's OKemail - Dan@elev8.servicesTwitter - @daniel_davisLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davisdaniel/ Colleen Esposito - Does Agile change your process - or your perspective? - Beyond Prioritization: How to Make an Impact for your CustomersTwitter - @TheColleenELInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-esposito-5a06252/ Shahin Sheidaei, Eglys Vera - The Golden Hammer of Transformation: Culture!ShahinBlog - http://blog.sheidaei.com/Twitter - @sheidaeiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheidaei/ EglysLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eglys-vera-a6988b/ David Harris - Extreme Programming Practices at ScaleGitHub - https://github.com/thedavidharrisLInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidharris16/ Mark Shead - Go With The Flow - An exercise in optimizing the delivery of value, Shifting Left With Extreme Programming - Developing Quality EarlyYoutube - www.youtube.com/marksheadLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markshead/ Arati Joshi - Introvert's journey to AgilityTwitter - @aratisterLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arati-joshi-12382618/ George Dinwiddie - Advanced BDD for the Whole Team -- Distillation of Essential ExamplesOut Beyond Estimates and No EstimatesTwitter - @gdinwiddieWebsite - www.idiacomputing.comBlog - http://blog.gdinwiddie.com/ Matt Heusser - Lean Coffeewebsite - www.xndev.comBooks on Leanpub - https://leanpub.com/u/mheusserTwitter - @mheusser Justin Beall - Closing the Remote Engineer GapTwitter - @dev3l_   Tom Bellinson - What is a Blameless Culture and Why Would I Want One: A Case Study This is a long one, so make sure you're on Wifi! Had a great time at Agile and Beyond this year, and as I was chilling with the speakers Thursday afternoon, we decided to record some cool conversations and thoughts from my colleagues. This is a long one, so make sure you're on Wifi!<br /> <br /> Had a great time at Agile and Beyond this year, and as I was chilling with the speakers Thursday afternoon, we decided to record some cool conversations and thoughts from my colleagues.  A real privilege to get some rapid insights from this crew.<br /> <br /> Here Are the Interview Notes in order of appearance:<br /> <br /> Nayan Hajratwala, Agile And Beyond Co-organizer and Speaker Coordinatorhttp://www.agileandbeyond.com/2019/<br /> <br /> Holly Bielawa - How To Hire An Agile CoachTwitter @agilegrowthLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollybielawa/<br /> <br /> Philippa Bagley - Project Management For CreativesLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippa-hbs/Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Philippa.HBS/<br /> <br /> Michael Nir - Persuading the Bear: Learn how to Build Engaged Communities through Horizontal InfluencingWebsite - http://michaelnir.com/Twitter - @michaelnirhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelnir/<br /> <br /> Daniel Davis - Code is Easy. Humans are hard, Your Tech Career Is Wacked & Why That's OKemail - Dan@elev8.servicesTwitter - @daniel_davisLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davisdaniel/<br /> <br /> Colleen Esposito - Does Agile change your process - or your perspective? - Beyond Prioritization: How to Make an Impact for your CustomersTwitter - @TheColleenELInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-esposito-5a06252/<br /> <br /> Shahin Sheidaei, Eglys Vera - The Golden Hammer of Transformation: Culture!ShahinBlog - http://blog.sheidaei.com/Twitter - @sheidaeiLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheidaei/<br /> <br /> EglysLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eglys-vera-a6988b/<br /> <br /> David Harris - Extreme Programming Practices at ScaleGitHub - https://github.com/thedavidharrisLInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidharris16/<br /> <br /> Mark Shead - Go With The Flow - An exercise in optimizing the delivery of value, Shifting Left With Extreme Programming - Developing Quality EarlyYoutube - www.youtube.com/marksheadLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markshead/<br /> <br /> Arati Joshi - Introvert's journey to AgilityTwitter - @aratisterLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arati-joshi-12382618/<br /> <br /> George Dinwiddie - Advanced BDD for the Whole Team -- Distillation of Essential ExamplesOut Beyond Estimates and No EstimatesTwitter - @gdinwiddieWebsite - www.idiacomputing.comBlog - http://blog.gdinwiddie.com/<br /> <br /> Matt Heusser - Lean Coffeewebsite - www.xndev.comBooks on Leanpub - https://leanpub.com/u/mheusserTwitter - @mheusser<br /> <br /> Justin Beall - Closing the Remote Engineer GapTwitter - @dev3l_<br /> <br />  <br /> <br /> Tom Bellinson - What is a Blameless Culture and Why Would I Want One: A Case Study Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 1:23:49 Badass Unscripted – Why Your Organization Can’t Compete https://badassagile.com/2019/05/29/badass-unscripted-why-your-organization-cant-compete/ Wed, 29 May 2019 19:28:06 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1164 You bring too many people to low value meetingsYou don’t push decisions and accountability down, so ‘decision makers’ are in high demand and block teams - they can’t get where they need to be fast enough to enable a willing group, if there is such a thingYou don’t celebrate, reward and otherwise encourage willing peopleAs a result, things sit around, largely undone, with really great intentions and a satisfying status of ‘working on it' You bring too many people to low value meetingsYou don’t push decisions and accountability down, so ‘decision makers’ are in high demand and block teams - they can’t get where they need to be fast enough to enable a willing group, You bring too many people to low value meetingsYou don’t push decisions and accountability down, so ‘decision makers’ are in high demand and block teams - they can’t get where they need to be fast enough to enable a willing group, if there is such a thingYou don’t celebrate, reward and otherwise encourage willing peopleAs a result, things sit around, largely undone, with really great intentions and a satisfying status of ‘working on it' Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:03 Badass Unscripted – Agile Is Not For Everyone https://badassagile.com/2019/05/28/badass-unscripted-agile-is-not-for-everyone/ Tue, 28 May 2019 12:57:31 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1159 Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:28 Badass Conversations – Jeff Dalton, Agile CxO https://badassagile.com/2019/05/26/badass-conversations-jeff-dalton-agile-cxo/ Sun, 26 May 2019 12:56:20 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1156 Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 1:11:01 Badass Unscripted – Badass Time Management https://badassagile.com/2019/05/23/badass-unscripted-badass-time-management/ Thu, 23 May 2019 12:55:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1152 If you expect Agile, and your message, to spread, you need to be very good at setting targets and crushing them.You can’t do that using traditional big-business time management.   You’ll need to:- Decline meetings or limit them to 30 minutes OR LESS unless its team time - group work, facilitation- Block time IN YOUR CALENDAR to do your most important work - uninterrupted.  No exceptions- Get Good at Saying NO If you expect Agile, and your message, to spread, you need to be very good at setting targets and crushing them.You can’t do that using traditional big-business time management.   You’ll need to:- Decline meetings or limit them to 30 minutes OR LESS un... If you expect Agile, and your message, to spread, you need to be very good at setting targets and crushing them.You can’t do that using traditional big-business time management.   You’ll need to:- Decline meetings or limit them to 30 minutes OR LESS unless its team time - group work, facilitation- Block time IN YOUR CALENDAR to do your most important work - uninterrupted.  No exceptions- Get Good at Saying NO Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:46 Badass Conversations – Emotional Intelligence with Carl Oxholm, PwC https://badassagile.com/2019/05/20/badass-conversations-emotional-intelligence-carl-oxholm-pwc/ Mon, 20 May 2019 13:00:49 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1141 Recently, I sat down with Carl Oxham, Tax Partner with PwC Canada about the topic he is most passionate about - emotional intelligence and it’s growing importance in leadership.  In this discussion, we get specific about why EI is becoming a hotter topic, how to get good at it, and why it matters for Agile.  Carl is an engaging, knowledgeable and gifted speaker - this was a fun conversation for me, and I hope you enjoy it! Recently, I sat down with Carl Oxham, Tax Partner with PwC Canada about the topic he is most passionate about - emotional intelligence and it’s growing importance in leadership.  In this discussion, we get specific about why EI is becoming a hotter ... Recently, I sat down with Carl Oxham, Tax Partner with PwC Canada about the topic he is most passionate about - emotional intelligence and it’s growing importance in leadership. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In this discussion, we get specific about why EI is becoming a hotter topic, how to get good at it, and why it matters for Agile. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Carl is an engaging, knowledgeable and gifted speaker - this was a fun conversation for me, and I hope you enjoy it! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 48:36 Badass Unscripted – Find A Way Or Make A Way https://badassagile.com/2019/05/15/badass-unscripted-find-a-way-or-make-a-way/ Wed, 15 May 2019 15:33:42 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1135 “What else might work?” is to customer delight what “Yes, and…” is to improv.  Great solutions are the result of breaking rules; forays into unknown, even forbidden territory.  This flies in the face of compliance with established conventions and designs.  Finding or making new ways is neither cost nor risk-free, but if you want the payoffs of Agile thinking and doing, you must accept these commitments. “What else might work?” is to customer delight what “Yes, and…” is to improv.  Great solutions are the result of breaking rules; forays into unknown, even forbidden territory.  This flies in the face of compliance with established conventions and desig... “What else might work?” is to customer delight what “Yes, and…” is to improv.  Great solutions are the result of breaking rules; forays into unknown, even forbidden territory.  This flies in the face of compliance with established conventions and designs.  Finding or making new ways is neither cost nor risk-free, but if you want the payoffs of Agile thinking and doing, you must accept these commitments. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:09 Badass Conversations – Matt Comand, Performance Coach https://badassagile.com/2019/05/12/badass-conversations-matt-comand-performance-coach/ Sun, 12 May 2019 15:31:01 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1132 In this conversation, Matt Comand of Consistent Elite Performance joins me in my home studio to talk about something that they don’t teach you in scrum master school….how to build elite, high, performing teams.  Matt is a performance coach in the sports and business domain, as well as a post-secondary instructor, and brings incredible insight and skill into building trust, training versus planning, and the mental aspects of team performance. In this conversation, Matt Comand of Consistent Elite Performance joins me in my home studio to talk about something that they don’t teach you in scrum master school….how to build elite, high, performing teams. In this conversation, Matt Comand of Consistent Elite Performance joins me in my home studio to talk about something that they don’t teach you in scrum master school….how to build elite, high, performing teams.  Matt is a performance coach in the sports and business domain, as well as a post-secondary instructor, and brings incredible insight and skill into building trust, training versus planning, and the mental aspects of team performance. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 39:09 Badass Unscripted – Agile Must Evolve https://badassagile.com/2019/05/08/badass-unscripted-agile-must-evolve/ Wed, 08 May 2019 15:29:06 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1129 In much the same way that technical evolution makes old tools and techniques unnecessary and extinct, it is time for us as leaders to shift fire away from the mechanics of agility to the logistics of applying and spreading agile properly - not just in the IT realm, but to all of business, work and life.  Agile is no longer new and fresh; it is a tool in the toolbox, and everyone should know and understand the basic ideas and practices; freeing us up to advance the craft and apply it to new and exciting problems. In much the same way that technical evolution makes old tools and techniques unnecessary and extinct, it is time for us as leaders to shift fire away from the mechanics of agility to the logistics of applying and spreading agile properly - not just in ... In much the same way that technical evolution makes old tools and techniques unnecessary and extinct, it is time for us as leaders to shift fire away from the mechanics of agility to the logistics of applying and spreading agile properly - not just in the IT realm, but to all of business, work and life.  Agile is no longer new and fresh; it is a tool in the toolbox, and everyone should know and understand the basic ideas and practices; freeing us up to advance the craft and apply it to new and exciting problems. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:04 Badass Unscripted – Journalling https://badassagile.com/2019/05/07/badass-unscripted-journalling/ Tue, 07 May 2019 15:27:08 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1126 A journalling practice is a great way to delve into increased discipline, structure, and self-examination. Your daily practice should include:- Planning Your Day- Stating your gratitude (3 things that you feel deep gratitude for)Re-stating your visionin the morning, and:- Noting your wins - what went well?- Stating your lessons learned, based on your reflections on the day and how it went- Stating your gratitude again (once more, based on your reflections on the day) A journalling practice is a great way to delve into increased discipline, structure, and self-examination. Your daily practice should include:- Planning Your Day- Stating your gratitude (3 things that you feel deep gratitude for)Re-stating your visioni... A journalling practice is a great way to delve into increased discipline, structure, and self-examination. Your daily practice should include:- Planning Your Day- Stating your gratitude (3 things that you feel deep gratitude for)Re-stating your visionin the morning, and:- Noting your wins - what went well?- Stating your lessons learned, based on your reflections on the day and how it went- Stating your gratitude again (once more, based on your reflections on the day) Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:54 Episode 95 – The Language Innovators Use https://badassagile.com/2019/05/06/episode-95-the-language-innovators-use/ Mon, 06 May 2019 12:56:43 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1116 Words have impact.  Some say ‘words are things’.  If you want to innovate, you have to choose your words carefully.  Why?• The words you choose have an impact on your internal state; which alters your beliefs, and affects your ability to act with courage and certainty• The words you choose also impact the state of those around you; and likewise their determination and certainty to act in alignment with the teams values and goals. Words have impact.  Some say ‘words are things’.  If you want to innovate, you have to choose your words carefully.  Why?• The words you choose have an impact on your internal state; which alters your beliefs, Words have impact.  Some say ‘words are things’.  If you want to innovate, you have to choose your words carefully.  Why?• The words you choose have an impact on your internal state; which alters your beliefs, and affects your ability to act with courage and certainty• The words you choose also impact the state of those around you; and likewise their determination and certainty to act in alignment with the teams values and goals. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:56 Badass Unscripted – Have Lots Of Lines https://badassagile.com/2019/05/06/badass-unscripted-have-lots-of-lines/ Mon, 06 May 2019 12:50:28 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1113 The only way to make sales is to have lots of prospects.The only way to find a partner is to meet a lot of people and have a lot of conversations.The only way to get that book written is to have a lot of ideas you can play with.The only way to find a solution is to have lots of experiments that you're willing to try.It's all a numbers game. You have to have lots of lines in the water in order to catch the fish. The only way to make sales is to have lots of prospects.The only way to find a partner is to meet a lot of people and have a lot of conversations.The only way to get that book written is to have a lot of ideas you can play with. The only way to make sales is to have lots of prospects.The only way to find a partner is to meet a lot of people and have a lot of conversations.The only way to get that book written is to have a lot of ideas you can play with.The only way to find a solution is to have lots of experiments that you're willing to try.It's all a numbers game. You have to have lots of lines in the water in order to catch the fish. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:48 Episode 94 – Delighting Customers https://badassagile.com/2019/05/06/episode-94-delighting-customers/ Mon, 06 May 2019 12:49:05 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1109 What does it really mean to delight your customer? Are we doing this just because we're doing Agile? And if not, why not?• Focusing on delighting the customer is the edge - that most businesses miss• You can minimize the bottom line all you want, but isn’t it easier to maximize the top line?  In fact, what good are efficient processes and policies if you have no revenue because you have no customers?• What is the cost of replacing or retaining a customer?  Is focusing on the bottom line still cheaper?• An Agile practitioner must support Customer Delight by not only creating shared values and advertising them at the sprint, daily, and momentary level, but also by trusting the teams….not only setting targets for how we live our values, but letting them actually go out and do the footwork of delivering it. What does it really mean to delight your customer? Are we doing this just because we're doing Agile? And if not, why not?• Focusing on delighting the customer is the edge - that most businesses miss• You can minimize the bottom line all you want, What does it really mean to delight your customer? Are we doing this just because we're doing Agile? And if not, why not?• Focusing on delighting the customer is the edge - that most businesses miss• You can minimize the bottom line all you want, but isn’t it easier to maximize the top line?  In fact, what good are efficient processes and policies if you have no revenue because you have no customers?• What is the cost of replacing or retaining a customer?  Is focusing on the bottom line still cheaper?• An Agile practitioner must support Customer Delight by not only creating shared values and advertising them at the sprint, daily, and momentary level, but also by trusting the teams….not only setting targets for how we live our values, but letting them actually go out and do the footwork of delivering it. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 14:56 Badass Unscripted – Mindfulness https://badassagile.com/2019/04/26/badass-unscripted-mindfulness/ Fri, 26 Apr 2019 12:49:43 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1098 You won’t want to hear this, but as I stated in a previous episode on “Building A Shark Tank”, having an extra few seconds to orient and observe BEFORE responding to a physical or mental event gives you the edge over most other leaders.  The common name for the practice that develops this edge is mindfulness, or meditation.  It’s not only trendy, it’s table stakes, at this point, to be able to control your emotions and to telegraph self-mastery to those you lead and work with. You won’t want to hear this, but as I stated in a previous episode on “Building A Shark Tank”, having an extra few seconds to orient and observe BEFORE responding to a physical or mental event gives you the edge over most other leaders. You won’t want to hear this, but as I stated in a previous episode on “Building A Shark Tank”, having an extra few seconds to orient and observe BEFORE responding to a physical or mental event gives you the edge over most other leaders.  The common name for the practice that develops this edge is mindfulness, or meditation.  It’s not only trendy, it’s table stakes, at this point, to be able to control your emotions and to telegraph self-mastery to those you lead and work with. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:09 Badass Unscripted – Survival https://badassagile.com/2019/04/23/badass-unscripted-survival/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 19:03:17 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1090 I like to think that what I’m teaching is not oriented at learning Agile, but honing survival skill.  Adapting - being nimble for our customers - is no longer an ‘ought to’; its a ‘got to’.  While it is wrong to (and customers often perceive our efforts as attempts to) ‘convert’ or switch an organization from 100% traditional to 100% Agile, survival is about finding and outfitting the areas of greatest impact. I like to think that what I’m teaching is not oriented at learning Agile, but honing survival skill.  Adapting - being nimble for our customers - is no longer an ‘ought to’; its a ‘got to’.  While it is wrong to (and customers often perceive our effort... I like to think that what I’m teaching is not oriented at learning Agile, but honing survival skill.  Adapting - being nimble for our customers - is no longer an ‘ought to’; its a ‘got to’.  While it is wrong to (and customers often perceive our efforts as attempts to) ‘convert’ or switch an organization from 100% traditional to 100% Agile, survival is about finding and outfitting the areas of greatest impact. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:01 Episode 93 – Your Reasons https://badassagile.com/2019/04/23/episode-93-your-reasons/ Tue, 23 Apr 2019 19:03:15 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1093 Reasons - I’ve discussed how purpose informs vision, service, discipline and overall effectiveness. But likewise, reasons can slow you down. If you’re not conscious of the reasons why you do the things you do, not only can you not access higher levels of achievement, you may also be self-sabotaging your progress. Right reasons are necessary to access 10-20x performance levels. The life you aspire to takes way more work and capacity than when you’re at now Reasons - I’ve discussed how purpose informs vision, service, discipline and overall effectiveness. But likewise, reasons can slow you down. If you’re not conscious of the reasons why you do the things you do, Reasons - I’ve discussed how purpose informs vision, service, discipline and overall effectiveness. But likewise, reasons can slow you down. If you’re not conscious of the reasons why you do the things you do, not only can you not access higher levels of achievement, you may also be self-sabotaging your progress.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Right reasons are necessary to access 10-20x performance levels. The life you aspire to takes way more work and capacity than when you’re at now Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:56 Episode 92 – Fear, And Failure To Commit https://badassagile.com/2019/04/15/episode-92-fear-and-failure-to-commit/ Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:18:01 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1082 When fear shows up as a failure to commit fully to Agile, we experience one of the most common behaviours associated with Agile failure - failure to commit. Fear of Change, Fear of Failure, and Fear of Loss of Significance all roll together to create a failure to commitVery Slow Agile Adoption - Planning to Plan"Backsliding Into Waterfall"Insisting on specific processes or artefacts - BRD’s, Charters and Business Cases, Dashboards and Reports“The Only Way Is the Old Way"Summary Bullets When fear shows up as a failure to commit fully to Agile, we experience one of the most common behaviours associated with Agile failure - failure to commit. Fear of Change, Fear of Failure, and Fear of Loss of Significance all roll together to creat... When fear shows up as a failure to commit fully to Agile, we experience one of the most common behaviours associated with Agile failure - failure to commit.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Fear of Change, Fear of Failure, and Fear of Loss of Significance all roll together to create a failure to commitVery Slow Agile Adoption - Planning to Plan"Backsliding Into Waterfall"Insisting on specific processes or artefacts - BRD’s, Charters and Business Cases, Dashboards and Reports“The Only Way Is the Old Way"Summary Bullets Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:11 Badass Unscripted – If It Doesn’t Challenge You, It Won’t Change You https://badassagile.com/2019/04/15/badass-unscripted-if-it-doesnt-challenge-you-it-wont-change-you/ Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:16:48 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1079 I read this quote somewhere. Too often, now, we seek to avoid challenge. We look for ‘low hanging fruit’ ‘low-risk, high-reward’ opportunities. There’s only one problem with that…..we don’t learn anything. This is my big issue with certainty and safety. By continuously doing what we know will work, what we believe to be safe and certain, the way we’ve always done things, we don’t ever have to shift. We have learned the mechanisms, the steps , and the routines, that get you to the finish line. I read this quote somewhere. Too often, now, we seek to avoid challenge. We look for ‘low hanging fruit’ ‘low-risk, high-reward’ opportunities. There’s only one problem with that…..we don’t learn anything. I read this quote somewhere.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Too often, now, we seek to avoid challenge. We look for ‘low hanging fruit’ ‘low-risk, high-reward’ opportunities.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> There’s only one problem with that…..we don’t learn anything. This is my big issue with certainty and safety.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> By continuously doing what we know will work, what we believe to be safe and certain, the way we’ve always done things, we don’t ever have to shift.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> We have learned the mechanisms, the steps , and the routines, that get you to the finish line. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:49 Badass Unscripted – Leverage https://badassagile.com/2019/04/15/badass-unscripted-leverage/ Mon, 15 Apr 2019 13:15:03 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1076 In this episode, I think out loud about why getting leverage is an Agile leader superpower.  Getting Leverage refers to your ability to tap into another person’s intrinsic motivation to act and to change.  Without leverage, you will often get stuck trying to ‘force’ people to change mindset or behaviour by calling in another leader, or building a logical/rational case for change…sometimes forcing a ‘bakeoff’ between two approaches or solutions. In this episode, I think out loud about why getting leverage is an Agile leader superpower.  Getting Leverage refers to your ability to tap into another person’s intrinsic motivation to act and to change.  Without leverage, In this episode, I think out loud about why getting leverage is an Agile leader superpower.  Getting Leverage refers to your ability to tap into another person’s intrinsic motivation to act and to change.  Without leverage, you will often get stuck trying to ‘force’ people to change mindset or behaviour by calling in another leader, or building a logical/rational case for change…sometimes forcing a ‘bakeoff’ between two approaches or solutions. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 4:31 Episode 91 – Redefining Business Agility https://badassagile.com/2019/04/08/episode-91-redefining-business-agility/ Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:32:55 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1069 What’s the common interpretation of business agility, and is it the best interpretation?- Business Agility is too often understood to mean Agile Software Development in support of business initiatives- Business Agility should mean the use of Agile mindsets, habits and patterns in the execution of daily business- It also has to reflect the adaptable nature of Agile - we should apply it where it fits, bend it where it makes sense, and leave it alone when it doesn’t. What’s the common interpretation of business agility, and is it the best interpretation?- Business Agility is too often understood to mean Agile Software Development in support of business initiatives- Business Agility should mean the use of Agile mind... What’s the common interpretation of business agility, and is it the best interpretation?- Business Agility is too often understood to mean Agile Software Development in support of business initiatives- Business Agility should mean the use of Agile mindsets, habits and patterns in the execution of daily business- It also has to reflect the adaptable nature of Agile - we should apply it where it fits, bend it where it makes sense, and leave it alone when it doesn’t. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:33 Badass Unscripted – No Longer A Choice https://badassagile.com/2019/04/08/badass-unscripted-no-longer-a-choice/ Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:31:35 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1066 Strategically, Agile is not something you can politely decline.  Agility is not something you MUST convert all operations too, but rather a tool in the toolkit that should be applied when the conditions support it.  However, if you don’t embrace it, you will eventually lose your ability to compete. Strategically, Agile is not something you can politely decline.  Agility is not something you MUST convert all operations too, but rather a tool in the toolkit that should be applied when the conditions support it.  However, if you don’t embrace it, Strategically, Agile is not something you can politely decline.  Agility is not something you MUST convert all operations too, but rather a tool in the toolkit that should be applied when the conditions support it.  However, if you don’t embrace it, you will eventually lose your ability to compete. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 3:24 Episode 90 – Essential Qualities Of An Agile Leader https://badassagile.com/2019/04/01/episode-90-essential-qualities-of-an-agile-leader/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 15:30:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1047 The Agile leader will not be bounded by traditional definitions of leadership - they need to have a very different persona than the groomed, well-suited leader that we've come to idolize and generalize.  What makes a great, effective, modern Agile Leader?Vision and PassionGuide your own destiny, and let your teams guide yoursObsessive Customer FocusMaverickDevelop OthersLove The Resistance The Agile leader will not be bounded by traditional definitions of leadership - they need to have a very different persona than the groomed, well-suited leader that we've come to idolize and generalize.  What makes a great, effective, The Agile leader will not be bounded by traditional definitions of leadership - they need to have a very different persona than the groomed, well-suited leader that we've come to idolize and generalize.  What makes a great, effective, modern Agile Leader?Vision and PassionGuide your own destiny, and let your teams guide yoursObsessive Customer FocusMaverickDevelop OthersLove The Resistance Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 18:03 Badass Answers – Lunch Meetings https://badassagile.com/2019/04/01/badass-answers-lunch-meetings/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 15:25:42 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1044 Scheduling meetings over lunch is getting more and more common.  But just because something happens often, doesn’t make it right.  There are times in life when the seemingly innocent occasional request goes unchecked and becomes disrespectful or even abusive.  Could this be one of those times? Scheduling meetings over lunch is getting more and more common.  But just because something happens often, doesn’t make it right.  There are times in life when the seemingly innocent occasional request goes unchecked and becomes disrespectful or even a... Scheduling meetings over lunch is getting more and more common.  But just because something happens often, doesn’t make it right.  There are times in life when the seemingly innocent occasional request goes unchecked and becomes disrespectful or even abusive.  Could this be one of those times? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:18 Episode 89 – Listening https://badassagile.com/2019/03/25/episode-89-listening/ Mon, 25 Mar 2019 13:20:08 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1038 I never used to be good at listening. My mind runs at a hundred miles per hour. So I used to find listening to be a fidgety, painful experience, that wasn't focused on me... so I kind of hated it.But as I grow and develop, I realize more and more how important it is to simply be a great listener. That's this week on the Badass Agile Podcast. I never used to be good at listening. My mind runs at a hundred miles per hour. So I used to find listening to be a fidgety, painful experience, that wasn't focused on me... so I kind of hated it.But as I grow and develop, I never used to be good at listening. My mind runs at a hundred miles per hour. So I used to find listening to be a fidgety, painful experience, that wasn't focused on me... so I kind of hated it.But as I grow and develop, I realize more and more how important it is to simply be a great listener. That's this week on the Badass Agile Podcast. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:15 Badass Answers – Connecting With New Teams https://badassagile.com/2019/03/22/badass-answers-connecting-with-new-teams/ Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:07:12 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1031 Question from Enzo in Texas: "How do you adapt faster with a new team, in a company very different from any previous companies you've worked with? What advice would you give in regards to what should be top priority when trying to merge into an entirely new team?” Companies may be different, but people are exactly the same.  It’s useful to understand the culture for the sake of context or perspective, but the muscle you need to flex is connecting with individuals.You have to make the time to connect:  understand and empathize.  You can do this over beer, or an initial round of 1-1 coaching, but never do it in public - people need a safe place to discuss. Question from Enzo in Texas: "How do you adapt faster with a new team, in a company very different from any previous companies you've worked with? What advice would you give in regards to what should be top priority when trying to merge into an enti... Question from Enzo in Texas:<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> "How do you adapt faster with a new team, in a company very different from any previous companies you've worked with? What advice would you give in regards to what should be top priority when trying to merge into an entirely new team?”<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Companies may be different, but people are exactly the same.  It’s useful to understand the culture for the sake of context or perspective, but the muscle you need to flex is connecting with individuals.You have to make the time to connect:  understand and empathize.  You can do this over beer, or an initial round of 1-1 coaching, but never do it in public - people need a safe place to discuss. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:23 Badass Unscripted – Thanks, Texas https://badassagile.com/2019/03/22/badass-unscripted-thanks-texas/ Fri, 22 Mar 2019 13:02:17 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1028 Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 3:03 Badass Unscripted – Too Much of The Wrong Thing https://badassagile.com/2019/03/18/badass-unscripted-too-much-of-the-wrong-thing/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:14:43 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=995 As I was looking at yet another sales deck for which I was asked to comment on an Agile approach, I’m overwhelmed that even a meagre attempt to stick to the 7x7 rule of PowerPoint presentations is hopeless. Each slide reads like a high-school essay in 7-point Arial. What would happen if we trained our people to connect at a lower level - to focus on the actual human needs we are satisfying when we offer our product? Specs and logic often only confirm what we deeply know - we buy things to feel good or to avoid feeling bad. As I was looking at yet another sales deck for which I was asked to comment on an Agile approach, I’m overwhelmed that even a meagre attempt to stick to the 7x7 rule of PowerPoint presentations is hopeless. As I was looking at yet another sales deck for which I was asked to comment on an Agile approach, I’m overwhelmed that even a meagre attempt to stick to the 7x7 rule of PowerPoint presentations is hopeless. Each slide reads like a high-school essay in 7-point Arial.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> What would happen if we trained our people to connect at a lower level - to focus on the actual human needs we are satisfying when we offer our product? Specs and logic often only confirm what we deeply know - we buy things to feel good or to avoid feeling bad. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 4:57 Episode 88 – Working Around Fear https://badassagile.com/2019/03/18/episode-88-working-around-fear/ Mon, 18 Mar 2019 13:14:40 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=998 Now that we’ve learned some things about fear, what are some practical ways to work around it? You don’t have to make change all at onceRemember, you have to deliver things that THEY (team, client, customer) value. Do that in small, low risk, low-impact ways, and they’ll ask you to do moreAlways start with willing minds and projects that fit. Now that we’ve learned some things about fear, what are some practical ways to work around it? You don’t have to make change all at onceRemember, you have to deliver things that THEY (team, client, customer) value. Do that in small, low risk, Now that we’ve learned some things about fear, what are some practical ways to work around it?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> You don’t have to make change all at onceRemember, you have to deliver things that THEY (team, client, customer) value. Do that in small, low risk, low-impact ways, and they’ll ask you to do moreAlways start with willing minds and projects that fit. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 14:07 Badass Answers – Keeping Procrastinators on the Rails and Being vs. Doing Agile https://badassagile.com/2019/03/11/badass-answers-keeping-procrastinators-on-the-rails-and-being-vs-doing-agile/ Mon, 11 Mar 2019 14:53:57 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=920 Today, we’ve got two killer listener questions, one to do with procrastination in agile team members, and the other on the difference between Being and Doing Agile. What I love most about these questions is that they go to the heart of our philosophy. That’s this week…. Both of these questions go to the heart of the Badass Agile Philosophy Agile, Scrum and Kanban, etc are all about minimum rails. Enough process to fix most of your common problems and enough flexibility and simplicity to shape them to fit the uncommon problems To cure a procrastinator, you might need carrots and sticks to get them in the room initially, but if you focus your daily stand-ups on making and keeping promises to each other, you’re golden. Most people value loyalty or fear losing face in front of others. Also, use the idea of MVP in everything you do. If people are procrastinating to the point where work is not getting started until the 11th hour, break big things into small things and re-focus on an MVP if scope continues to slip. In retrospective, you can commit to improvements. This way, nobody loses face. Doing Agile is all about the techniques, which are easy enough to learn, but also present two major risks - by focusing on individual techniques, we forget to focus on the bigger picture and underlying principles that help us when situations are less than ordinary, AND we create unnecessary complexity under the assumption that more information is better, when really we ought to be integrating information into a cohesive whole that drives our leadership. Being Agile means applying agile principles to your leadership game - continually inspecting and adapting YOURSELF, applying value-based prioritization and iterative planning, execution and measurement to your leadership game…this not only teaches you how to be a better agilest, but a better leader as well. Today, we’ve got two killer listener questions, one to do with procrastination in agile team members, and the other on the difference between Being and Doing Agile. What I love most about these questions is that they go to the heart of our philosophy.... Today, we’ve got two killer listener questions, one to do with procrastination in agile team members, and the other on the difference between Being and Doing Agile. What I love most about these questions is that they go to the heart of our philosophy. That’s this week….<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Both of these questions go to the heart of the Badass Agile Philosophy<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Agile, Scrum and Kanban, etc are all about minimum rails. Enough process to fix most of your common problems and enough flexibility and simplicity to shape them to fit the uncommon problems<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> To cure a procrastinator, you might need carrots and sticks to get them in the room initially, but if you focus your daily stand-ups on making and keeping promises to each other, you’re golden. Most people value loyalty or fear losing face in front of others. Also, use the idea of MVP in everything you do. If people are procrastinating to the point where work is not getting started until the 11th hour, break big things into small things and re-focus on an MVP if scope continues to slip. In retrospective, you can commit to improvements. This way, nobody loses face.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Doing Agile is all about the techniques, which are easy enough to learn, but also present two major risks - by focusing on individual techniques, we forget to focus on the bigger picture and underlying principles that help us when situations are less than ordinary, AND we create unnecessary complexity under the assumption that more information is better, when really we ought to be integrating information into a cohesive whole that drives our leadership. Being Agile means applying agile principles to your leadership game - continually inspecting and adapting YOURSELF, applying value-based prioritization and iterative planning, execution and measurement to your leadership game…this not only teaches you how to be a better agilest, but a better leader as well. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:01 Badass Unscripted – Your One Thing https://badassagile.com/2019/03/04/badass-unscripted-your-one-thing/ Mon, 04 Mar 2019 16:35:46 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=895 What’s the one thing you’ve always been good at? Knowing your ‘one thing’ allows you to link your passion to your profession, even if they seem completed unrelated Having that passion allows you to anchor all of your communications in areas where you feel confident and enthusiastic, which reflects in how you show up for your teams. This is what creates your unique value - your teaching and leading style What’s the one thing you’ve always been good at? Knowing your ‘one thing’ allows you to link your passion to your profession, even if they seem completed unrelated Having that passion allows you to anchor all of your communications in areas where... What’s the one thing you’ve always been good at?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Knowing your ‘one thing’ allows you to link your passion to your profession, even if they seem completed unrelated<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Having that passion allows you to anchor all of your communications in areas where you feel confident and enthusiastic, which reflects in how you show up for your teams.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> This is what creates your unique value - your teaching and leading style Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:48 Episode 87 – Fear of Failure https://badassagile.com/2019/03/04/episode-87-fear-of-failure/ Mon, 04 Mar 2019 16:21:15 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=898 Fear of failure surfaces at every level of your organizationIn individuals, teams, units, leadershipIt is a perfectly natural human instinct.  People don’t want to lose face, lose trust, or lose security in the form of their jobs, prospects, opportunity for growth, and payHowever, fear of failure creates several forms of waste and loss: Hesitation (doubt, uncertainty, procrastination)Resistance to changeStonewalling - resistance to teamOvercompensating with process to gain certainty and safety (planning, consensus building, failsafes, estimationAll of these result in very poor performanceThe antidote is in the the culture you build Hesitation - train people (through Agile Games, for example) the value of quick decisioning, and give them safety nets when their rapid experiments failPull change, don’t push itConnect more authentically with people’s sense of purpose, values, and needs.Again, start with willing minds and projects that fit - lower risk, less need for documentation - and pull people to you with the resultsDemonstrate, visibly, the results of thinking and acting in this way, and find people who will reward it (hint, you don’t need execs to approve incentives) Fear of failure surfaces at every level of your organizationIn individuals, teams, units, leadershipIt is a perfectly natural human instinct.  People don’t want to lose face, lose trust, or lose security in the form of their jobs, prospects, Fear of failure surfaces at every level of your organizationIn individuals, teams, units, leadershipIt is a perfectly natural human instinct.  People don’t want to lose face, lose trust, or lose security in the form of their jobs, prospects, opportunity for growth, and payHowever, fear of failure creates several forms of waste and loss: Hesitation (doubt, uncertainty, procrastination)Resistance to changeStonewalling - resistance to teamOvercompensating with process to gain certainty and safety (planning, consensus building, failsafes, estimationAll of these result in very poor performanceThe antidote is in the the culture you build Hesitation - train people (through Agile Games, for example) the value of quick decisioning, and give them safety nets when their rapid experiments failPull change, don’t push itConnect more authentically with people’s sense of purpose, values, and needs.Again, start with willing minds and projects that fit - lower risk, less need for documentation - and pull people to you with the resultsDemonstrate, visibly, the results of thinking and acting in this way, and find people who will reward it (hint, you don’t need execs to approve incentives) Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 16:51 Badass Answers – Timelines and Predictions https://badassagile.com/2019/02/25/badass-answers-timelines-and-predictions/ Mon, 25 Feb 2019 13:47:39 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=888 How do you handle date and deadline pressures in Agile Environments? A listener sends us his question on what to do if you are pressured in the early days of a project to commit to specific deliverables on certain dates Remember that some projects reasonably require delivery commitments - especially those with regulatory, audit, or compliance expectations. These may not make great first experiments in Agility, because Agile requires flexible scope in order to work well with the philosophy It is also perfectly normal for a business to want to make promises to its customers (and therefore demand them from its delivery teams) Agile provides a better model that allows for continuous scope negotiation. This requires trust between product owner and team Attitudes and beliefs, or ‘frames’ have to change in order for the ‘when by’ culture to change How do you handle date and deadline pressures in Agile Environments? A listener sends us his question on what to do if you are pressured in the early days of a project to commit to specific deliverables on certain dates How do you handle date and deadline pressures in Agile Environments?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> A listener sends us his question on what to do if you are pressured in the early days of a project to commit to specific deliverables on certain dates<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Remember that some projects reasonably require delivery commitments - especially those with regulatory, audit, or compliance expectations. These may not make great first experiments in Agility, because Agile requires flexible scope in order to work well with the philosophy<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It is also perfectly normal for a business to want to make promises to its customers (and therefore demand them from its delivery teams)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Agile provides a better model that allows for continuous scope negotiation. This requires trust between product owner and team<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Attitudes and beliefs, or ‘frames’ have to change in order for the ‘when by’ culture to change Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 18:57 Badass Unscripted – Estimation https://badassagile.com/2019/02/21/badass-unscripted-estimation/ Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:33:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=883 Sooner or later…I have to tackle estimation. As the debate rages on (estimates versus no estimates), the fact remains that while customers need to know how much of an investment they’re in for, and what they will be getting for their money, we also need to admit that unless you’re repeating some variation of something you’ve already done before, it is very difficult to predict the future when so many variables can intersect to influence the outcome. Sooner or later…I have to tackle estimation. As the debate rages on (estimates versus no estimates), the fact remains that while customers need to know how much of an investment they’re in for, and what they will be getting for their money, Sooner or later…I have to tackle estimation. As the debate rages on (estimates versus no estimates), the fact remains that while customers need to know how much of an investment they’re in for, and what they will be getting for their money, we also need to admit that unless you’re repeating some variation of something you’ve already done before, it is very difficult to predict the future when so many variables can intersect to influence the outcome. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 49 Badass Unscripted – Coaching Vision https://badassagile.com/2019/02/19/badass-unscripted-coaching-vision/ Tue, 19 Feb 2019 13:42:03 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=876 In order to spread and scale Agile practices, we need to raise up a tribe of elite, influential leaders. Those who know how to inspire the courage to change in others. If you are coaching - whether team members, Agile leaders or executives, it is important to balance their Agile/Scrum education with leader fundamentals. The first of these is the ability to articulate your vision. Helping others find theirs is a rewarding and eye-opening experience (for both the coach and the coaches). In order to spread and scale Agile practices, we need to raise up a tribe of elite, influential leaders. Those who know how to inspire the courage to change in others. If you are coaching - whether team members, Agile leaders or executives, In order to spread and scale Agile practices, we need to raise up a tribe of elite, influential leaders. Those who know how to inspire the courage to change in others.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If you are coaching - whether team members, Agile leaders or executives, it is important to balance their Agile/Scrum education with leader fundamentals. The first of these is the ability to articulate your vision. Helping others find theirs is a rewarding and eye-opening experience (for both the coach and the coaches). Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 4:47 Badass Unscripted – Shutting Off Messenger https://badassagile.com/2019/02/16/badass-unscripted-shutting-off-messenger/ Sat, 16 Feb 2019 15:25:17 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=865 A large corporate culture can get to the point where there are so many thoughtless demands on our time that we are forced to ’shut off’ our tools and dim our availability - either to hide from people asking us to do even more work, or just to find 10 minutes of respite to catch up or take a mental break. This can’t be good - have we missed the point? A large corporate culture can get to the point where there are so many thoughtless demands on our time that we are forced to ’shut off’ our tools and dim our availability - either to hide from people asking us to do even more work, A large corporate culture can get to the point where there are so many thoughtless demands on our time that we are forced to ’shut off’ our tools and dim our availability - either to hide from people asking us to do even more work, or just to find 10 minutes of respite to catch up or take a mental break. This can’t be good - have we missed the point? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 4:59 Badass Conversations – Scott McCarthy of Moving Forward Leadership https://badassagile.com/2019/02/11/badass-conversations-scott-mccarthy-of-moving-forward-leadership/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 14:57:21 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=859 This week, I interview Scott McCarthy of Moving Forward Leadership. Scott is a leader in the Canadian Armed Forces, and also runs his own leadership consultancy and podcast. In this conversation, we discuss why it's so critical to trust your teams, planning for your own exit, teaching leadership from Day 1, and how to survive and thrive in the face of fear and failure. It was a great conversation that brought a very different leadership perspective into our world and Agile values! Check Scott out at www.movingforwardleadership.com, subscribe to his excellent podcast today, and stay tuned to the end because Scott has a very special free offer for you that I encourage every listener to take advantage of! This week, I interview Scott McCarthy of Moving Forward Leadership. Scott is a leader in the Canadian Armed Forces, and also runs his own leadership consultancy and podcast. In this conversation, we discuss why it's so critical to trust your teams, This week, I interview Scott McCarthy of Moving Forward Leadership. Scott is a leader in the Canadian Armed Forces, and also runs his own leadership consultancy and podcast. In this conversation, we discuss why it's so critical to trust your teams, planning for your own exit, teaching leadership from Day 1, and how to survive and thrive in the face of fear and failure. It was a great conversation that brought a very different leadership perspective into our world and Agile values!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check Scott out at www.movingforwardleadership.com, subscribe to his excellent podcast today, and stay tuned to the end because Scott has a very special free offer for you that I encourage every listener to take advantage of! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 42:45 Badass Answers – How To Master Public Speaking https://badassagile.com/2019/02/04/badass-answers-how-to-master-public-speaking/ Mon, 04 Feb 2019 14:13:46 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=851 This week, we take a listener question from a new Scrum Master who struggles with public speaking. Ultimately, public speaking is something that has a good deal of fear associated with it, and the usual suggestions for dealing with it have something to do with imagining the fear isn’t there, or overcoming it through exposure. But there’s something more. Time to fall back to the Badass Agile Principles - Get Visionary, Get Focused, Get Humble and Flexible, and Get Gritty. Most important is the first one - if your reason for doing something is strong enough, and centred in your vision and purpose, you will have a much easier time managing and wrestling the fear. Check it out in this week’s episode! This week, we take a listener question from a new Scrum Master who struggles with public speaking. Ultimately, public speaking is something that has a good deal of fear associated with it, and the usual suggestions for dealing with it have something... This week, we take a listener question from a new Scrum Master who struggles with public speaking.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Ultimately, public speaking is something that has a good deal of fear associated with it, and the usual suggestions for dealing with it have something to do with imagining the fear isn’t there, or overcoming it through exposure.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> But there’s something more.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Time to fall back to the Badass Agile Principles - Get Visionary, Get Focused, Get Humble and Flexible, and Get Gritty.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Most important is the first one - if your reason for doing something is strong enough, and centred in your vision and purpose, you will have a much easier time managing and wrestling the fear.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Check it out in this week’s episode! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 21:03 Favourite Podcasts – Moving Forward Leadership https://badassagile.com/2019/02/01/favourite-podcasts-moving-forward-leadership/ Fri, 01 Feb 2019 13:45:44 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=845 Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:50 Episode 85 – The Innovation Inhibitor https://badassagile.com/2019/01/29/episode-85-the-innovation-inhibitor/ Tue, 29 Jan 2019 01:38:14 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=839 In small enterprise, innovation is almost easy - natural. But what happens when we try to innovate at scale? What forces hold us back and slow us down? In large groups, fear becomes much more pervasive - fear of failure, fear of looking foolish, fear of going first It doesn’t help that management does not create structures to allow people to speak their truth, and to leap However, even when fully permitted and free to do so, people have been conditioned to hold back, and this is what the leader must break through. In small enterprise, innovation is almost easy - natural. But what happens when we try to innovate at scale? What forces hold us back and slow us down? In large groups, fear becomes much more pervasive - fear of failure, fear of looking foolish, In small enterprise, innovation is almost easy - natural. But what happens when we try to innovate at scale? What forces hold us back and slow us down?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> In large groups, fear becomes much more pervasive - fear of failure, fear of looking foolish, fear of going first<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It doesn’t help that management does not create structures to allow people to speak their truth, and to leap<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> However, even when fully permitted and free to do so, people have been conditioned to hold back, and this is what the leader must break through. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:26 Badass Unscripted – Ego https://badassagile.com/2019/01/24/badass-unscripted-ego/ Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:55:35 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=832 Stop caring about who likes you Stop caring about who wins Stop caring about outcomes Stop caring about your ego Stop caring about who likes you Stop caring about who wins Stop caring about outcomes Stop caring about your ego Stop caring about who likes you<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Stop caring about who wins<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Stop caring about outcomes<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Stop caring about your ego Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:28 Episode 84 – The Different Types of Fear You’ll Meet https://badassagile.com/2019/01/21/episode-84-the-different-types-of-fear-youll-meet/ Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:32:28 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=826 While we seek to understand patterns of Agile success and failure, we often overlook the impact of human emotion - specifically fear - on adoption and acceptance. This upcoming series kicks off the new year with a multi-part examination of how fears shows up in the workplace - on teams and in management - to effectively create Agile Resistance. The first episode begins with a hypothesis and by asking…what are the different types of fear that hinder Agile adoption? While we seek to understand patterns of Agile success and failure, we often overlook the impact of human emotion - specifically fear - on adoption and acceptance. This upcoming series kicks off the new year with a multi-part examination of how fears ... While we seek to understand patterns of Agile success and failure, we often overlook the impact of human emotion - specifically fear - on adoption and acceptance. This upcoming series kicks off the new year with a multi-part examination of how fears shows up in the workplace - on teams and in management - to effectively create Agile Resistance.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> The first episode begins with a hypothesis and by asking…what are the different types of fear that hinder Agile adoption? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:21 Badass Unscripted – Favourite Podcasts – Agile Chuckwagon https://badassagile.com/2019/01/21/badass-unscripted-favourite-podcasts-agile-chuckwagon/ Mon, 21 Jan 2019 13:29:38 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=823 Now and then I’ll draw your attention to the best of the best - the great online shows that can really help take your practice to the next level. Check out Chuck Durfee and the Agile Chuckwagon - one of my favourite Agile Podcasts - at Agilechuckwagon.com!! Now and then I’ll draw your attention to the best of the best - the great online shows that can really help take your practice to the next level. Check out Chuck Durfee and the Agile Chuckwagon - one of my favourite Agile Podcasts - at Agilechuckwagon... Now and then I’ll draw your attention to the best of the best - the great online shows that can really help take your practice to the next level. Check out Chuck Durfee and the Agile Chuckwagon - one of my favourite Agile Podcasts - at Agilechuckwagon.com!! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:19 What Is Agile? https://badassagile.com/2019/01/17/what-is-agile/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 16:59:00 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=1473 An introduction to the core principles of agile and scrum. An introduction to the core principles of agile and scrum. An introduction to the core principles of agile and scrum. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 23:39 Badass Unscripted – All 1-Hour Meetings Must Die https://badassagile.com/2019/01/16/badass-unscripted-all-1-hour-meetings-must-die/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 14:37:54 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=816 One of the biggest productivity stealers in modern business is the 1-Hour Meeting. In large organizations, long meetings can often comprise the entire day, and mask a lack of productivity and decisiveness…leaving precious little working day to make meaningful progress on goals. Learn how to hack your way around this well entrenched but ominous black hole!! One of the biggest productivity stealers in modern business is the 1-Hour Meeting. In large organizations, long meetings can often comprise the entire day, and mask a lack of productivity and decisiveness…leaving precious little working day to make me... One of the biggest productivity stealers in modern business is the 1-Hour Meeting. In large organizations, long meetings can often comprise the entire day, and mask a lack of productivity and decisiveness…leaving precious little working day to make meaningful progress on goals.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Learn how to hack your way around this well entrenched but ominous black hole!! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:19 Episode 83 – The Source Of All Leadership https://badassagile.com/2019/01/14/episode-83-the-source-of-all-leadership/ Mon, 14 Jan 2019 14:08:09 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=809 Thinking about leadership, there's a lot of information - of varying degrees of quality and helpfulness - about becoming an effective leader. The information overload doesn't really help remove the fog.  Perhaps leadership, much like 'intuition' or 'thinking' can't exactly be taught.   The source of all leadership is a more natural, authentic place...your humble desire to serve and improve.  Rather than trying to improve your skill by memorizing patterns and words and gestures, let your acts flow naturally from that place of service and desire to help your clients succeed. The resulting outward appearance will be far more natural, compelling and PERSONAL. Thinking about leadership, there's a lot of information - of varying degrees of quality and helpfulness - about becoming an effective leader. The information overload doesn't really help remove the fog.  Perhaps leadership, Thinking about leadership, there's a lot of information - of varying degrees of quality and helpfulness - about becoming an effective leader. The information overload doesn't really help remove the fog.  Perhaps leadership, much like 'intuition' or 'thinking' can't exactly be taught.   The source of all leadership is a more natural, authentic place...your humble desire to serve and improve.  Rather than trying to improve your skill by memorizing patterns and words and gestures, let your acts flow naturally from that place of service and desire to help your clients succeed. The resulting outward appearance will be far more natural, compelling and PERSONAL. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:04 Episode 82 – Agile Takes Time https://badassagile.com/2019/01/07/episode-82-agile-takes-time/ Mon, 07 Jan 2019 13:51:34 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=802 With any other skill, we understand that it takes time to learn the fundamentals, practice them, and gain experience. So why would agile be any different? With any other skill, we understand that it takes time to learn the fundamentals, practice them, and gain experience. So why would agile be any different? With any other skill, we understand that it takes time to learn the fundamentals, practice them, and gain experience. So why would agile be any different? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:25 Badass Unscripted – Focus Styles https://badassagile.com/2018/12/31/badass-unscripted-focus-styles/ Mon, 31 Dec 2018 20:03:30 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=793 Remember to "work your fives"Figure out-"what your style?". Working as a team? Then build working sessions and have a trigger word.You might like routine.You might like novelty.If you like solitude, be online, or have office hours. Minimize distractions Remember to "work your fives"Figure out-"what your style?". Working as a team? Then build working sessions and have a trigger word.You might like routine.You might like novelty.If you like solitude, be online, or have office hours. Minimize distractions Remember to "work your fives"Figure out-"what your style?". Working as a team? Then build working sessions and have a trigger word.You might like routine.You might like novelty.If you like solitude, be online, or have office hours. Minimize distractions Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:11 Episode 81 – Planning For The Next 365 https://badassagile.com/2018/12/31/episode-81-planning-for-the-next-365/ Mon, 31 Dec 2018 20:03:28 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=796 Another year is wrapping up. Let’s talk about maximizing the next 365 days to truly up your game. Another year is wrapping up. Let’s talk about maximizing the next 365 days to truly up your game. Another year is wrapping up. Let’s talk about maximizing the next 365 days to truly up your game. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:28 Episode 80 – On Getting Butt Hurt https://badassagile.com/2018/12/24/episode-80-on-getting-butt-hurt/ Mon, 24 Dec 2018 12:32:03 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=784 Getting Butt Hurt Actually Costs you Money and Results.   Let’s think about why.• Inability to have frank discussions about improvement areas means that we stay blind to blind spots• Only when we learn to view feedback as an opportunity to improve can we truly serve our customersHappy Holidays to all of you loyal badass listeners!   Please stay safe - I'll look forward to seeing you in the new year!  I'll continue to publish episodes every Sunday night through the end of December and beginning of January. Getting Butt Hurt Actually Costs you Money and Results.   Let’s think about why.• Inability to have frank discussions about improvement areas means that we stay blind to blind spots• Only when we learn to view feedback as an opportunity to improve can ... Getting Butt Hurt Actually Costs you Money and Results.   Let’s think about why.• Inability to have frank discussions about improvement areas means that we stay blind to blind spots• Only when we learn to view feedback as an opportunity to improve can we truly serve our customersHappy Holidays to all of you loyal badass listeners!   Please stay safe - I'll look forward to seeing you in the new year!  I'll continue to publish episodes every Sunday night through the end of December and beginning of January. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 14:20 Episode 79 – What Service Buys You https://badassagile.com/2018/12/17/episode-79-what-service-buys-you/ Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:29:49 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=769 If you want to know the secret sauce to leadership and success in anything, I believe this is central - service.   It's time to visit this crucial concept so you can re-integrate it into your ongoing development.• Everyone talks vision, but few talk service• Service is shorthand for connecting with your customer’s value.  Get in their shoes, and figure out what they need and want.• Most importantly, take your focus off of yourself.• The benefits that accrue include trust, reputation, increased connectivity with others but most of all…very, very happy customers If you want to know the secret sauce to leadership and success in anything, I believe this is central - service.   It's time to visit this crucial concept so you can re-integrate it into your ongoing development.• Everyone talks vision, If you want to know the secret sauce to leadership and success in anything, I believe this is central - service.   It's time to visit this crucial concept so you can re-integrate it into your ongoing development.• Everyone talks vision, but few talk service• Service is shorthand for connecting with your customer’s value.  Get in their shoes, and figure out what they need and want.• Most importantly, take your focus off of yourself.• The benefits that accrue include trust, reputation, increased connectivity with others but most of all…very, very happy customers Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:45 Badass Unscripted – Agile or Not? https://badassagile.com/2018/12/17/badass-unscripted-agile-or-not/ Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:23:57 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=765 How do you choose 'when' to use Agile?   I say 'willing minds and fitting objectives' but you actually can evaluate Agile fit on a case-by-case basis....but it's not what you might think.It's less about a standardized checklist and more about about appetite for adventure, uncertainty, risk, and discovery. How do you choose 'when' to use Agile?   I say 'willing minds and fitting objectives' but you actually can evaluate Agile fit on a case-by-case basis....but it's not what you might think.It's less about a standardized checklist and more about about app... How do you choose 'when' to use Agile?   I say 'willing minds and fitting objectives' but you actually can evaluate Agile fit on a case-by-case basis....but it's not what you might think.It's less about a standardized checklist and more about about appetite for adventure, uncertainty, risk, and discovery. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 4:36 Badass Unscripted – Expanding Your Edges https://badassagile.com/2018/12/11/badass-unscripted-expanding-your-edges/ Tue, 11 Dec 2018 03:01:01 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=758 Staying steady and comfortable is easy.  Are you pushing your edges?Growth depends not on a singular moment of glory, but on consistent, repeated action to gently stretch your capabilities and impact.This skill is so important for you and your teams if you are trying to spread agile and deepen your practice. Staying steady and comfortable is easy.  Are you pushing your edges?Growth depends not on a singular moment of glory, but on consistent, repeated action to gently stretch your capabilities and impact.This skill is so important for you and your teams if... Staying steady and comfortable is easy.  Are you pushing your edges?Growth depends not on a singular moment of glory, but on consistent, repeated action to gently stretch your capabilities and impact.This skill is so important for you and your teams if you are trying to spread agile and deepen your practice. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 3:34 Episode 78 – The Real Value of Done Things https://badassagile.com/2018/12/10/episode-78-the-real-value-of-done-things/ Mon, 10 Dec 2018 17:41:31 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=750 What is The Real Value of working in ‘Done Things?' It’s too easy to let ourselves off the hook if we work to vague objectives.It’s even easier to let ourselves off the hook if we don’t have measurable targets at the micro level. We can just say ‘workin’ on it'When something is Done, it is largely self reporting because it is obvious if something is complete or not. Partial states make it very hard to spot trouble earlyDone things are also ready to use - ready to ship to the customer or another team member.In general, done things force a (good) kind of accountability and visibility on a team’s work What is The Real Value of working in ‘Done Things?' It’s too easy to let ourselves off the hook if we work to vague objectives.It’s even easier to let ourselves off the hook if we don’t have measurable targets at the micro level. What is The Real Value of working in ‘Done Things?'<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> It’s too easy to let ourselves off the hook if we work to vague objectives.It’s even easier to let ourselves off the hook if we don’t have measurable targets at the micro level. We can just say ‘workin’ on it'When something is Done, it is largely self reporting because it is obvious if something is complete or not. Partial states make it very hard to spot trouble earlyDone things are also ready to use - ready to ship to the customer or another team member.In general, done things force a (good) kind of accountability and visibility on a team’s work Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:03 Episode 77 – Order Versus Overhead https://badassagile.com/2018/12/03/episode-77-order-versus-overhead/ Mon, 03 Dec 2018 14:18:51 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=689 Have you stopped to look at the things you do, and questioned the value they add - or subtract - to your ability to achieve? Process is neither good nor bad, but process almost never concerns itself with performance; rather, order, certainty and safety All process has some overhead, and the overhead is more costly when the activity being modelled is simple. For the most part, processes have to be engineered to be scalable. Agile is in many ways the antithesis of process, so be especially wary of complex processes that are “needed” in order to implement or execute Agile Have you stopped to look at the things you do, and questioned the value they add - or subtract - to your ability to achieve? Process is neither good nor bad, but process almost never concerns itself with performance; rather, order, Have you stopped to look at the things you do, and questioned the value they add - or subtract - to your ability to achieve?<br /> <br /> Process is neither good nor bad, but process almost never concerns itself with performance; rather, order, certainty and safety<br /> All process has some overhead, and the overhead is more costly when the activity being modelled is simple. For the most part, processes have to be engineered to be scalable.<br /> Agile is in many ways the antithesis of process, so be especially wary of complex processes that are “needed” in order to implement or execute Agile Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:52 Badass Unscripted – Total Accountability https://badassagile.com/2018/11/28/badass-unscripted-total-accountability/ Wed, 28 Nov 2018 13:52:55 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=685 Think and act like an owner. The world changes when you act as though you are accountable. Accountable can mean 'on the hook for' or 'in charge of', but it truly means feeling empowered to enact change or bring about an outcome - and to accept and work around the times you can't. Think and act like an owner. The world changes when you act as though you are accountable. Accountable can mean 'on the hook for' or 'in charge of', but it truly means feeling empowered to enact change or bring about an outcome - and to accept and w... Think and act like an owner. The world changes when you act as though you are accountable. Accountable can mean 'on the hook for' or 'in charge of', but it truly means feeling empowered to enact change or bring about an outcome - and to accept and work around the times you can't. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 4:36 Episode 76 – Doing The Hard Things https://badassagile.com/2018/11/27/episode-76-doing-the-hard-things/ Tue, 27 Nov 2018 13:45:36 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=681 How many people do you know that can cite the Agile principles and seem to know the ins and outs of Scrum, but can’t fully embrace the mindsets of minimizing planning, letting go of their need for certainty and safety, or inspecting their own game?  Building up your leaders requires that you know how to inspire and ignite people to do the things they most dread.  Here’s some thoughts on how. How many people do you know that can cite the Agile principles and seem to know the ins and outs of Scrum, but can’t fully embrace the mindsets of minimizing planning, letting go of their need for certainty and safety, or inspecting their own game? How many people do you know that can cite the Agile principles and seem to know the ins and outs of Scrum, but can’t fully embrace the mindsets of minimizing planning, letting go of their need for certainty and safety, or inspecting their own game?  Building up your leaders requires that you know how to inspire and ignite people to do the things they most dread.  Here’s some thoughts on how. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 20:02 Badass Unscripted – Agile Is What You Strip Away https://badassagile.com/2018/11/23/badass-unscripted-agile-is-what-you-strip-away/ Fri, 23 Nov 2018 15:25:38 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=675 Agile is not meant to be a building up - of process and complexity, or rules, or even ‘methodology’. It is meant to be a stripping away - down to the essential mindsets and practices that actually get things done. Agile is not meant to be a building up - of process and complexity, or rules, or even ‘methodology’. It is meant to be a stripping away - down to the essential mindsets and practices that actually get things done. Agile is not meant to be a building up - of process and complexity, or rules, or even ‘methodology’. It is meant to be a stripping away - down to the essential mindsets and practices that actually get things done. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 4:26 Badass Unscripted – Fundamentals https://badassagile.com/2018/11/23/badass-unscripted-fundamentals/ Fri, 23 Nov 2018 15:22:50 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=672 Processes don’t make people better - right mindsets and the behaviours that flow out of them do. Processes don’t make people better - right mindsets and the behaviours that flow out of them do. Processes don’t make people better - right mindsets and the behaviours that flow out of them do. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:09 Episode 75 – Learning From Conferences https://badassagile.com/2018/11/19/episode-75-learning-from-conferences/ Mon, 19 Nov 2018 18:01:43 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=667 Believe it or not, up until 2018, I had no exposure to the conferencing scene whatsoever. So what kept me from participating, and what did I learn once I started? 1. Just because its a conference, doesn't mean it's good. 2. Beware the sales pitch disguised as education. 3. Like any other information, you have to examine the sources. 4. There seems to be a trend toward over-complicating concepts in order to make them presentation-worthy. 5. Some of the best information at a conference happens in the after-discussion Believe it or not, up until 2018, I had no exposure to the conferencing scene whatsoever. So what kept me from participating, and what did I learn once I started? 1. Just because its a conference, doesn't mean it's good. - 2. Believe it or not, up until 2018, I had no exposure to the conferencing scene whatsoever. So what kept me from participating, and what did I learn once I started?<br /> <br /> <br /> 1. Just because its a conference, doesn't mean it's good.<br /> <br /> 2. Beware the sales pitch disguised as education.<br /> <br /> 3. Like any other information, you have to examine the sources.<br /> <br /> 4. There seems to be a trend toward over-complicating concepts in order to make them presentation-worthy.<br /> <br /> 5. Some of the best information at a conference happens in the after-discussion Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:23 Badass Unscripted – DONE Things, Not ING Things https://badassagile.com/2018/11/17/badass-unscripted-done-things-not-ing-things/ Sat, 17 Nov 2018 17:09:25 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=663 If you actually want to get more predictable results in projects/product development, you have to work towards ‘Done’. Find out why words like ‘workING’, ‘meetING’, ‘plannING’ and other ING words mask true progress and blockers, and what you can do to change how we talk about progress. If you actually want to get more predictable results in projects/product development, you have to work towards ‘Done’. Find out why words like ‘workING’, ‘meetING’, ‘plannING’ and other ING words mask true progress and blockers, If you actually want to get more predictable results in projects/product development, you have to work towards ‘Done’. Find out why words like ‘workING’, ‘meetING’, ‘plannING’ and other ING words mask true progress and blockers, and what you can do to change how we talk about progress. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:29 Badass Unscripted – Finding Your Own Way https://badassagile.com/2018/11/17/badass-unscripted-finding-your-own-way/ Sat, 17 Nov 2018 17:06:26 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=660 -People often ask "what's the best way?". -There is no best way. Your job as a leader is to help teams find their own way. -Creating doctrine is useless -Create habits instead. -Figure out the habits that work for you and your team.-This is true of everything… Definition of done, definition of ready, story content and structure, how to incorporate testing or user interface sprints, etc. -People often ask "what's the best way?". - -There is no best way. Your job as a leader is to help teams find their own way. - -Creating doctrine is useless - -Create habits instead. - -Figure out the habits that work for you and your team. -People often ask "what's the best way?".<br /> <br /> -There is no best way. Your job as a leader is to help teams find their own way.<br /> <br /> -Creating doctrine is useless<br /> <br /> -Create habits instead.<br /> <br /> -Figure out the habits that work for you and your team.-This is true of everything… Definition of done, definition of ready, story content and structure, how to incorporate testing or user interface sprints, etc. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:28 Badass Unscripted – Loving the Fight https://badassagile.com/2018/11/08/badass-unscripted-loving-the-fight/ Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:03:16 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=655 Love the fight. I don't think it's true that all life is suffering, like to believe that almost the struggle. And if that's the case, the sooner you get used to combat, get used to constantly having to deal with new and difficult challenges, the happier you'll be. If you let the challenges overwhelm you, you start to see them as unfair. The moment you do that, you surrender. Love the fight. - I don't think it's true that all life is suffering, like to believe that almost the struggle. And if that's the case, the sooner you get used to combat, get used to constantly having to deal with new and difficult challenges, Love the fight.<br /> <br /> I don't think it's true that all life is suffering, like to believe that almost the struggle. And if that's the case, the sooner you get used to combat, get used to constantly having to deal with new and difficult challenges, the happier you'll be. If you let the challenges overwhelm you, you start to see them as unfair. The moment you do that, you surrender. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:08 Episode 74 – Business Agility https://badassagile.com/2018/11/05/episode-74-business-agility/ Mon, 05 Nov 2018 17:23:56 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=650 We hear the words Business Agility a lot now - to agilists it probably makes perfect sense but there seems to be a need for better understanding and education. I want to give you some information you can share with your teams and decision makers, and some real-world examples of how and when to apply Agile to Business. Remember that the Principles of Agility Apply equally to non-technical environments Almost any business domain - finance, legal, people, marketing, strategy, support/service - will be able to benefit from focused work, inspecting and adapting, delivering early and often and face-to-face communications. Increasingly, businesses are adapting Agile thinking and practice to non-software, non-technical problems, so avoiding the issue won’t be an option if you want to stay competitive. An Agile leader needs to know how to explain and adapt these principles to traditional business areas. We hear the words Business Agility a lot now - to agilists it probably makes perfect sense but there seems to be a need for better understanding and education. I want to give you some information you can share with your teams and decision makers, We hear the words Business Agility a lot now - to agilists it probably makes perfect sense but there seems to be a need for better understanding and education. I want to give you some information you can share with your teams and decision makers, and some real-world examples of how and when to apply Agile to Business.<br /> <br /> Remember that the Principles of Agility Apply equally to non-technical environments<br /> Almost any business domain - finance, legal, people, marketing, strategy, support/service - will be able to benefit from focused work, inspecting and adapting, delivering early and often and face-to-face communications.<br /> Increasingly, businesses are adapting Agile thinking and practice to non-software, non-technical problems, so avoiding the issue won’t be an option if you want to stay competitive.<br /> An Agile leader needs to know how to explain and adapt these principles to traditional business areas. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:35 Badass Unscripted – Haters, Consensus and People Pleasing https://badassagile.com/2018/11/01/badass-unscripted-haters-consensus-and-people-pleasing/ Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:36:49 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=645 You will always have haters. Never seek approval. Never hate back. Most hatred comes from deep-seated fear. It's okay to show compassion and empathy and make bridges. Your skill and power as a leader comes from your ability to stay true to your vision, and never mind what other people think. This skill takes practice, and the truth of this wisdom only becomes apparent with experience and a time. So revisit this episode often You will always have haters. Never seek approval. Never hate back. Most hatred comes from deep-seated fear. It's okay to show compassion and empathy and make bridges. Your skill and power as a leader comes from your ability to stay true ... You will always have haters.<br /> Never seek approval.<br /> Never hate back.<br /> Most hatred comes from deep-seated fear.<br /> It's okay to show compassion and empathy and make bridges.<br /> Your skill and power as a leader comes from your ability to stay true to your vision, and never mind what other people think.<br /> This skill takes practice, and the truth of this wisdom only becomes apparent with experience and a time. So revisit this episode often Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:56 Badass Unscripted – Agile Podcasting https://badassagile.com/2018/11/01/badass-unscripted-agile-podcasting/ Thu, 01 Nov 2018 14:33:49 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=642 It’s important that leaders, especially in this tribe, get their voice out there. The practice doesn’t grow unless people are contributing opinions through blogs, articles, videos or podcasts. Speaking from experience, there are lots of excuses about why you can’t or shouldn’t start a podcast, but no good reasons. Overcome your beliefs - that there isn’t enough time, you don’t have any good content, and you don’t have the right equipment - so you can get started today. It’s important that leaders, especially in this tribe, get their voice out there. The practice doesn’t grow unless people are contributing opinions through blogs, articles, videos or podcasts. - Speaking from experience, It’s important that leaders, especially in this tribe, get their voice out there. The practice doesn’t grow unless people are contributing opinions through blogs, articles, videos or podcasts.<br /> <br /> Speaking from experience, there are lots of excuses about why you can’t or shouldn’t start a podcast, but no good reasons. Overcome your beliefs - that there isn’t enough time, you don’t have any good content, and you don’t have the right equipment - so you can get started today. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 5:18 Episode 73 – Get Badass (Revisited) https://badassagile.com/2018/10/29/episode-73-get-badass-revisited/ Mon, 29 Oct 2018 14:03:02 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=638 This episode revisits the concept of ‘Badass Agile’, and distills the badass keys further into a tidy bit of text that, if only some of the words rhymed, we could turn into a hymn... Don't spend your time learning frameworks, pondering the complexities of agility.....be like Dirty Harry. Be Badass Get Visionary Get Focused Get Flexible (Get Humble) Get Gritty This episode revisits the concept of ‘Badass Agile’, and distills the badass keys further into a tidy bit of text that, if only some of the words rhymed, we could turn into a hymn... Don't spend your time learning frameworks, This episode revisits the concept of ‘Badass Agile’, and distills the badass keys further into a tidy bit of text that, if only some of the words rhymed, we could turn into a hymn...<br /> <br /> Don't spend your time learning frameworks, pondering the complexities of agility.....be like Dirty Harry. Be Badass<br /> Get Visionary<br /> Get Focused<br /> Get Flexible (Get Humble)<br /> Get Gritty Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:30 Episode 72 – Shoot For The Moon https://badassagile.com/2018/10/22/episode-72-shoot-for-the-moon/ Mon, 22 Oct 2018 12:37:50 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=630 Does your team really shoot for the moon? Getting ‘scrummy’ isn’t enough. Teams need to find ways to set stretch goals to find out what they’re capable of Try some impossible goals every once in a while Also make a practice of incremental improvements Set competitive goals between teams Set goals OUTSIDE the team Does your team really shoot for the moon? Getting ‘scrummy’ isn’t enough. Teams need to find ways to set stretch goals to find out what they’re capable of Try some impossible goals every once in a while Does your team really shoot for the moon?<br /> <br /> Getting ‘scrummy’ isn’t enough. Teams need to find ways to set stretch goals to find out what they’re capable of<br /> Try some impossible goals every once in a while<br /> Also make a practice of incremental improvements<br /> Set competitive goals between teams<br /> Set goals OUTSIDE the team Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:10 Episode 71 – Creating The Future – Your Creative Habit https://badassagile.com/2018/10/16/episode-71-creating-the-future-your-creative-habit/ Tue, 16 Oct 2018 01:19:13 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=626 Does Creativity Matter in your Agile Leadership Journey. You bet it does. It is your key to shaping the future for your clients and the agile community. Ill go so far as to say its a secret weapon. Find out Why Think Two Major Areas of Your Agile Leadership - the ‘content’ (ideas, stories) that you create, and the innovation you inspire. Both require reliable creative habits Try the habits and techniques described in this episode to get consistent, frequent, reliable and high-quality creative output Does Creativity Matter in your Agile Leadership Journey. You bet it does. It is your key to shaping the future for your clients and the agile community. Ill go so far as to say its a secret weapon. Find out Why - Does Creativity Matter in your Agile Leadership Journey. You bet it does. It is your key to shaping the future for your clients and the agile community. Ill go so far as to say its a secret weapon. Find out Why<br /> <br /> Think Two Major Areas of Your Agile Leadership - the ‘content’ (ideas, stories) that you create, and the innovation you inspire. Both require reliable creative habits<br /> Try the habits and techniques described in this episode to get consistent, frequent, reliable and high-quality creative output Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 15:21 Episode 70 – The Problem with Agile Leadership https://badassagile.com/2018/10/10/episode-70-the-problem-with-agile-leadership/ Wed, 10 Oct 2018 12:41:39 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=621 Whether you identify with Agile, Lean or any philosophy of effective workplace design, we still need leaders. We need the qualities that only people of true impact can bring. But there are some prevailing attitudes that might actually hold you and your company back. Whether you identify with Agile, Lean or any philosophy of effective workplace design, we still need leaders. We need the qualities that only people of true impact can bring. But there are some prevailing attitudes that might actually hold you and your... Whether you identify with Agile, Lean or any philosophy of effective workplace design, we still need leaders. We need the qualities that only people of true impact can bring. But there are some prevailing attitudes that might actually hold you and your company back. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 12:48 Badass Unscripted – Handling Objections https://badassagile.com/2018/10/06/badass-unscripted-handling-objections/ Sat, 06 Oct 2018 15:29:08 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=616 Objections are caused by (a very natural) fear of change. Here are the two most common objections: We can’t forego documentation We can’t release to production whenever we want and therefore, Agile just isn’t made for us. Objections are caused by (a very natural) fear of change. Here are the two most common objections: We can’t forego documentation We can’t release to production whenever we want - and therefore, Agile just isn’t made for us. Objections are caused by (a very natural) fear of change. Here are the two most common objections:<br /> <br /> We can’t forego documentation<br /> We can’t release to production whenever we want<br /> <br /> and therefore, Agile just isn’t made for us. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:11 Episode 69 – Design Your Agile Life https://badassagile.com/2018/10/01/episode-69-design-your-agile-life/ Mon, 01 Oct 2018 12:55:45 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=611 You Don’t Have to be A Chef To Open a Restaurant. Do you have to be a Scrum Master - or an Agile Practitioner - to be in the business of Agility? Don’t be limited by what roles and descriptions the industry has on offer Our industry needs to flex and change - YOU make that happen Look to roles that help spread and normalize Agile in areas that fit Design your Agile life, and start living it You Don’t Have to be A Chef To Open a Restaurant. Do you have to be a Scrum Master - or an Agile Practitioner - to be in the business of Agility? Don’t be limited by what roles and descriptions the industry has on offer You Don’t Have to be A Chef To Open a Restaurant. Do you have to be a Scrum Master - or an Agile Practitioner - to be in the business of Agility?<br /> <br /> Don’t be limited by what roles and descriptions the industry has on offer<br /> Our industry needs to flex and change - YOU make that happen<br /> Look to roles that help spread and normalize Agile in areas that fit<br /> Design your Agile life, and start living it Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:05 Badass Unscripted – Your Voice, Your Value https://badassagile.com/2018/09/28/badass-unscripted-your-voice-your-value/ Fri, 28 Sep 2018 14:13:18 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=607 Are you publishing? If not, why not? If you want to have a long-lasting career in Agile- or anything for that matter, you have to stand out. You have to have not only a calling card, but a body of work the demonstrates depth and commitment and wisdom - things of VALUE that you can bring to your client We all say “Agile lets us focus on customer value” - but what massive value do YOU bring to your clients, your teams and your end users? Are you publishing? If not, why not? - If you want to have a long-lasting career in Agile- or anything for that matter, you have to stand out. You have to have not only a calling card, but a body of work the demonstrates depth and commitment and wis... Are you publishing? If not, why not?<br /> <br /> If you want to have a long-lasting career in Agile- or anything for that matter, you have to stand out. You have to have not only a calling card, but a body of work the demonstrates depth and commitment and wisdom - things of VALUE that you can bring to your client<br /> <br /> We all say “Agile lets us focus on customer value” - but what massive value do YOU bring to your clients, your teams and your end users? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 3:24 Badass Unscripted – 5:15 AM https://badassagile.com/2018/09/26/badass-unscripted-515-am/ Wed, 26 Sep 2018 18:37:28 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=602 In this episode, we discuss the importance of getting after it - not so much because earlier is better, but because is an example of a habit in the 'doing what other's won't so you can have what others can't' category. In this episode, we discuss the importance of getting after it - not so much because earlier is better, but because is an example of a habit in the 'doing what other's won't so you can have what others can't' category. In this episode, we discuss the importance of getting after it - not so much because earlier is better, but because is an example of a habit in the 'doing what other's won't so you can have what others can't' category. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:40 Episode 68 – How To Properly Spread and Scale https://badassagile.com/2018/09/24/episode-68-how-to-properly-spread-and-scale/ Mon, 24 Sep 2018 14:00:10 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=598 Transformation is a bit of a terrifying word. And yet, it seems to be a popular topic in enterprise agility circles these days. So what's the problem and how can we approach it properly? Don’t seek total transformation. Create capability and spread it. It will transform as it grows As always, start with a vision - your why Don’t build against a scaling template just yet Create a culture of ‘elite’. Build something special that you have to work to belong to Balance your team Set targets and measure against them Train and Coach continuously Leave your legacy Transformation is a bit of a terrifying word. And yet, it seems to be a popular topic in enterprise agility circles these days. So what's the problem and how can we approach it properly? Don’t seek total transformation. Transformation is a bit of a terrifying word. And yet, it seems to be a popular topic in enterprise agility circles these days. So what's the problem and how can we approach it properly?<br /> <br /> Don’t seek total transformation. Create capability and spread it. It will transform as it grows<br /> As always, start with a vision - your why<br /> Don’t build against a scaling template just yet<br /> Create a culture of ‘elite’. Build something special that you have to work to belong to<br /> Balance your team<br /> Set targets and measure against them<br /> Train and Coach continuously<br /> Leave your legacy Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:46 Badass Unscripted – Ice Breakers https://badassagile.com/2018/09/20/badass-unscripted-ice-breakers/ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:46:41 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=591 There are two kinds of Ice breakers - here are some examples of each from the episode: Ice breakers with purpose - questions that force people to think about their personal vision Who Inspires You, And Why? What would you do if you won the lottery? What would you do if you had 1 year to live? Or 1 week? What would you like more of/less of in your life? What do you lose sleep over? For whom are you most grateful? For what are you most grateful? If you could change any thing in the world, what would you change? What is worth fighting for, and when did you last fight for it? What is in your way, or what would it take for you to take action toward your goals? Ice breakers that just break the ice What book or movie changed your life? Why? What is your most prized possession? What’s your best purchase for 100$ or less Who do you wish you had met? What conversational subject makes you lose track of all time? Who inspires you and why?-What’s the hardest you’ve laughed that you can remember? Why? There are two kinds of Ice breakers - here are some examples of each from the episode: - Ice breakers with purpose - questions that force people to think about their personal vision Who Inspires You, And Why? There are two kinds of Ice breakers - here are some examples of each from the episode:<br /> <br /> Ice breakers with purpose - questions that force people to think about their personal vision<br /> <br /> Who Inspires You, And Why?<br /> What would you do if you won the lottery?<br /> What would you do if you had 1 year to live? Or 1 week?<br /> What would you like more of/less of in your life?<br /> What do you lose sleep over?<br /> For whom are you most grateful?<br /> For what are you most grateful?<br /> If you could change any thing in the world, what would you change?<br /> What is worth fighting for, and when did you last fight for it?<br /> What is in your way, or what would it take for you to take action toward your goals?<br /> <br /> Ice breakers that just break the ice<br /> <br /> What book or movie changed your life? Why?<br /> What is your most prized possession? What’s your best purchase for 100$ or less<br /> Who do you wish you had met?<br /> What conversational subject makes you lose track of all time?<br /> Who inspires you and why?-What’s the hardest you’ve laughed that you can remember? Why? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 4:05 Episode 67 – Converting A Vision Into a Backlog https://badassagile.com/2018/09/20/episode-67-converting-a-vision-into-a-backlog/ Thu, 20 Sep 2018 00:15:49 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=588 As you are spreading agile within your organization or to clients, you’re going to be doing a lot of marketing and demonstrating. Something you’ll need to get good at doing quickly and without a script - or even much background - is converting a client vision into a backlog. Being able to go swiftly from idea to vision to prioritized backlog and scratch plan is an innovation enabler Make sure your vision describes value - the what and why - and then simplify it by breaking down into features You can do this for business and technology/product development initiatives As you are spreading agile within your organization or to clients, you’re going to be doing a lot of marketing and demonstrating. Something you’ll need to get good at doing quickly and without a script - or even much background - is converting a client... As you are spreading agile within your organization or to clients, you’re going to be doing a lot of marketing and demonstrating. Something you’ll need to get good at doing quickly and without a script - or even much background - is converting a client vision into a backlog.<br /> <br /> Being able to go swiftly from idea to vision to prioritized backlog and scratch plan is an innovation enabler<br /> Make sure your vision describes value - the what and why - and then simplify it by breaking down into features<br /> You can do this for business and technology/product development initiatives Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:58 Badass Unscripted – Intention https://badassagile.com/2018/09/16/badass-unscripted-intention/ Sun, 16 Sep 2018 18:27:31 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=573 Efficiency is not about Doing More Things. You can work less, but direct your best energies toward IMPORTANT things - the highest priority things - and make a greater impact. You have to make sure your actions are backed by Intention - knowing what you intend to achieve with each action (how do you know if it's complete? If its done right?) and knowing how each action rolls up to your greater vision/objective. Too often we fail to make time for this and just let the currents of our daily work take us to this meeting or that....whatever others determine we should be involved in. We basically let others decide the course of our day. Not anymore. Efficiency is not about Doing More Things. You can work less, but direct your best energies toward IMPORTANT things - the highest priority things - and make a greater impact. You have to make sure your actions are backed by Intention - knowing wh... Efficiency is not about Doing More Things. You can work less, but direct your best energies toward IMPORTANT things - the highest priority things - and make a greater impact.<br /> <br /> <br /> You have to make sure your actions are backed by Intention - knowing what you intend to achieve with each action (how do you know if it's complete? If its done right?) and knowing how each action rolls up to your greater vision/objective.<br /> <br /> <br /> Too often we fail to make time for this and just let the currents of our daily work take us to this meeting or that....whatever others determine we should be involved in. We basically let others decide the course of our day.<br /> <br /> <br /> Not anymore. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 6:50 Badass Unscripted – More On Magic Bullets https://badassagile.com/2018/09/13/badass-unscripted-more-on-magic-bullets/ Thu, 13 Sep 2018 18:10:03 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=568 In addition to our weekly release, we're adding a short, unscripted contemplation of whatever is happening this week in Agile - whether its current events, musings on the industry, things I'm experiencing with clients - whatever grabs me. I plan to release these on Wednesdays and Fridays as time permits SO MAKE SURE you've subscribed to the Badass Agile podcast in your favourite player. For our first episode, I go a little deeper on Magic Bullets - why keeping things simple is important and why you have to remember that Agile is but a tool in the toolbox. In addition to our weekly release, we're adding a short, unscripted contemplation of whatever is happening this week in Agile - whether its current events, musings on the industry, things I'm experiencing with clients - whatever grabs me. In addition to our weekly release, we're adding a short, unscripted contemplation of whatever is happening this week in Agile - whether its current events, musings on the industry, things I'm experiencing with clients - whatever grabs me. I plan to release these on Wednesdays and Fridays as time permits SO MAKE SURE you've subscribed to the Badass Agile podcast in your favourite player.<br /> <br /> For our first episode, I go a little deeper on Magic Bullets - why keeping things simple is important and why you have to remember that Agile is but a tool in the toolbox. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 8:54 Episode 66 – Square Pegs, Round Holes and Magic Bullets https://badassagile.com/2018/09/10/episode-66-square-pegs-round-holes-and-magic-bullets/ Mon, 10 Sep 2018 01:13:12 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=564 This is an open letter to all Agile implementers and leaders. Are you trying to fit a square peg into a round hole? I love the Apollo 13 moment, but if you’re not in outer space and your crew isn’t about to die, you have to think more prudently about making square pegs fit into round holes We say Agile is no Magic Bullet, and then proceed to treat it like one Agile is a tool in a toolkit. Your job is to know where and when to properly apply it. Only when applied properly will you have success that you can build on and spread/grow This is an open letter to all Agile implementers and leaders. Are you trying to fit a square peg into a round hole? I love the Apollo 13 moment, but if you’re not in outer space and your crew isn’t about to die, This is an open letter to all Agile implementers and leaders. Are you trying to fit a square peg into a round hole?<br /> <br /> I love the Apollo 13 moment, but if you’re not in outer space and your crew isn’t about to die, you have to think more prudently about making square pegs fit into round holes<br /> We say Agile is no Magic Bullet, and then proceed to treat it like one<br /> Agile is a tool in a toolkit. Your job is to know where and when to properly apply it.<br /> Only when applied properly will you have success that you can build on and spread/grow Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 7:20 Episode 65 – Task Level Prioritization With Stickies and Dots https://badassagile.com/2018/09/03/episode-65-task-level-prioritization-with-stickies-and-dots/ Mon, 03 Sep 2018 13:46:06 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=555 We are accustomed to prioritizing backlogs - product and sprint - but we may not be as accustomed to prioritizing our day. This technique is often overlooked by teams, and yet how often do we find the day has gotten away from us because we made a choice to work on something that may not have been the highest-value target? The solution is easy and cheap - a pad of index-card sized sticky notes and a sharpie pen In no particular order, write down all your ‘todos’ for the day. It’s ok to include non-project or personal items. Leave at least 1/4 of the card free for new items as the day progresses. Find ONE top priority item and give it 5 dots. Give everything else a 4 or a 3. For things that are unclear, give it 1 dot. Tackle the ONE and ONLY ONE 5-star first. Only after its done can you move to the next-highest item. Find a 4, and make it a 5. You can change priorities any time - just add more dots to move it up higher. This method is incredibly intuitive, forces you to stay focused and finish work, is simple and portable. We are accustomed to prioritizing backlogs - product and sprint - but we may not be as accustomed to prioritizing our day. This technique is often overlooked by teams, and yet how often do we find the day has gotten away from us because we made a choic... We are accustomed to prioritizing backlogs - product and sprint - but we may not be as accustomed to prioritizing our day. This technique is often overlooked by teams, and yet how often do we find the day has gotten away from us because we made a choice to work on something that may not have been the highest-value target?<br /> <br /> The solution is easy and cheap - a pad of index-card sized sticky notes and a sharpie pen<br /> In no particular order, write down all your ‘todos’ for the day. It’s ok to include non-project or personal items.<br /> Leave at least 1/4 of the card free for new items as the day progresses.<br /> Find ONE top priority item and give it 5 dots. Give everything else a 4 or a 3. For things that are unclear, give it 1 dot.<br /> Tackle the ONE and ONLY ONE 5-star first. Only after its done can you move to the next-highest item. Find a 4, and make it a 5.<br /> You can change priorities any time - just add more dots to move it up higher.<br /> This method is incredibly intuitive, forces you to stay focused and finish work, is simple and portable. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 9:38 Episode 64 – Performance Rituals https://badassagile.com/2018/08/27/episode-64-performance-rituals/ Mon, 27 Aug 2018 13:22:11 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=545 How do you ‘perform’? When you have to deliver a performance - whether its a speech in front of an executive, your team or a large crowd, how do you show up? Performance Rituals might be the answer. The right rituals can radically change your effectiveness in meetings, negotiations, presentations or tough conversations Don't count on your event magically 'going well'. You have to be prepared....so take care to make scripts, save them, refine them and make them accessible so its easy to use them I've included my own for you to use/copy. How do you ‘perform’? When you have to deliver a performance - whether its a speech in front of an executive, your team or a large crowd, how do you show up? Performance Rituals might be the answer. The right rituals can radically change your effe... How do you ‘perform’? When you have to deliver a performance - whether its a speech in front of an executive, your team or a large crowd, how do you show up? Performance Rituals might be the answer.<br /> <br /> The right rituals can radically change your effectiveness in meetings, negotiations, presentations or tough conversations<br /> Don't count on your event magically 'going well'. You have to be prepared....so take care to make scripts, save them, refine them and make them accessible so its easy to use them<br /> I've included my own for you to use/copy. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:37 Episode 63 – What’s Your Backlog? https://badassagile.com/2018/08/20/episode-63-whats-your-backlog/ Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:14:21 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=538 A Leader Has to Be Constantly Growing And Moving You need to have a backlog of items for your professional and leader development The areas I recommend are Education and Learning, Community, Professional Contribution, Mindset and Habit Upgrades, and Team Problem Solving You’re the product owner - keep the backlog current and prioritized, and execute every day. A Leader Has to Be Constantly Growing And Moving You need to have a backlog of items for your professional and leader development The areas I recommend are Education and Learning, Community, Professional Contribution, A Leader Has to Be Constantly Growing And Moving<br /> <br /> You need to have a backlog of items for your professional and leader development<br /> The areas I recommend are Education and Learning, Community, Professional Contribution, Mindset and Habit Upgrades, and Team Problem Solving<br /> You’re the product owner - keep the backlog current and prioritized, and execute every day. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 10:05 Episode 61 – Build a Shark Tank https://badassagile.com/2018/08/06/episode-61-build-a-shark-tank/ Mon, 06 Aug 2018 16:13:25 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=489 Sooner or later, most leaders need to address emotional control. But how do you control emotions when they are automatic and sub-conscious reactions? Being mercurial, moody, or unpredictable is great for keeping people terrified, but not for building trust, loyalty and performance As a leader, or as anyone looking to build/improve success, you have to know what triggers emotional behaviour and what it costs you The secret is to build a shark tank - a slight delay or barrier between events and your reactions to them Sooner or later, most leaders need to address emotional control. But how do you control emotions when they are automatic and sub-conscious reactions? Being mercurial, moody, or unpredictable is great for keeping people terrified, Sooner or later, most leaders need to address emotional control. But how do you control emotions when they are automatic and sub-conscious reactions?<br /> <br /> Being mercurial, moody, or unpredictable is great for keeping people terrified, but not for building trust, loyalty and performance<br /> As a leader, or as anyone looking to build/improve success, you have to know what triggers emotional behaviour and what it costs you<br /> The secret is to build a shark tank - a slight delay or barrier between events and your reactions to them Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 14:37 Episode 60 – Think Like An Owner https://badassagile.com/2018/07/31/episode-60-think-like-an-owner/ Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:37:27 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=318 It’s not uncommon to find people feeling very disconnected from their work.  Sometimes an individual’s passion and purpose is connected to their work in the team room, and sometimes, it’s not.  Sometimes they may not know what their passion and purpose is….we’ve talked about methods for finding and connecting purpose in previous episodes, but is there a quicker, simpler way? Ask your team to Think and Act Like an Owner If this were a startup, and you were funding the initiative, you would be less inclined to do wasteful things.  To hesitate, to over-plan.  The mindsets and behaviours that Agile demands are the very same ones that startup-style ownership demands. An Owner makes decisions quickly, abhors waste, and acts always in the interest of delighting the customer and igniting their teams….because ultimately these are the most important people an owner has to focus on Encourage your teams often to break free from bad patterns, habits and attitudes by encouraging them to think and act like a true owner would It’s not uncommon to find people feeling very disconnected from their work.  Sometimes an individual’s passion and purpose is connected to their work in the team room, and sometimes, it’s not.  Sometimes they may not know what their passion and purpose... It’s not uncommon to find people feeling very disconnected from their work.  Sometimes an individual’s passion and purpose is connected to their work in the team room, and sometimes, it’s not.  Sometimes they may not know what their passion and purpose is….we’ve talked about methods for finding and connecting purpose in previous episodes, but is there a quicker, simpler way?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Ask your team to Think and Act Like an Owner<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> If this were a startup, and you were funding the initiative, you would be less inclined to do wasteful things.  To hesitate, to over-plan.  The mindsets and behaviours that Agile demands are the very same ones that startup-style ownership demands.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> An Owner makes decisions quickly, abhors waste, and acts always in the interest of delighting the customer and igniting their teams….because ultimately these are the most important people an owner has to focus on<br /> Encourage your teams often to break free from bad patterns, habits and attitudes by encouraging them to think and act like a true owner would Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 13:43 Episode 59 – Tension Kills Everything https://badassagile.com/2018/07/23/ep-59-tension-kills-everything/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 16:07:11 +0000 https://badassagile.com/?p=248 In North America, our lives are increasingly defined by the amount of stress we can shoulder. The ability to ‘push a little harder’ each year is considered a mark of dedication and achievement - but should it really be that way? Is success really about maximum effort? Tension and anxiety are not only pervasive in our society, they are also lethal. You can see the impacts of stress everywhere on people’s health and happiness In nature, too much or too little of anything throws the system out of balance, and restoring that balance is costly to the health of the system We must learn how much physical, mental and emotional effort is enough, and we must be constantly aware that too much effort is not only wasteful, but dangerous. The most important skill you can teach your teams as a coach is balance - in every aspect of what we do In North America, our lives are increasingly defined by the amount of stress we can shoulder. The ability to ‘push a little harder’ each year is considered a mark of dedication and achievement - but should it really be that way? In North America, our lives are increasingly defined by the amount of stress we can shoulder. The ability to ‘push a little harder’ each year is considered a mark of dedication and achievement - but should it really be that way? Is success really about maximum effort?<br /> <br /> Tension and anxiety are not only pervasive in our society, they are also lethal. You can see the impacts of stress everywhere on people’s health and happiness<br /> <br /> In nature, too much or too little of anything throws the system out of balance, and restoring that balance is costly to the health of the system<br /> <br /> We must learn how much physical, mental and emotional effort is enough, and we must be constantly aware that too much effort is not only wasteful, but dangerous.<br /> <br /> The most important skill you can teach your teams as a coach is balance - in every aspect of what we do Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 11:50 Episode 58 – Slow Is Smooth, Smooth Is Fast https://badassagile.com/2018/07/15/episode-58-slow-is-smooth-smooth-is-fast/ Sun, 15 Jul 2018 23:30:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/35550070/ Agility is surrounded with the expectation that things will happen quickly - teams will ramp up fast, agility will spread quickly and easily, and projects will immediately start delivering value faster.   What’s the right mindset to have about speed in Agile practice? As the saying goes, you have so slow down before you can speed up. If you slow down and execute with precision and quality, you will be - and appear - faster than if you hurry through things and create more mistakes Teams need to learn to practice fundamentals to perfection and THEN speed up This mindset also helps ease the panic and overwhelm of getting started, which trips up a lot of new teams, because the prevailing attitude is one of Doing What We Can and Improving As We Learn. Agility is surrounded with the expectation that things will happen quickly - teams will ramp up fast, agility will spread quickly and easily, and projects will immediately start delivering value faster.   What’s the right mindset to have about speed... Agility is surrounded with the expectation that things will happen quickly - teams will ramp up fast, agility will spread quickly and easily, and projects will immediately start delivering value faster.   What’s the right mindset to have about speed in Agile practice?<br /> <br /> <br /> * As the saying goes, you have so slow down before you can speed up. <br /> * If you slow down and execute with precision and quality, you will be - and appear - faster than if you hurry through things and create more mistakes <br /> * Teams need to learn to practice fundamentals to perfection and THEN speed up <br /> * This mindset also helps ease the panic and overwhelm of getting started, which trips up a lot of new teams, because the prevailing attitude is one of Doing What We Can and Improving As We Learn. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 57 – Setting, Achieving, and Re-setting Targets https://badassagile.com/2018/07/08/episode-57-setting-achieving-and-re-setting-targets/ Sun, 08 Jul 2018 23:30:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/35330983/ How do legendary performers become legendary?  What separates them from the rest of the vastly talented, inspired and hard   working people in the world?  I believe it’s the habit of constantly moving the goal post forward. You can never rest on what you’ve just done, and you definitely cannot take shortcuts or look for ‘easy' You have to make a habit of asking the question - how could we get 1-2 percent better next time? You do this at the team and the individual level How do legendary performers become legendary?  What separates them from the rest of the vastly talented, inspired and hard   working people in the world?  I believe it’s the habit of constantly moving the goal post forward. - How do legendary performers become legendary?  What separates them from the rest of the vastly talented, inspired and hard   working people in the world?  I believe it’s the habit of constantly moving the goal post forward.<br /> <br /> <br /> * You can never rest on what you’ve just done, and you definitely cannot take shortcuts or look for ‘easy' <br /> * You have to make a habit of asking the question - how could we get 1-2 percent better next time? <br /> * You do this at the team and the individual level Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 56 – Is Agile Coaching Dead? https://badassagile.com/2018/07/01/episode-56-is-agile-coaching-dead/ Sun, 01 Jul 2018 23:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/35207071/ Is this the end for the Agile Coach?  Have we reached the summit of our useful lives? If Coaching is dead, it is incumbent on all Agile leaders then to find the next thing, the next level of improvement and performance The notion that ‘everyone gets it now, we’re just fine, thanks’ is the same thing as telling a major league baseball team that we’ve seen enough batting practice, and that we don’t need advice on how to improve anymore The coaches job is to continually excel, experiment, and stay on top of new developments and help implement and test them among teams to arrive at a standard that works for a given organization It is also a coaches job to know their customer, their teams, and the unique profiles, learning and communication styles of its members.   An ‘Agile’ Agile Coach knows how to navigate conversations across levels of seniority and personality. Is this the end for the Agile Coach?  Have we reached the summit of our useful lives? If Coaching is dead, it is incumbent on all Agile leaders then to find the next thing, the next level of improvement and performance Is this the end for the Agile Coach?  Have we reached the summit of our useful lives?<br /> <br /> <br /> * If Coaching is dead, it is incumbent on all Agile leaders then to find the next thing, the next level of improvement and performance <br /> * The notion that ‘everyone gets it now, we’re just fine, thanks’ is the same thing as telling a major league baseball team that we’ve seen enough batting practice, and that we don’t need advice on how to improve anymore <br /> * The coaches job is to continually excel, experiment, and stay on top of new developments and help implement and test them among teams to arrive at a standard that works for a given organization <br /> * It is also a coaches job to know their customer, their teams, and the unique profiles, learning and communication styles of its members.   An ‘Agile’ Agile Coach knows how to navigate conversations across levels of seniority and personality. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 55 – The Most Common Questions https://badassagile.com/2018/06/25/episode-55-the-most-common-questions/ Mon, 25 Jun 2018 01:08:40 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/35047918/ What are the most common questions that I get from listeners and clients? In this episode, I address the 10 questions I get most commonly from listeners and clients, including what to do about estimation across multiple teams, how to break through resistant mindsets within the team and the leadership, and how to get more badass in general. What are the most common questions that I get from listeners and clients? - In this episode, I address the 10 questions I get most commonly from listeners and clients, including what to do about estimation across multiple teams, What are the most common questions that I get from listeners and clients?<br /> <br /> In this episode, I address the 10 questions I get most commonly from listeners and clients, including what to do about estimation across multiple teams, how to break through resistant mindsets within the team and the leadership, and how to get more badass in general. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 54 – Visioning The Sprint https://badassagile.com/2018/06/17/episode-54-visioning-the-sprint/ Sun, 17 Jun 2018 22:30:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/34833630/ The nature of Scrum is a cycle.   Every two weeks feels like a brand new mission.   Sometimes, its easy to lose sight of the overall vision and lose our sense of passion and shared purpose.   A Sprint Theme, or Vision, can help with that. Use the sprint theme not as a list of work or stories to complete in the next two weeks, but as a commitment to changing the world - what is the most important thing we can achieve in this upcoming increment? It can be stories or features but it also can be improvements, clearing impediments or winning support Make sure the team builds it together - unlike organizational and product visions, a sprint vision is owned by the team, for the team. The nature of Scrum is a cycle.   Every two weeks feels like a brand new mission.   Sometimes, its easy to lose sight of the overall vision and lose our sense of passion and shared purpose.   A Sprint Theme, or Vision, can help with that. - The nature of Scrum is a cycle.   Every two weeks feels like a brand new mission.   Sometimes, its easy to lose sight of the overall vision and lose our sense of passion and shared purpose.   A Sprint Theme, or Vision, can help with that.<br /> <br /> <br /> * Use the sprint theme not as a list of work or stories to complete in the next two weeks, but as a commitment to changing the world - what is the most important thing we can achieve in this upcoming increment? <br /> * It can be stories or features but it also can be improvements, clearing impediments or winning support <br /> * Make sure the team builds it together - unlike organizational and product visions, a sprint vision is owned by the team, for the team. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 53 – Asking for Forgiveness Instead of Permission https://badassagile.com/2018/06/11/episode-53-asking-for-forgiveness-instead-of-permission/ Mon, 11 Jun 2018 00:38:13 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/34661407/ One of the badass leadership principles is Ask for Forgiveness, not for Permission.   That scares a lot of people.  So how do you really integrate that into your badass life and practice? You never want to be reckless or insubordinate, but you definitely want to encourage your teams to own solutions and decisions I believe it is as reckless to hold up product with desire for certainty - sign offs, consensus, approvals Just make sure you have general vision and direction from leadership/product ownership You’ll need to be courageous at first, but it becomes second nature You will have to be prepared to protect your team and back up their decisions. One of the badass leadership principles is Ask for Forgiveness, not for Permission.   That scares a lot of people.  So how do you really integrate that into your badass life and practice? You never want to be reckless or insubordinate, One of the badass leadership principles is Ask for Forgiveness, not for Permission.   That scares a lot of people.  So how do you really integrate that into your badass life and practice?<br /> <br /> <br /> * You never want to be reckless or insubordinate, but you definitely want to encourage your teams to own solutions and decisions <br /> * I believe it is as reckless to hold up product with desire for certainty - sign offs, consensus, approvals <br /> * Just make sure you have general vision and direction from leadership/product ownership <br /> * You’ll need to be courageous at first, but it becomes second nature <br /> * You will have to be prepared to protect your team and back up their decisions. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 52 – The Simple Art of Discipline https://badassagile.com/2018/06/04/episode-52-the-simple-art-of-discipline/ Mon, 04 Jun 2018 01:09:07 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/34488539/ To fully live Agile values of frequent value delivery, self-organizing teams, continuous improvement, face-to-face communication - WHILE maintaining high standards for design and quality requires something most people don’t have enough of, and it’s one of my favourite topics.   Discipline. Everything you learn about Agile, Scrum, and any other framework is designed to do one thing - create and harness disciplined action.  To do effective things repeatedly until they become habits, and then to build on those by incorporating more. The fastest way to ensure that you deliver value all day every day is to learn the art of discipline, what it means, how to get more of it, and how to ensure you are always getting stronger and better - with or without your Agile practice and frameworks. To fully live Agile values of frequent value delivery, self-organizing teams, continuous improvement, face-to-face communication - WHILE maintaining high standards for design and quality requires something most people don’t have enough of, To fully live Agile values of frequent value delivery, self-organizing teams, continuous improvement, face-to-face communication - WHILE maintaining high standards for design and quality requires something most people don’t have enough of, and it’s one of my favourite topics.   Discipline.<br /> <br /> <br /> * Everything you learn about Agile, Scrum, and any other framework is designed to do one thing - create and harness disciplined action.  To do effective things repeatedly until they become habits, and then to build on those by incorporating more. <br /> * The fastest way to ensure that you deliver value all day every day is to learn the art of discipline, what it means, how to get more of it, and how to ensure you are always getting stronger and better - with or without your Agile practice and frameworks. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 51 – Badass Leadership – Recruiting A Passionate Tribe https://badassagile.com/2018/05/28/episode-51-badass-leadership-recruiting-a-passionate-tribe/ Mon, 28 May 2018 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/34306792/ Building a Tribe Requires that You Set a High Bar for Quality.  Excellence.  Vision.  Dedication.  Ethos.   To do any less is to guarantee the dilution of the tribe’s effectiveness.  But how do you find people like that? Start with the Willing.  Bring in the people who show the most passion. Passion will allow them to work harder and stay the course during tough times Passion will make it easier for you to trust them Passion decouples performance from external motivators Passion makes for better creativity It’s easy to find passionate people, but the hard part is getting yourself and others to abandon attachment to education, experience, certification, references and other traditional measures of ‘quality' Building a Tribe Requires that You Set a High Bar for Quality.  Excellence.  Vision.  Dedication.  Ethos.   To do any less is to guarantee the dilution of the tribe’s effectiveness.  But how do you find people like that? - Building a Tribe Requires that You Set a High Bar for Quality.  Excellence.  Vision.  Dedication.  Ethos.   To do any less is to guarantee the dilution of the tribe’s effectiveness.  But how do you find people like that?<br /> <br /> <br /> * Start with the Willing.  Bring in the people who show the most passion. <br /> * Passion will allow them to work harder and stay the course during tough times <br /> * Passion will make it easier for you to trust them <br /> * Passion decouples performance from external motivators <br /> * Passion makes for better creativity <br /> * It’s easy to find passionate people, but the hard part is getting yourself and others to abandon attachment to education, experience, certification, references and other traditional measures of ‘quality' Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 50 – Badass Leadership – The New Wave Of Leader https://badassagile.com/2018/05/21/episode-50-badass-leadership-the-new-wave-of-leader/ Mon, 21 May 2018 02:10:38 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/34139164/ Leadership has to change in lockstep with changes in society, culture, and values We can’t lead the same way as we did 100 years ago…or even 20 years ago. The core traits of a leader in this age is not to manage and inspect work, but to inspire, set vision, care for and protect people, and to build trust with and within teams Leadership has to change in lockstep with changes in society, culture, and values We can’t lead the same way as we did 100 years ago…or even 20 years ago. The core traits of a leader in this age is not to manage and inspect work, Leadership has to change in lockstep with changes in society, culture, and values<br /> <br /> <br /> * We can’t lead the same way as we did 100 years ago…or even 20 years ago. <br /> * The core traits of a leader in this age is not to manage and inspect work, but to inspire, set vision, care for and protect people, and to build trust with and within teams Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 49 – Badass Leadership – If You Don’t Trust People, You Are The Problem https://badassagile.com/2018/05/13/episode-49-badass-leadership-if-you-dont-trust-people-you-are-the-problem/ Sun, 13 May 2018 23:55:20 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/33958314/ So Your Agile Practice is Broken.  Your Centre of Excellence Isn’t Excellent.  Your teams are not moving with agility, and your product is not faster, nor cheaper, nor better.   This isn’t what we were promised.  What Happened? Until you trust people and let them do excellent work that inspires them, the rest of Agile/Scrum won’t bring you any benefit at all. Empowered teams = trusting your people Trusting People means letting them find their passion, letting them set their own targets and measures, letting them create solutions, making them free to fail and motivating people by making them excellent So Your Agile Practice is Broken.  Your Centre of Excellence Isn’t Excellent.  Your teams are not moving with agility, and your product is not faster, nor cheaper, nor better.   This isn’t what we were promised.  What Happened? - So Your Agile Practice is Broken.  Your Centre of Excellence Isn’t Excellent.  Your teams are not moving with agility, and your product is not faster, nor cheaper, nor better.   This isn’t what we were promised.  What Happened?<br /> <br /> <br /> * Until you trust people and let them do excellent work that inspires them, the rest of Agile/Scrum won’t bring you any benefit at all. <br /> * Empowered teams = trusting your people <br /> * Trusting People means letting them find their passion, letting them set their own targets and measures, letting them create solutions, making them free to fail and motivating people by making them excellent Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 48 – Badass Leadership – Spreading And Scaling Agile https://badassagile.com/2018/05/06/episode-48-badass-leadership-spreading-and-scaling-agile/ Sun, 06 May 2018 22:30:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/33779199/ How do you take the elegance and simplicity of Agile and apply to complex, large scale organizations? Part of the answer is determining if we ‘should’ scale agile - or at least if we should try to make it fit every problem Certain problems don’t lend themselves to iterative or continuous delivery because there’s no sensible way to deliver value partially, or early Sometimes the problem is with organizational culture - agile doesn’t work if we’re impatient, focused on speed of savings, or mistrustful Stay tuned as I work with large scale organizations and share my experiences about what works (and what doesn’t) and why. How do you take the elegance and simplicity of Agile and apply to complex, large scale organizations? Part of the answer is determining if we ‘should’ scale agile - or at least if we should try to make it fit every problem Certain problems d... How do you take the elegance and simplicity of Agile and apply to complex, large scale organizations?<br /> <br /> <br /> * Part of the answer is determining if we ‘should’ scale agile - or at least if we should try to make it fit every problem <br /> * Certain problems don’t lend themselves to iterative or continuous delivery because there’s no sensible way to deliver value partially, or early <br /> * Sometimes the problem is with organizational culture - agile doesn’t work if we’re impatient, focused on speed of savings, or mistrustful <br /> * Stay tuned as I work with large scale organizations and share my experiences about what works (and what doesn’t) and why. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 47 – Badass Leadership – Owning The Team Room https://badassagile.com/2018/04/30/episode-47-badass-leadership-owning-the-team-room/ Mon, 30 Apr 2018 01:40:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/33574534/ If you are starting with an in-flight team, and trying to get them more agile, the easiest place to start is the stand up.   It’s the smallest, the most frequent, AND the most important ceremony for moving work forward.  Start there, and then build the other practices by gradually introducing backlogs, sprints, planning, and maintenance.   You can fold in retrospectives and sprint reviews,  Start by aggressively cutting waste - getting an hour down to 15 minutes or less by the end of the week -   To do that, you need to know how to own the room. Get in to the meeting room and go first - lead - when running your next meeting, suggest that you set deliverable objectives for the hour Use Working Sessions to set objectives for the sprint, or month, and the week Let teams set objectives democratically; realize you may not get past the first one. Work can be done independently or in the team room at first; but each 'standup' must show delivery progress against the week objective At the end of each week, check your progress against the sprint/period goal and then plan for the following week Teach teams to stay focused in the session Use stand ups to keep them focused between sessions Encourage people to find a way, or make a way Don't wait for permission, and encourage your teams to do the same If you are starting with an in-flight team, and trying to get them more agile, the easiest place to start is the stand up.   It’s the smallest, the most frequent, AND the most important ceremony for moving work forward.  Start there, If you are starting with an in-flight team, and trying to get them more agile, the easiest place to start is the stand up.   It’s the smallest, the most frequent, AND the most important ceremony for moving work forward.  Start there, and then build the other practices by gradually introducing backlogs, sprints, planning, and maintenance.   You can fold in retrospectives and sprint reviews,  Start by aggressively cutting waste - getting an hour down to 15 minutes or less by the end of the week -   To do that, you need to know how to own the room. <br /> <br /> <br /> * Get in to the meeting room and go first - lead - when running your next meeting, suggest that you set deliverable objectives for the hour <br /> * Use Working Sessions to set objectives for the sprint, or month, and the week <br /> * Let teams set objectives democratically; realize you may not get past the first one. <br /> * Work can be done independently or in the team room at first; but each 'standup' must show delivery progress against the week objective <br /> * At the end of each week, check your progress against the sprint/period goal and then plan for the following week <br /> * Teach teams to stay focused in the session <br /> * Use stand ups to keep them focused between sessions <br /> * Encourage people to find a way, or make a way <br /> * Don't wait for permission, and encourage your teams to do the same Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 46 – Badass Leadership – My Low-Down Sneaky, Badass Trick to Make People Awesome https://badassagile.com/2018/04/22/episode-46-badass-leadership-my-low-down-sneaky-badass-trick-to-make-people-awesome/ Sun, 22 Apr 2018 20:40:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/33410925/ There’s only one reason you should listen to this podcast.  If you want to learn Agile technique or get opinions on the latest developments…there are so many shows and resources that do that extremely well.  But if you’re interested in how the study of Agile mindset can create massive returns not just for the companies you work for, but for the people who live and work in them, how you can bring fulfilment and return autonomy to its rightful place - the hearts and minds of the people you meet and work with every day, then there’s only one place for you.  That’s right here on the Badass Agile Podcast. I'm not particularly devoted to Agile itself...knowing that it will probably be replaced at some point I'm more successful at helping people find the things that make them awesome - happy, fulfilled, and figuring out how to get them more of that. When I do, they become better at whetever their job may be, and subsequently add way more value to their company and clients The point is....care about people.  It's simple, it's sappy, but it works. There’s only one reason you should listen to this podcast.  If you want to learn Agile technique or get opinions on the latest developments…there are so many shows and resources that do that extremely well. There’s only one reason you should listen to this podcast.  If you want to learn Agile technique or get opinions on the latest developments…there are so many shows and resources that do that extremely well.  But if you’re interested in how the study of Agile mindset can create massive returns not just for the companies you work for, but for the people who live and work in them, how you can bring fulfilment and return autonomy to its rightful place - the hearts and minds of the people you meet and work with every day, then there’s only one place for you.  That’s right here on the Badass Agile Podcast.<br /> <br /> <br /> * I'm not particularly devoted to Agile itself...knowing that it will probably be replaced at some point <br /> * I'm more successful at helping people find the things that make them awesome - happy, fulfilled, and figuring out how to get them more of that. <br /> * When I do, they become better at whetever their job may be, and subsequently add way more value to their company and clients <br /> * The point is....care about people.  It's simple, it's sappy, but it works. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 45 – Badass Leadership – A Life of Distinction https://badassagile.com/2018/04/16/episode-45-badass-leadership-a-life-of-distinction/ Mon, 16 Apr 2018 05:48:35 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/33243203/ As leaders, it is enough to instruct, motivate or even inspire people to meet a list of yearly targets?  Or is there a different kind of leader?  Someone who breaks through what was previously considered possible? I frequently talk about elite leadership; the idea that there is a special kind of leader, called to make a remarkable difference in their teams, organizations and communities A life of distinction implies you are constantly looking to break the 4-minute mile; to do the impossible; the things everyone says can’t be done.  To change the world forever. Strive to raise the bar, to disrupt the status quo. Being a leader of distinction requires tremendous strength and the ability to weather the constant fight.  Adopt agile mindsets and habits, and apply them to your daily life. Similarly, seek to break habits that keep you bound to the status quo.  Challenge conventional thinking and routines. Teach your teams to examine their habits too, and to break 1 new bad one and integrate one new good one each month. As leaders, it is enough to instruct, motivate or even inspire people to meet a list of yearly targets?  Or is there a different kind of leader?  Someone who breaks through what was previously considered possible? - As leaders, it is enough to instruct, motivate or even inspire people to meet a list of yearly targets?  Or is there a different kind of leader?  Someone who breaks through what was previously considered possible? <br /> <br /> <br /> * I frequently talk about elite leadership; the idea that there is a special kind of leader, called to make a remarkable difference in their teams, organizations and communities <br /> * A life of distinction implies you are constantly looking to break the 4-minute mile; to do the impossible; the things everyone says can’t be done.  To change the world forever. <br /> * Strive to raise the bar, to disrupt the status quo. <br /> * Being a leader of distinction requires tremendous strength and the ability to weather the constant fight.  Adopt agile mindsets and habits, and apply them to your daily life. <br /> * Similarly, seek to break habits that keep you bound to the status quo.  Challenge conventional thinking and routines. <br /> * Teach your teams to examine their habits too, and to break 1 new bad one and integrate one new good one each month. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 44 – Badass Leadership – Why Service Matters More Than Vision https://badassagile.com/2018/04/09/episode-44-badass-leadership-why-service-matters-more-than-vision/ Mon, 09 Apr 2018 04:15:21 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/33062639/ The word ‘visionary’ is possibly quite overused.  Is vision enough to create an elite leader, and to find success in increasingly difficult agile landscapes? Vision, as applied to leaders, implies that their ability to see a clear version of the future is enough to make them worth following It is the desire to serve, to make the world better, that validates the vision The difference is the motive to give, rather than to get The word ‘visionary’ is possibly quite overused.  Is vision enough to create an elite leader, and to find success in increasingly difficult agile landscapes? Vision, as applied to leaders, implies that their ability to see a clear version ... The word ‘visionary’ is possibly quite overused.  Is vision enough to create an elite leader, and to find success in increasingly difficult agile landscapes?<br /> <br /> <br /> * Vision, as applied to leaders, implies that their ability to see a clear version of the future is enough to make them worth following<br /> * It is the desire to serve, to make the world better, that validates the vision<br /> * The difference is the motive to give, rather than to get Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 43 – Revisiting the 12 Agile Principles https://badassagile.com/2018/04/02/episode-43-revisiting-the-12-agile-principles/ Mon, 02 Apr 2018 03:04:31 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/32879662/ What is Agile anyway?  And what does it mean to ‘make an organization Agile? There’s a lot of confusion around the terms - Agile versus Scrum, Philosophy versus Practices Agile consists of 12 Principles - and we’ve gotten away from most of them. Agile itself doesn’t prescribe any practices ,and we should be careful around anything that does. We need to focus on fundamentals.  To make Agile work for our customers, we have to honour first the promise to make software delivery better for teams, clients and products. What is Agile anyway?  And what does it mean to ‘make an organization Agile? There’s a lot of confusion around the terms - Agile versus Scrum, Philosophy versus Practices Agile consists of 12 Principles - and we’ve gotten away from most o... What is Agile anyway?  And what does it mean to ‘make an organization Agile?<br /> <br /> <br /> * There’s a lot of confusion around the terms - Agile versus Scrum, Philosophy versus Practices<br /> * Agile consists of 12 Principles - and we’ve gotten away from most of them.<br /> * Agile itself doesn’t prescribe any practices ,and we should be careful around anything that does.<br /> * We need to focus on fundamentals.  To make Agile work for our customers, we have to honour first the promise to make software delivery better for teams, clients and products. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 42 – Badass Leadership – Courage https://badassagile.com/2018/03/26/episode-42-badass-leadership-courage/ Mon, 26 Mar 2018 06:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/32482545/ We fear right action because of the consequences imposed by those who are truly fearful.  There is a courage deficit in society, especially in business. and if you want to stand out like a badass, you need courage. Why is courage important What is courage - action in the face of fear What is the source of the fear - its fear of bodily harm, but that has evolved to more abstract fears like social anxiety, fear of failure etc How do you become more courageous Your reason for doing everything matters more than anything You have to control your breathing.  Your breath is a reflection of your internal state, but your breath also reflects your internal state.  If you can ship oxygen into the parts of the body that think there's danger....you will calm yourself down You have to control your mind - You have to know when you're experiencing fear in order to address it. Stress innoculation - you have to surround yourself with fear so you can get used to being in its presence and managing it. We fear right action because of the consequences imposed by those who are truly fearful.  There is a courage deficit in society, especially in business. and if you want to stand out like a badass, you need courage. Why is courage important We fear right action because of the consequences imposed by those who are truly fearful.  There is a courage deficit in society, especially in business. and if you want to stand out like a badass, you need courage. <br /> <br /> <br /> * Why is courage important<br /> * What is courage - action in the face of fear<br /> * What is the source of the fear - its fear of bodily harm, but that has evolved to more abstract fears like social anxiety, fear of failure etc<br /> * How do you become more courageous<br /> * Your reason for doing everything matters more than anything<br /> * You have to control your breathing.  Your breath is a reflection of your internal state, but your breath also reflects your internal state.  If you can ship oxygen into the parts of the body that think there's danger....you will calm yourself down<br /> * You have to control your mind - You have to know when you're experiencing fear in order to address it.<br /> * Stress innoculation - you have to surround yourself with fear so you can get used to being in its presence and managing it. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 41 – Badass Leadership – Value https://badassagile.com/2018/03/19/episode-41-badass-leadership-value/ Mon, 19 Mar 2018 06:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/32482544/ The best way to get value is to give it - but what does that mean?  This week, we’ll look at how to think about value - to the world, to your clients, and to your team. All Transactions Have to Be About Value There are three areas where you have to know and strengthen your value: Your Value to the World - your vision, your service to the world, your community, your industry Your Value to the Organization - your company, your client Your Value to the Team - And the individuals on it Understanding your value has power - it increases your success in job searches/sales, improves your networking, and it makes you more trustworthy and influential in leadership positions The best way to get value is to give it - but what does that mean?  This week, we’ll look at how to think about value - to the world, to your clients, and to your team. All Transactions Have to Be About Value The best way to get value is to give it - but what does that mean?  This week, we’ll look at how to think about value - to the world, to your clients, and to your team.<br /> <br /> <br /> * All Transactions Have to Be About Value<br /> * There are three areas where you have to know and strengthen your value:<br /> * <br /> <br /> * Your Value to the World - your vision, your service to the world, your community, your industry<br /> * Your Value to the Organization - your company, your client<br /> * Your Value to the Team - And the individuals on it<br /> <br /> <br /> * Understanding your value has power - it increases your success in job searches/sales, improves your networking, and it makes you more trustworthy and influential in leadership positions Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 40 – The Next Phase – Badass Leadership https://badassagile.com/2018/03/12/episode-40-the-next-phase-badass-leadership/ Mon, 12 Mar 2018 06:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/32239671/ Does Agile Need Leaders?   I mean, self-organizing teams and down with hierarchy and all….is there value in leadership, and what should it look like?  That’s this week, on the Badass Agile podcast. It’s time to update the podcast, tune the mission, and move into advanced topics Maybe we don’t like the sound of it, but we do need leaders Leaders set vision Leaders set the example Leaders facilitate In the real world, leaders do what needs to be done, They stand up against the unjust, ineffective, self-serving…and we need more of that - in life, and in work Does Agile Need Leaders?   I mean, self-organizing teams and down with hierarchy and all….is there value in leadership, and what should it look like?  That’s this week, on the Badass Agile podcast. It’s time to update the podcast, Does Agile Need Leaders?   I mean, self-organizing teams and down with hierarchy and all….is there value in leadership, and what should it look like?  That’s this week, on the Badass Agile podcast.<br /> <br /> <br /> * It’s time to update the podcast, tune the mission, and move into advanced topics<br /> * Maybe we don’t like the sound of it, but we do need leaders<br /> * Leaders set vision<br /> * Leaders set the example<br /> * Leaders facilitate<br /> * In the real world, leaders do what needs to be done, They stand up against the unjust, ineffective, self-serving…and we need more of that - in life, and in work Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 39 – Team Life VI – Performance Through Promises https://badassagile.com/2018/03/05/episode-39-team-life-vi-performance-through-promises/ Mon, 05 Mar 2018 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/32010333/ The only way to create a culture of trust, and to fully leverage the power of teams, is to make sure you keep promises you make. Keeping promises is a crucial component of building tight teams.  Everyone pledges, few are truly good to their word Use the words ‘promise’ and ‘committments’ in the team room instead of ‘task’ - it tends to carry more weight Use the stand up to track these promises - the three questions then become “what promises did you keep yesterday”, "what promises do you make today”, and “what prevents you from keeping your promises” Think of improvement items in retrospectices as promises - from team member to team member Try using a daily team promise or committment The only way to create a culture of trust, and to fully leverage the power of teams, is to make sure you keep promises you make. Keeping promises is a crucial component of building tight teams.  Everyone pledges, few are truly good to their word The only way to create a culture of trust, and to fully leverage the power of teams, is to make sure you keep promises you make.<br /> <br /> <br /> * Keeping promises is a crucial component of building tight teams.  Everyone pledges, few are truly good to their word<br /> * Use the words ‘promise’ and ‘committments’ in the team room instead of ‘task’ - it tends to carry more weight<br /> * Use the stand up to track these promises - the three questions then become “what promises did you keep yesterday”, "what promises do you make today”, and “what prevents you from keeping your promises”<br /> * Think of improvement items in retrospectices as promises - from team member to team member<br /> * Try using a daily team promise or committment Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 38 – What Boxing Taught Me About Agile https://badassagile.com/2018/02/26/episode-38-what-boxing-taught-me-about-agile/ Mon, 26 Feb 2018 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/31726471/ What can we learn from the sweet science? I learned more from boxing than anywhere else Team sports are great, and obviously applicable, but when it comes to leadership being the best, nothing calls on your character, strength and will like a good old 1-1 Defence, of self-protection, does not win a fight.  There are no points for safety. You have to go slow to get fast.   Tension and fear ruins absolutely everything Find a good cornerman Look for opportunities.  Finding and fixing your gaps, and finding and exploiting HIS gaps are the key to success. Be patient, graceful, and stay in the fight.  That way, even when you lose you win. What can we learn from the sweet science? - I learned more from boxing than anywhere else Team sports are great, and obviously applicable, but when it comes to leadership being the best, nothing calls on your character, What can we learn from the sweet science? <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> * I learned more from boxing than anywhere else<br /> * Team sports are great, and obviously applicable, but when it comes to leadership being the best, nothing calls on your character, strength and will like a good old 1-1<br /> * Defence, of self-protection, does not win a fight.  There are no points for safety.<br /> * You have to go slow to get fast.   Tension and fear ruins absolutely everything<br /> * Find a good cornerman<br /> * Look for opportunities.  Finding and fixing your gaps, and finding and exploiting HIS gaps are the key to success.<br /> * Be patient, graceful, and stay in the fight.  That way, even when you lose you win. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 37 – Agile Wants To Be Simple https://badassagile.com/2018/02/20/episode-37-agile-wants-to-be-simple/ Tue, 20 Feb 2018 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/31551686/ There’s so much focus on frameworks and subtlety of practice Frameworks - definitions of roles, processes, interactions, flows, inputs and outputs Subtleties - prescriptive techniques and tools Frameworks Don’t fix Fear.  They attempt to compensate for it, and fail Frameworks are expensive.   So are elite teams.  We shouldn’t try to build them across an entire enterprise and Subtlety and Complexity really only feeds the cash register I think we should focus on something more organic. Vision Courage Influence Focus High-Performance Teams Focus on the fundamentals - the Agile Keys.  The things that make great work no matter what arena Have a Vision Prioritize Do Focused Work Keep Promises Be Open about where you are Always Improve Great Leadership, and the Will to Execute, come from the Gut Frameworks are more safeguard than meaningful work.  If you need safeguards, why not learn and build as you go? In 6 months, would you rather roll out a safety framework, or product that works? - There’s so much focus on frameworks and subtlety of practice Frameworks - definitions of roles, processes, interactions, flows, inputs and outputs Subtleties - prescriptive techniques and tools Frameworks Don’t fix Fear. * There’s so much focus on frameworks and subtlety of practice<br /> * <br /> <br /> * Frameworks - definitions of roles, processes, interactions, flows, inputs and outputs<br /> * Subtleties - prescriptive techniques and tools<br /> * Frameworks Don’t fix Fear.  They attempt to compensate for it, and fail<br /> * Frameworks are expensive.   So are elite teams.  We shouldn’t try to build them across an entire enterprise and<br /> * Subtlety and Complexity really only feeds the cash register<br /> <br /> <br /> * I think we should focus on something more organic. <br /> * <br /> <br /> * Vision<br /> * Courage<br /> * Influence<br /> * Focus<br /> * High-Performance Teams<br /> <br /> <br /> * Focus on the fundamentals - the Agile Keys.  The things that make great work no matter what arena<br /> * <br /> <br /> * Have a Vision<br /> * Prioritize<br /> * Do Focused Work<br /> * Keep Promises<br /> * Be Open about where you are<br /> * Always Improve<br /> <br /> <br /> * Great Leadership, and the Will to Execute, come from the Gut<br /> * Frameworks are more safeguard than meaningful work.  If you need safeguards, why not learn and build as you go?<br /> * In 6 months, would you rather roll out a safety framework, or product that works? Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 36 – Team LIfe V – People Voodoo https://badassagile.com/2018/02/12/episode-36-team-life-v-people-voodoo/ Mon, 12 Feb 2018 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/31330563/ Magic matters.  I was having a conversation today and I realized some of the most impactful things that I do with my team have nothing to do with coaching Agile.  It’s not teaching them Scrum techniques, which they could easily learn on their own.  Of course this is an important part of what I do, but none of that stuff builds better teams.  At all. There are parts of my job that come down to voodoo.  Things that appear in exactly zero agile texts, and barely in the leadership canon either The truth is we hate this stuff.  It scares us to talk about things that aren’t quantifiable The groomed leader would have you believe that a deep knowledge of the art and science of business plus some natural breeding is what makes a great leader Others are more comfortable thinking that great leadership can be learned.  Both are a little bit true The one thing I do that grabs more attention than any other is an ability to read people, lock down their core essence, and even predict their next move, sometimes after only one meeting. If you think about it, this is a badass trait.  The badass just has your number.  He calls you out on your bullshit.  He may be inarticulate but he still has you dead to rights.  It’s almost like he has a street wisdom that no amount of education or social grace could substitute for. That’s kind of true.   Our animal heritage actually gives us all the equipment we need to read people.  Being able to observe, distinguish patterns and then observe variations from those patterns and being able to assemble a complete picture from a person’s words, body movements and postures AND microexpressions is how we detect threats Can you learn this?  First you have to learn to observe people, which means taking the focus off yourself and putting on the other.  Next is knowing where to look and when. I believe in learning skills from the people who are the absoulute best at what they do - they understand their craft and can do it more accurately and faster than anyone else In this field, law enforcement agents and interviewers - also customs agents have the best knowledge.  Check out books from some of these guys. Here are some tips. Posture - Open versus closed.  Open means upright, expansive, and not protecting the vital organs.   Crossed legs, crossed arms, or covered body parts (neck, chest, sides, groin) indicate fear and discomfort. Eye contact Fidgeting and movement Automatic responses - dry mouth, dilated pupils, sweating, over-explaining or repeating Of course you have to get comfortable enough to be an observer yourself but 90% of people don’t really bother to observe consciously.  HOWEVER - whether you know it or not, every persons reacts subconsciously to these cues.   That’s why its so important for a badass to practice the right ones. Look for baselines.  If they’re always like this, they might just be anxious people or nervous in groups.   What’s illustrative is how a person’s behaviour changes in different situations. Watch for this very closely in leaders or people you are trying to negotiate or bargain with.  It can give you tremendous competitive advantage if you know how to do it right. If you want to build trust, do two simple things.   Mirror and Echo. Magic matters.  I was having a conversation today and I realized some of the most impactful things that I do with my team have nothing to do with coaching Agile.  It’s not teaching them Scrum techniques, which they could easily learn on their own. Magic matters.  I was having a conversation today and I realized some of the most impactful things that I do with my team have nothing to do with coaching Agile.  It’s not teaching them Scrum techniques, which they could easily learn on their own.  Of course this is an important part of what I do, but none of that stuff builds better teams.  At all.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> * There are parts of my job that come down to voodoo.  Things that appear in exactly zero agile texts, and barely in the leadership canon either<br /> * The truth is we hate this stuff.  It scares us to talk about things that aren’t quantifiable<br /> * The groomed leader would have you believe that a deep knowledge of the art and science of business plus some natural breeding is what makes a great leader<br /> * Others are more comfortable thinking that great leadership can be learned.  Both are a little bit true<br /> * The one thing I do that grabs more attention than any other is an ability to read people, lock down their core essence, and even predict their next move, sometimes after only one meeting.<br /> * If you think about it, this is a badass trait.  The badass just has your number.  He calls you out on your bullshit.  He may be inarticulate but he still has you dead to rights.  It’s almost like he has a street wisdom that no amount of education or social grace could substitute for.<br /> * That’s kind of true.   Our animal heritage actually gives us all the equipment we need to read people.  Being able to observe, distinguish patterns and then observe variations from those patterns and being able to assemble a complete picture from a person’s words, body movements and postures AND microexpressions is how we detect threats<br /> * Can you learn this?  First you have to learn to observe people, which means taking the focus off yourself and putting on the other.  Next is knowing where to look and when. <br /> * I believe in learning skills from the people who are the absoulute best at what they do - they understand their craft and can do it more accurately and faster than anyone else<br /> * In this field, law enforcement agents and interviewers - also customs agents have the best knowledge.  Check out books from some of these guys.<br /> * Here are some tips. <br /> <br /> <br /> * Posture - Open versus closed.  Open means upright, expansive, and not protecting the vital organs.   Crossed legs, crossed arms, or covered body parts (neck, chest, sides, groin) indicate fear and discomfort.<br /> * Eye contact<br /> * Fidgeting and movement<br /> * Automatic responses - dry mouth, dilated pupils, sweating, over-explaining or repeating<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> * Of course you have to get comfortable enough to be an observer yourself but 90% of people don’t really bother to observe consciously.  HOWEVER - whether you know it or not, every persons reacts subconsciously to these cues.   That’s why its so important for a badass to practice the right ones.<br /> * Look for baselines.  If they’re always like this, they might just be anxious people or nervous in groups.   What’s illustrative is how a person’s behaviour changes in different situations.<br /> * Watch for this very closely in leaders or people you are trying to negotiate or bargain with.  It can give you tremendous competitive advantage if you know how to do it right.<br /> * If you want to build trust, do two simple things.   Mirror and Echo. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 35 – Team Life IV – Protecting the Team Through Failure https://badassagile.com/2018/02/05/episode-35-team-life-iv-protecting-the-team-through-failure/ Mon, 05 Feb 2018 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/31160358/ Failure is initially perceived as a bad word - especially for new agile teams, and especially in ‘vintage’ cultures.  Fear of failure is well over half of the cause of the Resistance.  Avoiding failure will cost your teams and business - because you will spend all of your precious time and money planning for perfection to avoid it.  The secret is to flip your thinking on failure immediately, and this requires the skill of a coach to keep people from panicking, backsliding and even turning against one another. The biggest cultural block when starting agile is that fear of failure Mastery of Failure is a badass trait Most other people will need some practice and exposure to feel ok with failure As they learn, your job is to shield them from negative side effects You can’t stage failure - you have to go through some as a team (because the only way to know about failure in advance is to plan excessively for them) Once experienced, all that is needed is a) a commitment not to repeat it and b) an enthusiasm to look for the next one Failure is initially perceived as a bad word - especially for new agile teams, and especially in ‘vintage’ cultures.  Fear of failure is well over half of the cause of the Resistance.  Avoiding failure will cost your teams and business - because ... Failure is initially perceived as a bad word - especially for new agile teams, and especially in ‘vintage’ cultures.  Fear of failure is well over half of the cause of the Resistance.  Avoiding failure will cost your teams and business - because you will spend all of your precious time and money planning for perfection to avoid it.  The secret is to flip your thinking on failure immediately, and this requires the skill of a coach to keep people from panicking, backsliding and even turning against one another.<br /> <br /> <br /> * The biggest cultural block when starting agile is that fear of failure<br /> * Mastery of Failure is a badass trait<br /> * Most other people will need some practice and exposure to feel ok with failure<br /> * As they learn, your job is to shield them from negative side effects<br /> * You can’t stage failure - you have to go through some as a team (because the only way to know about failure in advance is to plan excessively for them)<br /> * Once experienced, all that is needed is a) a commitment not to repeat it and b) an enthusiasm to look for the next one Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 34 – Team LIfe III – Creating Compelling Cultures https://badassagile.com/2018/01/29/episode-34-team-life-iii-creating-compelling-cultures/ Mon, 29 Jan 2018 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/30933126/ In environments where we can’t control how the team is composed, how can we control the team’s attitude, commitment and performance?   The culture you create has a lot to do with it. We think incorrectly about teams.  The way the team functions is perhaps more important than any other component of agile.  If the team is not bonded, aligned and committed, they’re not going to accept agile principles or scrum techniques, and it probably wouldn’t help much if they did. Although teams are made of primarily non-leadership people, organizational leadership alone determines the health of the team The leaders create the culture that allows the team to function well, or to condemn it to failure Teams need the same things all individuals need - to be Safe, Free, and Supported As an agile leader, you can help promote this by creating a Team Creed Team Creed can include the teams purpose, but also our code of conduct or behaviours The creed should be advanced by the agile leader as a template and baseline, but evolved by the team to help buy-in In environments where we can’t control how the team is composed, how can we control the team’s attitude, commitment and performance?   The culture you create has a lot to do with it. We think incorrectly about teams. In environments where we can’t control how the team is composed, how can we control the team’s attitude, commitment and performance?   The culture you create has a lot to do with it.<br /> <br /> <br /> * We think incorrectly about teams.  The way the team functions is perhaps more important than any other component of agile.  If the team is not bonded, aligned and committed, they’re not going to accept agile principles or scrum techniques, and it probably wouldn’t help much if they did.<br /> * Although teams are made of primarily non-leadership people, organizational leadership alone determines the health of the team<br /> * The leaders create the culture that allows the team to function well, or to condemn it to failure<br /> * Teams need the same things all individuals need - to be Safe, Free, and Supported<br /> * As an agile leader, you can help promote this by creating a Team Creed<br /> * Team Creed can include the teams purpose, but also our code of conduct or behaviours<br /> * The creed should be advanced by the agile leader as a template and baseline, but evolved by the team to help buy-in Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 33 – Team Life II – Building Teams With Beer https://badassagile.com/2018/01/23/episode-33-team-life-ii-building-teams-with-beer/ Tue, 23 Jan 2018 05:24:23 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/30798441/ A high-performing team doesn’t just evolve naturally.  What are some of the things you can do that will help kick-start team synergy, trust, and communication, even on day 1? There’s a hack I use that is a hybrid of techniques for building trust, likability, understanding and acceptance Take them to a bar Ask 2 simple questions: Why do you get up every morning and come to do this job? What is something you think very few people know about you? These work to expose vision and passion - usually if the first doesn’t exist, the second still does - that you can use to anchor future conversations and find common ground. This technique is fast to use, easy to remember, and super effective. For even greater results, establish an culture of ‘helping you get what you want’ If you want a truly elite team, you want some kind of crucible experience.  Easy to do in the Marines, not so easy in a corporate setting.  You’ll be surprised at my favourite substitutes. A high-performing team doesn’t just evolve naturally.  What are some of the things you can do that will help kick-start team synergy, trust, and communication, even on day 1? There’s a hack I use that is a hybrid of techniques for building tr... A high-performing team doesn’t just evolve naturally.  What are some of the things you can do that will help kick-start team synergy, trust, and communication, even on day 1?<br /> <br /> <br /> * There’s a hack I use that is a hybrid of techniques for building trust, likability, understanding and acceptance<br /> * Take them to a bar<br /> * Ask 2 simple questions:<br /> * <br /> <br /> * Why do you get up every morning and come to do this job?<br /> * What is something you think very few people know about you?<br /> <br /> <br /> * These work to expose vision and passion - usually if the first doesn’t exist, the second still does - that you can use to anchor future conversations and find common ground.<br /> * This technique is fast to use, easy to remember, and super effective.<br /> * For even greater results, establish an culture of ‘helping you get what you want’<br /> * If you want a truly elite team, you want some kind of crucible experience.  Easy to do in the Marines, not so easy in a corporate setting.  You’ll be surprised at my favourite substitutes. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Have Your Own Voice https://badassagile.com/2018/01/15/have-your-own-voice/ Mon, 15 Jan 2018 06:09:13 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/30577372/ What could I do to set me apart from every other Scrum Master, Coach, or Leader? It’s fine to rest on the shoulders of giants and imitate their mindsets and habits, but you can’t imitate their innovations.  You have to make your own Our practice only advances when new thoughts and voices come to the fore. Don’t waste a moment of your practical field experience - turn these into opinions which you can test and evolve into your own philosophy for adopting Agile, or just leading well There is tons of room for new perspectives.  Don’t be afraid of the inevitable resistance.  The resistance exists to make sure you have the stuff of true leadership. What could I do to set me apart from every other Scrum Master, Coach, or Leader? It’s fine to rest on the shoulders of giants and imitate their mindsets and habits, but you can’t imitate their innovations.  You have to make your own What could I do to set me apart from every other Scrum Master, Coach, or Leader?<br /> <br /> <br /> * It’s fine to rest on the shoulders of giants and imitate their mindsets and habits, but you can’t imitate their innovations.  You have to make your own<br /> * Our practice only advances when new thoughts and voices come to the fore.<br /> * Don’t waste a moment of your practical field experience - turn these into opinions which you can test and evolve into your own philosophy for adopting Agile, or just leading well<br /> * There is tons of room for new perspectives.  Don’t be afraid of the inevitable resistance.  The resistance exists to make sure you have the stuff of true leadership. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 32 – Team Life I – About Teams https://badassagile.com/2018/01/08/episode-32-team-life-i-about-teams/ Mon, 08 Jan 2018 07:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/30363875/ Of all the Agile Keys we’ve discussed - ‘Team’ is the most mysterious, and yet the most powerful.  How do you build great teams, and what qualities does a great team have? Done right, a team is not a collection of people stuffed together by competency or role...A great team is a tribe. Done right, a team is a force multiplier that is highly efficient and competitive. Tribes have very strong trust, strong values, unbreakable customs and very high standards A great team is a privilege to serve on, and can be the best part of your job. Very few people know how to create great teams. Of all the Agile Keys we’ve discussed - ‘Team’ is the most mysterious, and yet the most powerful.  How do you build great teams, and what qualities does a great team have? Done right, a team is not a collection of people stuffed together b... Of all the Agile Keys we’ve discussed - ‘Team’ is the most mysterious, and yet the most powerful.  How do you build great teams, and what qualities does a great team have?<br /> <br /> <br /> * Done right, a team is not a collection of people stuffed together by competency or role...A great team is a tribe. <br /> * Done right, a team is a force multiplier that is highly efficient and competitive.<br /> * Tribes have very strong trust, strong values, unbreakable customs and very high standards<br /> * A great team is a privilege to serve on, and can be the best part of your job.<br /> * Very few people know how to create great teams. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 31 – Adaptive Planning VII – Managing Change https://badassagile.com/2018/01/03/episode-31-adaptive-planning-vii-managing-change/ Wed, 03 Jan 2018 13:55:17 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/29807615/ In product delivery, there are so many variables and so much unpredictability.  What’s the best way to manage all the unknowns? “There’s an app for that”.   Begin with a standard role definition and simple agreement about how we manage scope.  Use the car-owner mechanic or home-owner/contractor analogy to drive the point home The technique is based around ‘communicate, estimate, agree, execute” to get started and then when changes happen simply re-communicate, re-estimate, re-prioritize, and keep on rolling. In product delivery, there are so many variables and so much unpredictability.  What’s the best way to manage all the unknowns? “There’s an app for that”.   Begin with a standard role definition and simple agreement about how we manag... In product delivery, there are so many variables and so much unpredictability.  What’s the best way to manage all the unknowns? <br /> <br /> <br /> * “There’s an app for that”.   Begin with a standard role definition and simple agreement about how we manage scope.  Use the car-owner mechanic or home-owner/contractor analogy to drive the point home<br /> * The technique is based around ‘communicate, estimate, agree, execute” to get started and then when changes happen simply re-communicate, re-estimate, re-prioritize, and keep on rolling. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false From Geek to Giant: Why You Need To Become Badass https://badassagile.com/2017/12/18/from-geek-to-giant-why-you-need-to-become-badass/ Mon, 18 Dec 2017 03:21:29 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/29760579/ How the heck did I go from World of Warcraft to Technology Director, or Agile Coach?  How can someone like me lead? You already have everything you need.  The archetypal leader is not what we aspire to.   We now value people who are pushing the edge of innovation, and that means a lot of scientific, technical people are making their way into leadership. The world needs more people of vision and passion The same skills that got you there will get you here. If you have some purpose, some change you want to make in the world burning inside you…you already know what you have to do.  You need to get badass. How the heck did I go from World of Warcraft to Technology Director, or Agile Coach?  How can someone like me lead? You already have everything you need.  The archetypal leader is not what we aspire to. How the heck did I go from World of Warcraft to Technology Director, or Agile Coach?  How can someone like me lead?<br /> <br /> <br /> * You already have everything you need.  The archetypal leader is not what we aspire to.   We now value people who are pushing the edge of innovation, and that means a lot of scientific, technical people are making their way into leadership.<br /> * The world needs more people of vision and passion<br /> * The same skills that got you there will get you here.<br /> * If you have some purpose, some change you want to make in the world burning inside you…you already know what you have to do.  You need to get badass. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 30 – Adaptive Planning VI – Being Solution Agnostic https://badassagile.com/2017/12/12/episode-30-adaptive-planning-vi-being-solution-agnostic/ Tue, 12 Dec 2017 02:21:23 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/29578863/ Why is there a dividing line between the Product Owner Role, and the Rest of the Solution Team?  How do we run our interactions to honour that? The division is meant to enforce the freedom of teams to solve problems the best way they collectively know how This doesn’t mean the owner can’t have input, but the best way to communicate those inputs is as needs - requirements, stories, Definitions of Done, etc Why is there a dividing line between the Product Owner Role, and the Rest of the Solution Team?  How do we run our interactions to honour that? The division is meant to enforce the freedom of teams to solve problems the best way they collectively... Why is there a dividing line between the Product Owner Role, and the Rest of the Solution Team?  How do we run our interactions to honour that?<br /> <br /> <br /> * The division is meant to enforce the freedom of teams to solve problems the best way they collectively know how<br /> * This doesn’t mean the owner can’t have input, but the best way to communicate those inputs is as needs - requirements, stories, Definitions of Done, etc Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Becoming Badass – Handling Positional Authority https://badassagile.com/2017/12/04/becoming-badass-handling-positional-authority/ Mon, 04 Dec 2017 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/29445508/ A badass doesn’t respect positional authority.  How do you pull that off? True authority is earned, and is service-based.  A positional leader is one who has the title, but neither leads nor serves Disrespecting authority is not ‘the way’ - rather, do not blindly follow those with a title Beware the motives of those who crave power for its own sake Instead, lead respectfully from where you are.  Let your vision and service guide your work A badass doesn’t respect positional authority.  How do you pull that off? True authority is earned, and is service-based.  A positional leader is one who has the title, but neither leads nor serves A badass doesn’t respect positional authority.  How do you pull that off?<br /> <br /> <br /> * True authority is earned, and is service-based.  A positional leader is one who has the title, but neither leads nor serves<br /> * Disrespecting authority is not ‘the way’ - rather, do not blindly follow those with a title<br /> * Beware the motives of those who crave power for its own sake<br /> * Instead, lead respectfully from where you are.  Let your vision and service guide your work Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 29 – Adaptive Planning V – Staying the Course In The Worst Moments https://badassagile.com/2017/11/27/episode-29-adaptive-planning-v-staying-the-course-in-the-worst-moments/ Mon, 27 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/29254290/ Do You Ever get knocked down?  What do you do when you feel like you’re not winning?  When you want to quit? Success Is Not The Absence of Failure The Goal is not to avoid getting hit…the goal is to avoid getting hit twice the same way Sometimes the failure feels devastating.  Like you’re losing ground.  You needed this setback to show you where the gaps are…so you can handle your business. Change your mindset.  The setback is a gift.  Learn to process it quicker and you’ll be on your way toward mastery. Do You Ever get knocked down?  What do you do when you feel like you’re not winning?  When you want to quit? Success Is Not The Absence of Failure The Goal is not to avoid getting hit…the goal is to avoid getting hit twice the same way Do You Ever get knocked down?  What do you do when you feel like you’re not winning?  When you want to quit?<br /> <br /> <br /> * Success Is Not The Absence of Failure<br /> * The Goal is not to avoid getting hit…the goal is to avoid getting hit twice the same way<br /> * Sometimes the failure feels devastating.  Like you’re losing ground.  You needed this setback to show you where the gaps are…so you can handle your business.<br /> * Change your mindset.  The setback is a gift.  Learn to process it quicker and you’ll be on your way toward mastery. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false The Resistance https://badassagile.com/2017/11/20/the-resistance/ Mon, 20 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/29042478/ What is the most ominous, highest priority barrier to Agile adoption that we should prepare for? The Resistance.  From Teams and From Management To Overcome the Resistance, you have to activate your service-based mindset, your vision…get your head right first, and then start changing minds by showing them.  Remember, if you build a spectacular fire, people looking to get warm will come to it. What is the most ominous, highest priority barrier to Agile adoption that we should prepare for? The Resistance.  From Teams and From Management To Overcome the Resistance, you have to activate your service-based mindset, What is the most ominous, highest priority barrier to Agile adoption that we should prepare for?<br /> <br /> <br /> * The Resistance.  From Teams and From Management<br /> * To Overcome the Resistance, you have to activate your service-based mindset, your vision…get your head right first, and then start changing minds by showing them.  Remember, if you build a spectacular fire, people looking to get warm will come to it. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Mayhem. The First 6 – 8 Weeks https://badassagile.com/2017/11/13/mayhem-the-first-6-8-weeks/ Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/28885610/ How Long Before Agile Starts Paying Dividends? Agile is about change.  Mindsets take time to change, and right action takes time to become habit Like anything else in Agile, work with the highest-priority fundamentals first, then continue to perfect and expand with time Like anything else in Agile, demo (show), and measure. How Long Before Agile Starts Paying Dividends? Agile is about change.  Mindsets take time to change, and right action takes time to become habit Like anything else in Agile, work with the highest-priority fundamentals first, How Long Before Agile Starts Paying Dividends?<br /> <br /> <br /> * Agile is about change.  Mindsets take time to change, and right action takes time to become habit<br /> * Like anything else in Agile, work with the highest-priority fundamentals first, then continue to perfect and expand with time<br /> * Like anything else in Agile, demo (show), and measure. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 28 – Adaptive Planning IV – Constant Re-Prioritization https://badassagile.com/2017/11/06/episode-28-adaptive-planning-iv-constant-re-prioritization/ Mon, 06 Nov 2017 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/28609451/ What makes a remarkable leader? A common person with uncommon resolve and steadiness when the safety and certainty everyone depends on suddenly changes The secret to this skill is the reprioritization habit - focusing on responding to change rather than bemoaning or resisting it. What makes a remarkable leader? A common person with uncommon resolve and steadiness when the safety and certainty everyone depends on suddenly changes The secret to this skill is the reprioritization habit - focusing on responding to change rat... What makes a remarkable leader? <br /> <br /> <br /> * A common person with uncommon resolve and steadiness when the safety and certainty everyone depends on suddenly changes<br /> * The secret to this skill is the reprioritization habit - focusing on responding to change rather than bemoaning or resisting it. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 27 – Adaptive Planning III – The Biggest, Closest Things https://badassagile.com/2017/10/30/episode-27-adaptive-planning-iii-the-biggest-closest-things/ Mon, 30 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/28520777/ What mindset/habit pair moves you toward goals the fastest? The ability to be an adaptive planner begins with sharp focus on the things that matter most What you value determines your priorities, and figuring out the biggest, closest things that get you closer to your goals is the calling card of visionary teams and leaders What mindset/habit pair moves you toward goals the fastest? The ability to be an adaptive planner begins with sharp focus on the things that matter most What you value determines your priorities, and figuring out the biggest, What mindset/habit pair moves you toward goals the fastest?<br /> <br /> <br /> * The ability to be an adaptive planner begins with sharp focus on the things that matter most<br /> * What you value determines your priorities, and figuring out the biggest, closest things that get you closer to your goals is the calling card of visionary teams and leaders Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 26 – Adaptive Planning II – The F-Word https://badassagile.com/2017/10/23/episode-26-adaptive-planning-ii-the-f-word/ Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/28309160/ Why is failure such a dirty word?  What effect does this have on teams, and how can you change it? Fear of Failure is the antithesis to experimentation and innovation It is impossible to learn and grow without failure.  Big Failure.  Early and often. Fear of failure is cultural, and change starts at the leadership level. Reason and logic can’t change a culture of fear.  You’re going to have to show, measure, prove, and repeat…and as a badass leader, you’ll have to take uncommon accountability. Why is failure such a dirty word?  What effect does this have on teams, and how can you change it? Fear of Failure is the antithesis to experimentation and innovation It is impossible to learn and grow without failure.  Big Failure. Why is failure such a dirty word?  What effect does this have on teams, and how can you change it?<br /> <br /> <br /> * Fear of Failure is the antithesis to experimentation and innovation<br /> * It is impossible to learn and grow without failure.  Big Failure.  Early and often.<br /> * Fear of failure is cultural, and change starts at the leadership level.<br /> * Reason and logic can’t change a culture of fear.  You’re going to have to show, measure, prove, and repeat…and as a badass leader, you’ll have to take uncommon accountability. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false The Elusive Art of Influence https://badassagile.com/2017/10/09/the-elusive-art-of-influence/ Mon, 09 Oct 2017 12:55:51 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/27912221/ How do great leaders inspire others to work WITH them - how do they change minds and build support?  How do truly powerful people seem to get whatever they want in life? The first principle is that your reasons have to be right.   You can’t want influence so you can have power or sway over people.  Your ‘argument’ - the thing you are trying to convince people of, whether its selling Agile to a monolithic management team, making a sale, or negotiating a contract - must come from a place of genuine service The other influence skills are the Badass Agile principles we’ve already been discussing - learning to leap, leading by going first, staying in control of your emotions, being persistent and resilient, remaining confident, being happy and other-focused, and learning and adapting from failure. How do great leaders inspire others to work WITH them - how do they change minds and build support?  How do truly powerful people seem to get whatever they want in life? The first principle is that your reasons have to be right. How do great leaders inspire others to work WITH them - how do they change minds and build support?  How do truly powerful people seem to get whatever they want in life?<br /> <br /> <br /> * The first principle is that your reasons have to be right.   You can’t want influence so you can have power or sway over people.  Your ‘argument’ - the thing you are trying to convince people of, whether its selling Agile to a monolithic management team, making a sale, or negotiating a contract - must come from a place of genuine service<br /> * The other influence skills are the Badass Agile principles we’ve already been discussing - learning to leap, leading by going first, staying in control of your emotions, being persistent and resilient, remaining confident, being happy and other-focused, and learning and adapting from failure. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 25 – Adaptive Planning I – Waiting for Perfection https://badassagile.com/2017/10/02/episode-25-adaptive-planning-i-waiting-for-perfection/ Mon, 02 Oct 2017 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/27710124/ What’s the best way to plan projects to ensure success? You don’t really ‘plan for success’ at all, in the sense that you don’t plan for certainty or safety. As an Agile Leader, Adaptive Planning is your greatest asset.  Minimize planning so that you can start, and adjust your plan as the environment changes. What’s the best way to plan projects to ensure success? You don’t really ‘plan for success’ at all, in the sense that you don’t plan for certainty or safety. As an Agile Leader, Adaptive Planning is your greatest asset. What’s the best way to plan projects to ensure success? <br /> <br /> <br /> * You don’t really ‘plan for success’ at all, in the sense that you don’t plan for certainty or safety.<br /> * As an Agile Leader, Adaptive Planning is your greatest asset.  Minimize planning so that you can start, and adjust your plan as the environment changes. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 24 – Continuous Improvement VI – Aggressively Attack Waste https://badassagile.com/2017/09/25/episode-24-continuous-improvement-vi-aggressively-attack-waste/ Mon, 25 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/27268974/ What is the easiest way to make Continuous Improvement work for me? Ask yourself and your team one simple question - what can I cut? The biggest mindset shift we have to make is that of letting go of the old way.  Constantly seek things we can discard that are weighing us down What is the easiest way to make Continuous Improvement work for me? Ask yourself and your team one simple question - what can I cut? The biggest mindset shift we have to make is that of letting go of the old way. What is the easiest way to make Continuous Improvement work for me? <br /> <br /> <br /> * Ask yourself and your team one simple question - what can I cut?<br /> * The biggest mindset shift we have to make is that of letting go of the old way.  Constantly seek things we can discard that are weighing us down Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 23 – Continuous Improvement V – Personal And Team Mastery https://badassagile.com/2017/09/18/episode-23-continuous-improvement-v-personal-and-team-mastery/ Mon, 18 Sep 2017 12:45:35 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/27080805/ We have started our Agile Journey, but I don’t see much improvement.  How do we get better faster? Mastery is lifelong.  And the first few steps are usually the most painful.  Remind teams and stakeholders alike that the first few sprints are mayhem.  This is true of individual development as well.  The initial stages are tumultuous, frustrating, as if they were designed to shake off those who are not serious about mastery. By adopting a culture of continuous improvement, you will get better. Adoption and acceptance will be slow, and benefits accrue gradually at first - patience will be your most important quality Don’t expect too much too soon; and stay humble so you keep learning and growing We have started our Agile Journey, but I don’t see much improvement.  How do we get better faster? Mastery is lifelong.  And the first few steps are usually the most painful.  Remind teams and stakeholders alike that the first few sprints are... We have started our Agile Journey, but I don’t see much improvement.  How do we get better faster?<br /> <br /> <br /> * Mastery is lifelong.  And the first few steps are usually the most painful.  Remind teams and stakeholders alike that the first few sprints are mayhem.  This is true of individual development as well.  The initial stages are tumultuous, frustrating, as if they were designed to shake off those who are not serious about mastery.<br /> * By adopting a culture of continuous improvement, you will get better.<br /> * Adoption and acceptance will be slow, and benefits accrue gradually at first - patience will be your most important quality<br /> * Don’t expect too much too soon; and stay humble so you keep learning and growing Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Create a Culture of Extraordinary https://badassagile.com/2017/09/11/create-a-culture-of-extraordinary/ Mon, 11 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/26851279/ What Is the ‘Secret Sauce’ of Every High Performing Team? They create a culture of extraordinary - uncommon people who are unusually committed to uncommon results Build a team that others envy What Is the ‘Secret Sauce’ of Every High Performing Team? - They create a culture of extraordinary - uncommon people who are unusually committed to uncommon results Build a team that others envy What Is the ‘Secret Sauce’ of Every High Performing Team?<br /> <br /> * They create a culture of extraordinary - uncommon people who are unusually committed to uncommon results<br /> * Build a team that others envy Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Labour Day Retrospective https://badassagile.com/2017/08/31/labour-day-retrospective/ Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/26598898/ I can see the imbalance and injustice everywhere. What is the badass meant to do about it? * As a leader with a clear service-oriented vision, only you can decide what causes you serve * But once you've decided, you need to act with courage if you expect to build and maintain trust, and truly lead. I can see the imbalance and injustice everywhere. What is the badass meant to do about it? - * As a leader with a clear service-oriented vision, only you can decide what causes you serve * But once you've decided, I can see the imbalance and injustice everywhere. What is the badass meant to do about it?<br /> <br /> * As a leader with a clear service-oriented vision, only you can decide what causes you serve<br /> * But once you've decided, you need to act with courage if you expect to build and maintain trust, and truly lead. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Focus On Go https://badassagile.com/2017/08/28/focus-on-go/ Mon, 28 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/26449060/ What is the single biggest change you can make today to shift your clunky, bureaucratic teams into high gear? * Stop Planning for Perfection * Focus on Go What is the single biggest change you can make today to shift your clunky, bureaucratic teams into high gear? - * Stop Planning for Perfection * Focus on Go What is the single biggest change you can make today to shift your clunky, bureaucratic teams into high gear?<br /> <br /> * Stop Planning for Perfection<br /> * Focus on Go Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Accountability – The Unfair Advantage in Leadership https://badassagile.com/2017/08/21/accountability-the-unfair-advantage-in-leadership/ Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/26108110/ What do legendary leaders have that the rest of us don’t? * Superhuman Accountability - the refusal to blame others, but rather the acceptance that all of our outcomes are within our ability to change * This is what allows people to achieve the impossible….they own their outcomes and know the only thing that influences their destiny is THEM What do legendary leaders have that the rest of us don’t? - * Superhuman Accountability - the refusal to blame others, but rather the acceptance that all of our outcomes are within our ability to change What do legendary leaders have that the rest of us don’t?<br /> <br /> * Superhuman Accountability - the refusal to blame others, but rather the acceptance that all of our outcomes are within our ability to change<br /> * This is what allows people to achieve the impossible….they own their outcomes and know the only thing that influences their destiny is THEM Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 22 – Continuous Improvement IV – How to Get Honest Feedback https://badassagile.com/2017/08/14/episode-22-continuous-improvement-iv-how-to-get-honest-feedback/ Mon, 14 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/25945713/ How do we level-up feedback skills to build a super-charged dream team? * You will have to go first * You will have to be vulnerable * You will need to leverage and build trust * You need to build a sense of accountability and duty How do we level-up feedback skills to build a super-charged dream team? - * You will have to go first * You will have to be vulnerable * You will need to leverage and build trust * You need to build a sense of accountability and duty How do we level-up feedback skills to build a super-charged dream team? <br /> <br /> * You will have to go first<br /> * You will have to be vulnerable<br /> * You will need to leverage and build trust<br /> * You need to build a sense of accountability and duty Fuse Chamber, Inc full false On Transformation https://badassagile.com/2017/08/07/on-transformation/ Mon, 07 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/25794203/ What is the badass’ contribution to Agile at Scale, or any large scale organization? * The bigger it gets, the more it seeks certainty and safety. There’s nothing theoretically wrong with that * Scaling will alway be a compromise between predictability and agility * Try to infuse agile mindsets and principles everywhere you go. That alone has the potential for massive improvement. * A badass is not strictly agile. A badass is someone tenacious enough to work tirelessly to find the right balance What is the badass’ contribution to Agile at Scale, or any large scale organization? - * The bigger it gets, the more it seeks certainty and safety. There’s nothing theoretically wrong with that * Scaling will alway be a compromise between predi... What is the badass’ contribution to Agile at Scale, or any large scale organization?<br /> <br /> * The bigger it gets, the more it seeks certainty and safety. There’s nothing theoretically wrong with that<br /> * Scaling will alway be a compromise between predictability and agility<br /> * Try to infuse agile mindsets and principles everywhere you go. That alone has the potential for massive improvement.<br /> * A badass is not strictly agile. A badass is someone tenacious enough to work tirelessly to find the right balance Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Checkpoint – Step Up Your Badass Game https://badassagile.com/2017/08/03/checkpoint-step-up-your-badass-game/ Thu, 03 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/25652902/ How do all these podcast episodes make you more badass? * Integration of all the mindsets and habits are key. We focus on fundamentals * Each episode gives you some practical implementation advice - use it. * Review old episodes - as you grow, they will provide deeper wisdom * As you listen to this checkpoint, decide which areas need work and go back to revisit the appropriate episodes How do all these podcast episodes make you more badass? - * Integration of all the mindsets and habits are key. We focus on fundamentals * Each episode gives you some practical implementation advice - use it. * Review old episodes - as you grow, How do all these podcast episodes make you more badass?<br /> <br /> * Integration of all the mindsets and habits are key. We focus on fundamentals<br /> * Each episode gives you some practical implementation advice - use it. <br /> * Review old episodes - as you grow, they will provide deeper wisdom<br /> * As you listen to this checkpoint, decide which areas need work and go back to revisit the appropriate episodes Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 21 – Continuous Improvement III – Awareness Techniques of Elite Leaders https://badassagile.com/2017/07/31/episode-21-continuous-improvement-iii-awareness-techniques-of-elite-leaders/ Mon, 31 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/25623630/ In Personal and Team performance, How do you overcome blind spots so you can see your own gaps - and that of others - clearly and objectively so you can supercharge your continuous improvement? * You need to be in tune with Actions and Reactions, and what causes them - both yours and other people's * You need to be able to separate stimulus, or triggers, from the automatic responses and thoughts they invoke * You need to learn how to put some room between triggers, your responses, and action * Use Silent Reflection and In-Flight Internal Checks to build this skill * See Also Episode 18 on Control In Personal and Team performance, How do you overcome blind spots so you can see your own gaps - and that of others - clearly and objectively so you can supercharge your continuous improvement? - * You need to be in tune with Actions and Reactions, In Personal and Team performance, How do you overcome blind spots so you can see your own gaps - and that of others - clearly and objectively so you can supercharge your continuous improvement?<br /> <br /> * You need to be in tune with Actions and Reactions, and what causes them - both yours and other people's<br /> * You need to be able to separate stimulus, or triggers, from the automatic responses and thoughts they invoke<br /> * You need to learn how to put some room between triggers, your responses, and action<br /> * Use Silent Reflection and In-Flight Internal Checks to build this skill<br /> * See Also Episode 18 on Control Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 20 – Continuous Improvement II – Self Reflection https://badassagile.com/2017/07/24/episode-20-continuous-improvement-ii-self-reflection/ Mon, 24 Jul 2017 12:51:20 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/25470427/ Why do we fail to address areas of greatest need by never really getting to the big pain points? * We need to measure ourselves against goals we set for achieving our vision * We need to practice looking at our strengths and gaps every day Why do we fail to address areas of greatest need by never really getting to the big pain points? - * We need to measure ourselves against goals we set for achieving our vision * We need to practice looking at our strengths and gaps every day Why do we fail to address areas of greatest need by never really getting to the big pain points?<br /> <br /> * We need to measure ourselves against goals we set for achieving our vision<br /> * We need to practice looking at our strengths and gaps every day Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Fuse Chamber Cross-Post – “The Secrets of the 2%” https://badassagile.com/2017/07/20/fuse-chamber-cross-post-the-secrets-of-the-2/ Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:50:20 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/25385463/ THIS IS A CROSS POST from my podcast for artists and entrepreneurs. I accidentally posted this to Badass Agile and removed it; however it was one of my more popular episodes so I added it here anyway! See you next week. THIS IS A CROSS POST from my podcast for artists and entrepreneurs. I accidentally posted this to Badass Agile and removed it; however it was one of my more popular episodes so I added it here anyway! See you next week. THIS IS A CROSS POST from my podcast for artists and entrepreneurs. I accidentally posted this to Badass Agile and removed it; however it was one of my more popular episodes so I added it here anyway! See you next week. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 19 – Continuous Improvement I – Retrospectives https://badassagile.com/2017/07/17/episode-19-continuous-improvement-i-retrospectives/ Mon, 17 Jul 2017 05:34:29 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/25290342/ Why do we really do retrospectives, and what qualities must they have to be truly powerful and effective * Retrospectives are about a continuous improvement mindset * Making changes should be aggressive, prioritized and experimental. * Everyone is involved. Executive/Leadership too. * Feedback must be meaningful, honest and democratic. Outcome-based is better than behaviour-based. Why do we really do retrospectives, and what qualities must they have to be truly powerful and effective - * Retrospectives are about a continuous improvement mindset * Making changes should be aggressive, prioritized and experimental. Why do we really do retrospectives, and what qualities must they have to be truly powerful and effective<br /> <br /> * Retrospectives are about a continuous improvement mindset<br /> * Making changes should be aggressive, prioritized and experimental.<br /> * Everyone is involved. Executive/Leadership too.<br /> * Feedback must be meaningful, honest and democratic. Outcome-based is better than behaviour-based. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 18 – Badass Leadership – Control https://badassagile.com/2017/07/03/episode-18-badass-leadership-control/ Mon, 03 Jul 2017 11:45:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/24944148/ How do you become the leader you’ve always wanted to be? What qualities does a badass have that makes other people trust and follow their leadership? * A Badass Leader exhibits control * We discuss Two kinds of struggle - chaos (fight-or-flight, rational fear) and triggering irrational fear (ego-based) * How you react is everything. Negativity, fear are self-propelling and spread virally * Finally we discuss 9 rules for staying in control, and how this affects the kind of leader people perceive and experience you to be. How do you become the leader you’ve always wanted to be? What qualities does a badass have that makes other people trust and follow their leadership? - * A Badass Leader exhibits control * We discuss Two kinds of struggle - chaos (fight-or-flight, How do you become the leader you’ve always wanted to be? What qualities does a badass have that makes other people trust and follow their leadership?<br /> <br /> * A Badass Leader exhibits control<br /> * We discuss Two kinds of struggle - chaos (fight-or-flight, rational fear) and triggering irrational fear (ego-based)<br /> * How you react is everything. Negativity, fear are self-propelling and spread virally<br /> * Finally we discuss 9 rules for staying in control, and how this affects the kind of leader people perceive and experience you to be. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false 19 Episode 17 – Focus Part V – Freedom from Distractions https://badassagile.com/2017/06/27/episode-17-focus-part-v-freedom-from-distractions/ Tue, 27 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/24815791/ In this episode, we explore some techniques that are often overlooked when examining team performance and productivity - being able to focus exclusively and free from distractions. From team co-location to multitasking to room noise, distractions cause people to shift focus from what's important to whatever is popping up in front of them. In these environments it is difficult for teams to thrive. We look at the importance of freedom from distractions for doing focused work in this final episode of the series on Focus. In this episode, we explore some techniques that are often overlooked when examining team performance and productivity - being able to focus exclusively and free from distractions. - From team co-location to multitasking to room noise, In this episode, we explore some techniques that are often overlooked when examining team performance and productivity - being able to focus exclusively and free from distractions.<br /> <br /> From team co-location to multitasking to room noise, distractions cause people to shift focus from what's important to whatever is popping up in front of them. In these environments it is difficult for teams to thrive. We look at the importance of freedom from distractions for doing focused work in this final episode of the series on Focus. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 16 – Focus IV – Decisions https://badassagile.com/2017/06/21/episode-16-focus-iv-decisions/ Wed, 21 Jun 2017 05:55:42 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/24655276/ The quality of the decisions we make determine our success. That's a lot of weight to carry, and as a result we place too much importance on being 'ready' to make decisions - so we make them slowly, and the outcomes are seldom better than when we decide quickly. In this episode we are reminded of Badass qualities, how they can help us make better decisions faster, how Agile can support and foster more efficient decisions, and how to get the courage to make more decisions and stand up for the consequences - on behalf of ourselves or our teams - so we can become better leaders. The quality of the decisions we make determine our success. That's a lot of weight to carry, and as a result we place too much importance on being 'ready' to make decisions - so we make them slowly, and the outcomes are seldom better than when we deci... The quality of the decisions we make determine our success. That's a lot of weight to carry, and as a result we place too much importance on being 'ready' to make decisions - so we make them slowly, and the outcomes are seldom better than when we decide quickly.<br /> <br /> In this episode we are reminded of Badass qualities, how they can help us make better decisions faster, how Agile can support and foster more efficient decisions, and how to get the courage to make more decisions and stand up for the consequences - on behalf of ourselves or our teams - so we can become better leaders. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 15 – Focus III – Discipline and Resilience https://badassagile.com/2017/06/13/episode-15-focus-iii-discipline-and-resilience/ Tue, 13 Jun 2017 09:26:14 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/24447235/ Continuing our series on the mindset/habit pairs that create great leaders and great teams, this episode discusses two very important elements of Doing Focused Work - Discipline and Resilience. The ability to work consistently and reliably, as well as the ability to endure hardship (and in fact embrace it) bring serious competitive edge to you, your teams and your organization. We discuss how Discipline and Resilience affect performance in an Agile setting and outside of the team - in your daily life. Finally we discuss simple techniques to grow your discipline and grit. Continuing our series on the mindset/habit pairs that create great leaders and great teams, this episode discusses two very important elements of Doing Focused Work - Discipline and Resilience. The ability to work consistently and reliably, Continuing our series on the mindset/habit pairs that create great leaders and great teams, this episode discusses two very important elements of Doing Focused Work - Discipline and Resilience. The ability to work consistently and reliably, as well as the ability to endure hardship (and in fact embrace it) bring serious competitive edge to you, your teams and your organization. We discuss how Discipline and Resilience affect performance in an Agile setting and outside of the team - in your daily life. Finally we discuss simple techniques to grow your discipline and grit. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Use a Habit Tracker https://badassagile.com/2017/06/05/use-a-habit-tracker/ Mon, 05 Jun 2017 15:11:25 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/24239879/ While recovering from a nasty head cold that has destroyed my voice, I'll keep you guys busy with a short tip on that helps with new mindset/habit pairs - using a habit tracker. If you truly want to become more badass and develop mastery over your leadership game, you will need to change and correct a number of behaviours. Pick a few you know you want to change and use technology as a lever...habit trackers can help accelerate wherever it is you want to go. While recovering from a nasty head cold that has destroyed my voice, I'll keep you guys busy with a short tip on that helps with new mindset/habit pairs - using a habit tracker. If you truly want to become more badass and develop mastery over your le... While recovering from a nasty head cold that has destroyed my voice, I'll keep you guys busy with a short tip on that helps with new mindset/habit pairs - using a habit tracker. If you truly want to become more badass and develop mastery over your leadership game, you will need to change and correct a number of behaviours. Pick a few you know you want to change and use technology as a lever...habit trackers can help accelerate wherever it is you want to go. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Become a Social Observer https://badassagile.com/2017/05/29/become-a-social-observer/ Mon, 29 May 2017 14:51:41 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/24052083/ In this interlude, we consider the edge you can claim by looking for people who are unsure in social situations. The habit of paying attention to your body language and that of others allows you to negotiate and influence much more effectively. This short podcast suggests some tips to get you started. In this interlude, we consider the edge you can claim by looking for people who are unsure in social situations. The habit of paying attention to your body language and that of others allows you to negotiate and influence much more effectively. In this interlude, we consider the edge you can claim by looking for people who are unsure in social situations. The habit of paying attention to your body language and that of others allows you to negotiate and influence much more effectively. This short podcast suggests some tips to get you started. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Your Job Is Change https://badassagile.com/2017/05/23/your-job-is-change/ Tue, 23 May 2017 11:42:42 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/23884376/ In this episode, we touch on the sometimes delicate issue of people who resist change. More than any other skill, our economy demands adaptability. The landscape is ever-evolving, and we are expected to be more than 'trained and knowledgeable'. What was relevant yesterday may not be relevant tomorrow. Agile teaches us adaptability - the skill of reacting to a changing current and course correcting with grace and speed. Particularly in new transformations, your team must adopt this mindset and skill to survive the the change. In this episode, we touch on the sometimes delicate issue of people who resist change. More than any other skill, our economy demands adaptability. The landscape is ever-evolving, and we are expected to be more than 'trained and knowledgeable'. In this episode, we touch on the sometimes delicate issue of people who resist change. More than any other skill, our economy demands adaptability. The landscape is ever-evolving, and we are expected to be more than 'trained and knowledgeable'. What was relevant yesterday may not be relevant tomorrow. Agile teaches us adaptability - the skill of reacting to a changing current and course correcting with grace and speed. Particularly in new transformations, your team must adopt this mindset and skill to survive the the change. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false How a Badass Deals With Haters https://badassagile.com/2017/05/15/how-a-badass-deals-with-haters/ Mon, 15 May 2017 04:45:43 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/23617805/ In this episode, we look at the nature and motives of a 'hater', and, recognizing that they are inevitable but wholly irrelevant to your mission, address the best mindset for handling them. In this episode, we look at the nature and motives of a 'hater', and, recognizing that they are inevitable but wholly irrelevant to your mission, address the best mindset for handling them. In this episode, we look at the nature and motives of a 'hater', and, recognizing that they are inevitable but wholly irrelevant to your mission, address the best mindset for handling them. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 14 – The Badass Keys – Focus II – Breaking Bigger things into Smaller Things https://badassagile.com/2017/05/15/episode-14-the-badass-keys-focus-ii-breaking-bigger-things-into-smaller-things/ Mon, 15 May 2017 04:38:44 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/23617804/ This episode continues the 'Focus' series of Badass Agile Mindset/Habit pairs by examining how breaking larger goals into smaller chunks makes them more achievable. Similar to the Sprint concept of scope management, inherent in this technique are a number of mind-hacks that make it easier to stay motivated and focused when faced with overwhelming difficulty or complexity. This episode continues the 'Focus' series of Badass Agile Mindset/Habit pairs by examining how breaking larger goals into smaller chunks makes them more achievable. Similar to the Sprint concept of scope management, This episode continues the 'Focus' series of Badass Agile Mindset/Habit pairs by examining how breaking larger goals into smaller chunks makes them more achievable. Similar to the Sprint concept of scope management, inherent in this technique are a number of mind-hacks that make it easier to stay motivated and focused when faced with overwhelming difficulty or complexity. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 13 – The Badass Agile Keys – Focus I – Prioritization https://badassagile.com/2017/05/09/episode-13-the-badass-agile-keys-focus-i-prioritization/ Tue, 09 May 2017 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/23444733/ In this episode, we discuss the first of the mindset/habit pairs that comprise Badass Agile - Focus. Focus has many variations and components; in this episode we will look at the importance of prioritization. Although we commonly think of prioritization as being directly related to the product backlog and value delivery, it needs to be applied to everything we do as practitioners. In this episode, we discuss the first of the mindset/habit pairs that comprise Badass Agile - Focus. Focus has many variations and components; in this episode we will look at the importance of prioritization. In this episode, we discuss the first of the mindset/habit pairs that comprise Badass Agile - Focus.<br /> Focus has many variations and components; in this episode we will look at the importance of prioritization. Although we commonly think of prioritization as being directly related to the product backlog and value delivery, it needs to be applied to everything we do as practitioners. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Surround Yourself With Inspiration https://badassagile.com/2017/05/03/surround-yourself-with-inspiration/ Wed, 03 May 2017 16:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/23234542/ If great leaders and badasses are made, not born, how do you become one? This podcast discusses a number of different techniques. but this episode reveals one of the most overlooked and underused - keep yourself inspired every chance you get. We have so many options in the physical and digital realm to learn new things, and to get 'virtual coaching' by reading and hearing the words of the masters who have gone before us. To experience it once is to learn; to hear it repeated over and over, at times when we need it most (and sometimes when we don't) ensures that your game is continuously improving. If great leaders and badasses are made, not born, how do you become one? This podcast discusses a number of different techniques. but this episode reveals one of the most overlooked and underused - keep yourself inspired every chance you get. If great leaders and badasses are made, not born, how do you become one? This podcast discusses a number of different techniques. but this episode reveals one of the most overlooked and underused - keep yourself inspired every chance you get. We have so many options in the physical and digital realm to learn new things, and to get 'virtual coaching' by reading and hearing the words of the masters who have gone before us. To experience it once is to learn; to hear it repeated over and over, at times when we need it most (and sometimes when we don't) ensures that your game is continuously improving. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 12 – The Problem Of Bigness https://badassagile.com/2017/05/01/episode-12-the-problem-of-bigness/ Mon, 01 May 2017 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/23233664/ In this Episode, I'll discuss the source of so much mindset dissonance in spreading Agile (and elite leadership) in large-scale organizations. The need for safety, certainty and sameness - and outright fear - govern so much of how we think and how we build and lead. The solution rests with us - the Badass Agile tribe - and our ability to ship something incredible, one team at a time. In this Episode, I'll discuss the source of so much mindset dissonance in spreading Agile (and elite leadership) in large-scale organizations. The need for safety, certainty and sameness - and outright fear - govern so much of how we think and how we... In this Episode, I'll discuss the source of so much mindset dissonance in spreading Agile (and elite leadership) in large-scale organizations. The need for safety, certainty and sameness - and outright fear - govern so much of how we think and how we build and lead. The solution rests with us - the Badass Agile tribe - and our ability to ship something incredible, one team at a time. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 11 – What Makes Agile Work https://badassagile.com/2017/04/24/episode-11-what-makes-agile-work/ Mon, 24 Apr 2017 11:36:54 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/23058093/ An exploration of why Agile really 'works' - creating better product, hopefully more quickly and efficiently, with happier teams. These principles - Focus, Continuous Improvement, Adaptive Planning, and 'Team' are the mindsets and behaviours that actually produce the results - and they are the same principles and mindsets used by athletes, artists, achievers and leaders around the world. An exploration of why Agile really 'works' - creating better product, hopefully more quickly and efficiently, with happier teams. These principles - Focus, Continuous Improvement, Adaptive Planning, and 'Team' are the mindsets and behaviours that actu... An exploration of why Agile really 'works' - creating better product, hopefully more quickly and efficiently, with happier teams. These principles - Focus, Continuous Improvement, Adaptive Planning, and 'Team' are the mindsets and behaviours that actually produce the results - and they are the same principles and mindsets used by athletes, artists, achievers and leaders around the world. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 10 – Becoming Badass Part III – Knowing https://badassagile.com/2017/04/17/episode-10-becoming-badass-part-iii-knowing/ Mon, 17 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/22853342/ Whatever you think to be real is real, whether its true or not. Your perceptions and interpretations of the world create automatic physical responses in your mind and body that further reinforce how you think and feel. The actual truth of the situation may not be available to you - you go on what you know. So let’s try Knowing differently. This podcast examines the methods and effects of simply believing your own leadership skill and capacity to achieve. Whatever you think to be real is real, whether its true or not. Your perceptions and interpretations of the world create automatic physical responses in your mind and body that further reinforce how you think and feel. Whatever you think to be real is real, whether its true or not. Your perceptions and interpretations of the world create automatic physical responses in your mind and body that further reinforce how you think and feel. The actual truth of the situation may not be available to you - you go on what you know. So let’s try Knowing differently. This podcast examines the methods and effects of simply believing your own leadership skill and capacity to achieve. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 9 – Spreading Excellence https://badassagile.com/2017/04/10/episode-9-spreading-excellence/ Mon, 10 Apr 2017 12:02:12 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/22691902/ In this episode, we discuss how to spread excellence through an organization using Agile means and mindsets. Rather than analyzing and and strategizing endlessly to roll out Agile to an entire organization - which will take way longer than you can afford to start yielding any sort of benefit or advantage - simply choose a high-priority project that feels like a natural fit for agile (can ship early and often, has a willing and supportive business and technical team, etc) and focus on doing that one project with excellence. You will attract the right kind of attention from people who are willing to try something new. Create an awesome fire and allow others seeking light to come to it! In this episode, we discuss how to spread excellence through an organization using Agile means and mindsets. Rather than analyzing and and strategizing endlessly to roll out Agile to an entire organization - which will take way longer than you can aff... In this episode, we discuss how to spread excellence through an organization using Agile means and mindsets. Rather than analyzing and and strategizing endlessly to roll out Agile to an entire organization - which will take way longer than you can afford to start yielding any sort of benefit or advantage - simply choose a high-priority project that feels like a natural fit for agile (can ship early and often, has a willing and supportive business and technical team, etc) and focus on doing that one project with excellence. You will attract the right kind of attention from people who are willing to try something new. Create an awesome fire and allow others seeking light to come to it! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Reason Is Everything https://badassagile.com/2017/04/03/reason-is-everything/ Mon, 03 Apr 2017 13:33:24 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/22498095/ In this short episode, we look at why "reason for doing" matters when influencing and leading others - both Your reasons, and Theirs. We discuss a tip for building trust with new teams - a technique that is often overlooked but builds instant connection and allows you to keep that connection level high going forward. In this short episode, we look at why "reason for doing" matters when influencing and leading others - both Your reasons, and Theirs. We discuss a tip for building trust with new teams - a technique that is often overlooked but builds instant connecti... In this short episode, we look at why "reason for doing" matters when influencing and leading others - both Your reasons, and Theirs. We discuss a tip for building trust with new teams - a technique that is often overlooked but builds instant connection and allows you to keep that connection level high going forward. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 8 – The Badass Agile Ethos https://badassagile.com/2017/03/27/episode-8-the-badass-agile-ethos/ Mon, 27 Mar 2017 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/22149530/ In this episode, we forge a creed for our tribe; a statement of beliefs and values that define our culture. This is your National Anthem Like all things Agile, this will be refined and improved over time. For now, if you wish to be part of something exceptional, adopt this creed, if it inspires you, or create your own. In this episode, we forge a creed for our tribe; a statement of beliefs and values that define our culture. This is your National Anthem - Like all things Agile, this will be refined and improved over time. For now, In this episode, we forge a creed for our tribe; a statement of beliefs and values that define our culture. This is your National Anthem<br /> <br /> Like all things Agile, this will be refined and improved over time. For now, if you wish to be part of something exceptional, adopt this creed, if it inspires you, or create your own. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 7 – Becoming Badass Part II – Confidence and Core Values https://badassagile.com/2017/03/20/episode-7-becoming-badass-part-ii-confidence-and-core-values/ Mon, 20 Mar 2017 11:45:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/21960405/ Welcome back. In this episode we will carry on with the idea of ‘Becoming Badass’. Remember Why we’re here. To create an elite tribe of leaders, using the principles of Agile to strengthen our personal practice; and to bring your improved game back to our teams and our leadership. We started with an orientation of the principles and philosophies, then, we took on the fundamentals of making a commitment to serve, setting a vision for ourselves, our teams and our product, and how to break down all previous notions of what you are and what you’re capable of so we can build back up stronger. Mindset And Habit Pairs Now its time to integrate new mindset and habit pairs. These pairs are all about choosing a new way of seeing, understanding, AND new ways of behaving. The mindset powers the habit, and the habit reinforces the mindset. Review - Badass Mindset/Habit Pair - The Body The body will not betray what the mind thinks and feels. Your face and your body is the interface through which the world will experience your massiveness. Your badass self. Adopt the posture of the confident person. Stand straight up, with your chest out. Chin up. Make your body still; when you do move, move with purpose. Move intentionally. Think about what movements you are about to make before you make them. Do this for a week. Does it change how others respond to you? More importantly, did it change how you feel about yourself? Check out Ted Talk - Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are. Assuming you have done that for a week, the next step, as covered in Podcast 2 was to have a picture of your future. Know who you are, what you stand for, where you are going. Before we hit the next step, your assignment for this week, let’s recap the Badass principles: A badass: 1. Has a Compelling Picture of The Future - know what they want. know what they stand for 2. Doesn't care what others think 3. Doesn’t care about positional authority 4. Won’t rest until they’re the best 5. Is always In complete control of their states - emotional, physical, mental Everything they do and say oozes badass. And they don’t even have to try. 6. Is Already good enough - never seeking approval of others, attention 7. Is Unafraid to fail and be wrong, learn by experimentation, completely accountable for their mistakes 8. Always goes first 9. Never Quits 10. Values their time as a precious commodity 11. Doesn’t value certainty or safety, so they break rules repeatedly. They live and learn best at the edge of their fears. 12. Maintains humour and levity 13. Never Apologizes for Who they Are So now that you have your vision, what do you do? Start to live by your core values. No matter what. Look at the following badass values: 1. #2 - Doesn't care what others think 2. #3 - Doesn’t care about positional authority, 3. #11 - Doesn’t value certainty or safety, so they break rules repeatedly. They live and learn best at the edge of their fears, and 4. # 13 - Never Apologizes for Who they Are A badass lives and learns best at the edge of her fears. Fear of rejection. Fear of loss. Fear of uncertainty. Next time you are asked do something you don’t believe in doing, something not aligned to your values and vision, just say “sorry, that’s not what I do”. The secret to being hyper productive is to do things that you believe in and truly want. Being aligned to your core values. Living your vision. This week, find a way to live with courage, to re-think how you and your team operates so that it aligns to what you truly believe. Welcome back. In this episode we will carry on with the idea of ‘Becoming Badass’. - Remember Why we’re here. To create an elite tribe of leaders, using the principles of Agile to strengthen our personal practice; and to bring your improved ... Welcome back. In this episode we will carry on with the idea of ‘Becoming Badass’. <br /> <br /> Remember Why we’re here. To create an elite tribe of leaders, using the principles of Agile to strengthen our personal practice; and to bring your improved game back to our teams and our leadership. <br /> <br /> We started with an orientation of the principles and philosophies, then, we took on the fundamentals of making a commitment to serve, setting a vision for ourselves, our teams and our product, and how to break down all previous notions of what you are and what you’re capable of so we can build back up stronger. <br /> <br /> <br /> Mindset And Habit Pairs<br /> <br /> Now its time to integrate new mindset and habit pairs. These pairs are all about choosing a new way of seeing, understanding, AND new ways of behaving. The mindset powers the habit, and the habit reinforces the mindset. <br /> <br /> Review - Badass Mindset/Habit Pair - The Body<br /> <br /> The body will not betray what the mind thinks and feels. Your face and your body is the interface through which the world will experience your massiveness. Your badass self. <br /> <br /> Adopt the posture of the confident person. Stand straight up, with your chest out. Chin up. Make your body still; when you do move, move with purpose. Move intentionally. Think about what movements you are about to make before you make them. <br /> <br /> Do this for a week. Does it change how others respond to you? More importantly, did it change how you feel about yourself? Check out Ted Talk - Amy Cuddy: Your body language shapes who you are. <br /> <br /> Assuming you have done that for a week, the next step, as covered in Podcast 2 was to have a picture of your future. Know who you are, what you stand for, where you are going.<br /> <br /> Before we hit the next step, your assignment for this week, let’s recap the Badass principles:<br /> <br /> A badass:<br /> <br /> 1. Has a Compelling Picture of The Future - know what they want. know what they stand for <br /> 2. Doesn't care what others think<br /> 3. Doesn’t care about positional authority<br /> 4. Won’t rest until they’re the best <br /> 5. Is always In complete control of their states - emotional, physical, mental Everything they do and say oozes badass. And they don’t even have to try.<br /> 6. Is Already good enough - never seeking approval of others, attention <br /> 7. Is Unafraid to fail and be wrong, learn by experimentation, completely accountable for their mistakes<br /> 8. Always goes first <br /> 9. Never Quits<br /> 10. Values their time as a precious commodity <br /> 11. Doesn’t value certainty or safety, so they break rules repeatedly. They live and learn best at the edge of their fears. <br /> 12. Maintains humour and levity<br /> 13. Never Apologizes for Who they Are<br /> <br /> So now that you have your vision, what do you do? Start to live by your core values. No matter what. Look at the following badass values:<br /> <br /> 1. #2 - Doesn't care what others think<br /> 2. #3 - Doesn’t care about positional authority, <br /> 3. #11 - Doesn’t value certainty or safety, so they break rules repeatedly. They live and learn best at the edge of their fears, and <br /> 4. # 13 - Never Apologizes for Who they Are<br /> <br /> A badass lives and learns best at the edge of her fears. Fear of rejection. Fear of loss. Fear of uncertainty. Next time you are asked do something you don’t believe in doing, something not aligned to your values and vision, just say “sorry, that’s not what I do”. <br /> <br /> The secret to being hyper productive is to do things that you believe in and truly want. Being aligned to your core values. Living your vision. <br /> <br /> This week, find a way to live with courage, to re-think how you and your team operates so that it aligns to what you truly believe. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 6 – Breaking It Down To Build It Back Up Again https://badassagile.com/2017/03/13/episode-6-breaking-it-down-to-build-it-back-up-again/ Mon, 13 Mar 2017 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/21788104/ In this final episode in the orientation section of the podcast, we talk about how we have to tear everything down so we can build it up again - unlearning bad mindsets and habits so we can replace them with new, badass ones. In this final episode in the orientation section of the podcast, we talk about how we have to tear everything down so we can build it up again - unlearning bad mindsets and habits so we can replace them with new, badass ones. In this final episode in the orientation section of the podcast, we talk about how we have to tear everything down so we can build it up again - unlearning bad mindsets and habits so we can replace them with new, badass ones. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 5 – Vision https://badassagile.com/2017/03/06/episode-5-vision/ Mon, 06 Mar 2017 12:45:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/21578806/ In this Episode we take the Badass Philosophy Further by discussing the importance and benefits of Visioning. We introduce the first Mindset+Habit Pair to help you create a personal vision as a leader, a vision for your team, your product and your sprints. We discuss: -Where We are in the Badass Learning Arc -Reintroduction to the Badass Agile Philosophy -Vision is Badass, Vision is Agile, Vision is Excellence -An Example of Vision -What is a Great Visionary? -Why Vision? What will having a vision do for you? Why is it essential -Mindset + Habit Pairs -Creating a Vision for You -Creating a Vision for Your Team (The Team Creed) -Creating a Vision for the Sprint -Creating a Vision for your Product -Next-Level Pro Tip In this Episode we take the Badass Philosophy Further by discussing the importance and benefits of Visioning. We introduce the first Mindset+Habit Pair to help you create a personal vision as a leader, a vision for your team, In this Episode we take the Badass Philosophy Further by discussing the importance and benefits of Visioning. We introduce the first Mindset+Habit Pair to help you create a personal vision as a leader, a vision for your team, your product and your sprints.<br /> <br /> We discuss:<br /> -Where We are in the Badass Learning Arc<br /> -Reintroduction to the Badass Agile Philosophy<br /> -Vision is Badass, Vision is Agile, Vision is Excellence<br /> -An Example of Vision<br /> -What is a Great Visionary?<br /> -Why Vision? What will having a vision do for you? Why is it essential<br /> -Mindset + Habit Pairs<br /> -Creating a Vision for You<br /> -Creating a Vision for Your Team (The Team Creed)<br /> -Creating a Vision for the Sprint<br /> -Creating a Vision for your Product<br /> -Next-Level Pro Tip Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 4 – Becoming a Leader – Making the Decision To Lead https://badassagile.com/2017/02/27/episode-4-becoming-a-leader-making-the-decision-to-lead/ Mon, 27 Feb 2017 12:30:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/21349915/ We are here to build an elite tribe of leaders. People who advance the cause of agile by bringing excellence to their practice. By bringing those leadership skills that allow you to make a difference. And people who advance the cause of leadership by rising their people up improve our collective leadership game. This journey starts with a decision to be badass. The Decision To lead.. In a way, you "answer the call". We need people who are 1) willing to do the hard work of doing what they say they will do, 2) prepared to share their wisdom with others, 3) willing to not only teach but nurture and develop talent in others….But most importantly, we need people who are willing to lean into the fight. This is hard work. This is sacrifice. This is constant, lifelong learning. And demand for this skill set will never disappear. This is not like learning a new computer skill, new process, or new methodology. The need for great leadership will never die. And the skills required will never change. There are no shortcuts. There is no instant fix. If you start today you will be one day ahead of anyone who starts tomorrow. And years ahead of people who decide to wait. People who haven't yet heard the call. When you make the decision to lead, you’re making the decision to not just be an active member of the team, to be an incredibly hard worker, but instead to be willing to go first. You'll often be required to put yourself before others, you will often be required to stand in front of your team in harms way. You'll be required to hold yourself to a higher standard than everyone else-all eyes will be on you. But if you're ready for the challenge. If you're not only willing to be different, but if you feel it burning in your soul to be exceptional, to effect real change in your world, then you have already answered the question. You have already put your hand up. Congratulations, and welcome to this very elite club. You are now a member. You may be imperfect, like all of us, but you are growing. You are now a leader. Stay badass. We are here to build an elite tribe of leaders. People who advance the cause of agile by bringing excellence to their practice. By bringing those leadership skills that allow you to make a difference. And people who advance the cause of leadership by r... We are here to build an elite tribe of leaders. People who advance the cause of agile by bringing excellence to their practice. By bringing those leadership skills that allow you to make a difference. And people who advance the cause of leadership by rising their people up improve our collective leadership game.<br /> <br /> This journey starts with a decision to be badass. The Decision To lead.. In a way, you "answer the call". <br /> <br /> We need people who are 1) willing to do the hard work of doing what they say they will do, 2) prepared to share their wisdom with others, 3) willing to not only teach but nurture and develop talent in others….But most importantly, we need people who are willing to lean into the fight.<br /> <br /> This is hard work. This is sacrifice. This is constant, lifelong learning. And demand for this skill set will never disappear. This is not like learning a new computer skill, new process, or new methodology.<br /> <br /> The need for great leadership will never die. And the skills required will never change. There are no shortcuts. There is no instant fix. If you start today you will be one day ahead of anyone who starts tomorrow. And years ahead of people who decide to wait. People who haven't yet heard the call.<br /> <br /> When you make the decision to lead, you’re making the decision to not just be an active member of the team, to be an incredibly hard worker, but instead to be willing to go first. You'll often be required to put yourself before others, you will often be required to stand in front of your team in harms way.<br /> <br /> You'll be required to hold yourself to a higher standard than everyone else-all eyes will be on you.<br /> <br /> But if you're ready for the challenge. If you're not only willing to be different, but if you feel it burning in your soul to be exceptional, to effect real change in your world, then you have already answered the question. You have already put your hand up.<br /> <br /> Congratulations, and welcome to this very elite club. You are now a member. You may be imperfect, like all of us, but you are growing. You are now a leader. <br /> <br /> Stay badass. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Basics – How I Teach Badass Agile https://badassagile.com/2017/02/26/basics-how-i-teach-badass-agile/ Sun, 26 Feb 2017 23:30:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/21348916/ Before you get too far into the weekly lessons and practices, I want to give you an overview of the the 'syllabus' at a high level so you know what to expect, and where to start if you're new. The concept behind Badass Agile is that the techniques that make you a great Agile team member also make you a great leader, and vice-versa. By strengthening your Agile/Scrum technique you will be learning and practicing the fundamentals of leadership in general, and by strengthening your leadership skill you will strengthen your team, product and Agile practice. It starts with the Decision to Lead, which is covered in Episode 4. After that, you need to orient yourself in the main principles of excellence and greatness, while forging a vision for your future - and that of your team. In this way, you know what targets you're shooting for. Once oriented, you can then begin to integrate new ways of thinking and doing that bring about greatness. These are the mindsets and habits of the greatest leaders in every arena - business, innovation, arts, athletics, and even the military. You'll learn, one by one, how to gain mastery over yourself and your environment by studying and then practicing these traits. We will continually go back and deepen our understanding and our practice as we go - there will always be fresh, new content and ideas. We will also learn how to expand those excellence habits outside the Agile sphere and into the landscape of the rest of your life. Finally, we will also be learning how to create tribes - people who are willing to follow your lead - so that they are happy, fulfilled, and effective. My hope is that you will be able to pass along these excellence habits and make badasses out of your teams as well! Before you get too far into the weekly lessons and practices, I want to give you an overview of the the 'syllabus' at a high level so you know what to expect, and where to start if you're new. - The concept behind Badass Agile is that the techniques t... Before you get too far into the weekly lessons and practices, I want to give you an overview of the the 'syllabus' at a high level so you know what to expect, and where to start if you're new.<br /> <br /> The concept behind Badass Agile is that the techniques that make you a great Agile team member also make you a great leader, and vice-versa. By strengthening your Agile/Scrum technique you will be learning and practicing the fundamentals of leadership in general, and by strengthening your leadership skill you will strengthen your team, product and Agile practice.<br /> <br /> It starts with the Decision to Lead, which is covered in Episode 4. After that, you need to orient yourself in the main principles of excellence and greatness, while forging a vision for your future - and that of your team. In this way, you know what targets you're shooting for.<br /> <br /> Once oriented, you can then begin to integrate new ways of thinking and doing that bring about greatness. These are the mindsets and habits of the greatest leaders in every arena - business, innovation, arts, athletics, and even the military. You'll learn, one by one, how to gain mastery over yourself and your environment by studying and then practicing these traits.<br /> <br /> We will continually go back and deepen our understanding and our practice as we go - there will always be fresh, new content and ideas. We will also learn how to expand those excellence habits outside the Agile sphere and into the landscape of the rest of your life. Finally, we will also be learning how to create tribes - people who are willing to follow your lead - so that they are happy, fulfilled, and effective. My hope is that you will be able to pass along these excellence habits and make badasses out of your teams as well! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 3 – The Leader’s Mindset https://badassagile.com/2017/02/20/episode-3-the-leaders-mindset/ Mon, 20 Feb 2017 11:45:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/21167240/ In this episode, we discuss how leadership opportunities are not granted; rather, taken. It is up to you to become a leader - no matter your current position or title. That doesn't mean you should just start 'bossing people around' - leadership is about serving your team, your company or your community. The world needs you to lead - there's no better time to adopt the leader's mindset. In this episode, we discuss how leadership opportunities are not granted; rather, taken. It is up to you to become a leader - no matter your current position or title. That doesn't mean you should just start 'bossing people around' - leadership is a... In this episode, we discuss how leadership opportunities are not granted; rather, taken. It is up to you to become a leader - no matter your current position or title. That doesn't mean you should just start 'bossing people around' - leadership is about serving your team, your company or your community. The world needs you to lead - there's no better time to adopt the leader's mindset. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Interlude 1 – What I Make https://badassagile.com/2017/02/13/interlude-1-what-i-make/ Mon, 13 Feb 2017 00:03:01 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/20962379/ In this episode, I'll reveal WHY I'm here and what I hope to do. Agile is about excellence mindsets and habits. Those habits make not only better projects, but better leaders; and those leaders, in turn, make better projects, teams and people. In this episode, I'll reveal WHY I'm here and what I hope to do. - Agile is about excellence mindsets and habits. Those habits make not only better projects, but better leaders; and those leaders, in turn, make better projects, teams and people. In this episode, I'll reveal WHY I'm here and what I hope to do.<br /> <br /> Agile is about excellence mindsets and habits. Those habits make not only better projects, but better leaders; and those leaders, in turn, make better projects, teams and people. Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 2 – Becoming Badass https://badassagile.com/2017/02/06/episode-2-becoming-badass/ Mon, 06 Feb 2017 04:52:00 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/20766349/ The Unique Intersection of Agile and Badass Before we get to Badass Agile practices, we need to clarify the term. I also want to get you extremely excited about becoming a different kind of person. An unstoppable leader who inspires others with your confidence, vision, clarity, consistency and wisdom Remember - Badass Agile is not about tools or processes. It's about a change of mindset at the highest levels of the organization. But how are you going to change all those minds? Simple. Be Badass. In this episode we will discuss: 1. What Is a Badass? 2. Are Badasses Made or Born? 3. How to Become More Badass 4. Homework - how to become more badass in 30 days The Unique Intersection of Agile and Badass - Before we get to Badass Agile practices, we need to clarify the term. I also want to get you extremely excited about becoming a different kind of person. An unstoppable leader who inspires others with yo... The Unique Intersection of Agile and Badass<br /> <br /> Before we get to Badass Agile practices, we need to clarify the term. I also want to get you extremely excited about becoming a different kind of person. An unstoppable leader who inspires others with your confidence, vision, clarity, consistency and wisdom<br /> <br /> Remember - Badass Agile is not about tools or processes. It's about a change of mindset at the highest levels of the organization. But how are you going to change all those minds? <br /> <br /> Simple. Be Badass.<br /> <br /> In this episode we will discuss:<br /> <br /> 1. What Is a Badass?<br /> 2. Are Badasses Made or Born?<br /> 3. How to Become More Badass<br /> 4. Homework - how to become more badass in 30 days Fuse Chamber, Inc full false Episode 1 – Introduction to Badass Agile https://badassagile.com/2017/02/06/episode-1-introduction-to-badass-agile/ Mon, 06 Feb 2017 04:49:25 +0000 http://www.blubrry.com/badassagile/20766210/ If you are an Agile practitioner, you may know that success hinges not on the method or principles, but the mindsets and behaviours of those who champion and uphold them. It’s secret is in its simplicity, and accepting and living the Agile Mindset is the real key. This podcast is about WHO YOU NEED TO BECOME in order to lead Agile teams If you think about it, Agile is about doing the incredible by observing a few simple principles - focused work, being fearless in the face of failure and uncertainty, continuous feedback and improvement, doing high value things first, etc It is about becoming the kind of person who can uplift people and teams to do extraordinary things in service of a giant goal or purpose. It is about becoming THAT confident and courageous leader. It is about becoming a BADASS. Who it Is For -People who are learning or have learned Agile but need to go further; people burning to lead. -Anyone looking to make their team, their client or their company more successful -Anyone struggling to make simplicity STICK in a larger scale environment -People who feel there must be something bigger. Destined for greater -Anyone looked to create more/better art, product, service, community This podcast is part of an overall program to help you become the kind of leader (agile or not) you really want to become. I'll keep them as short as I can so you can listen to them on the way to work or at the gym. Tune in every week! If you are an Agile practitioner, you may know that success hinges not on the method or principles, but the mindsets and behaviours of those who champion and uphold them. - It’s secret is in its simplicity, If you are an Agile practitioner, you may know that success hinges not on the method or principles, but the mindsets and behaviours of those who champion and uphold them. <br /> <br /> It’s secret is in its simplicity, and accepting and living the Agile Mindset is the real key.<br /> <br /> This podcast is about WHO YOU NEED TO BECOME in order to lead Agile teams<br /> <br /> If you think about it, Agile is about doing the incredible by observing a few simple principles - focused work, being fearless in the face of failure and uncertainty, continuous feedback and improvement, doing high value things first, etc<br /> <br /> <br /> It is about becoming the kind of person who can uplift people and teams to do extraordinary things in service of a giant goal or purpose. It is about becoming THAT confident and courageous leader. It is about becoming a BADASS.<br /> <br /> Who it Is For <br /> <br /> -People who are learning or have learned Agile but need to go further; people burning to lead.<br /> -Anyone looking to make their team, their client or their company more successful<br /> -Anyone struggling to make simplicity STICK in a larger scale environment<br /> -People who feel there must be something bigger. Destined for greater<br /> -Anyone looked to create more/better art, product, service, community<br /> <br /> This podcast is part of an overall program to help you become the kind of leader (agile or not) you really want to become. I'll keep them as short as I can so you can listen to them on the way to work or at the gym. Tune in every week! Fuse Chamber, Inc full false