Known as the “Pragmatic Manager," Johanna offers frank advice for tough culture problems. In this episode, we chat a bit about her new book, Modern Management Made Easy, a three volume set. Johanna explains why no one's intentions are enough to create an agile culture. Only our behaviors can create that culture. Which behaviors does the environment encourage? And which behaviors does the environment discourage? That's the culture. So come on in, and find out how Johanna can help your company mov...
Apr 05, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Doing something one way for a while (or a long, long while) and then changing to another way can be daunting. For some of us, it can feel impossible. Especially if you need to shift your behavior on many levels. In this episode, we talk with my friend, Kevin Williams, who made the successful switch from PM to SM. He'll explain why he made the switch, the challenges he faced, and what he credits his success to. If you aim to make a similar move, you won't want to miss this conversation. Support t...
Mar 29, 2021•56 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Are Scrum Masters 'born' or 'made'? There are certain essential skills for a Scrum Master that probably just can't be taught, like empathy, logic, and reason. You are either innately good at them or you are not. If you are not, can you ever be great? Or are you relegated to being just good at it? You can improve, yes, with practice and hard work. And if you're not born with certain inner skills needed to truly succeed, are you in the wrong profession? We discuss this topic that generated over 7k...
Mar 22, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 20
With episode 5, we wrap up our 5-part series on the Scrum values. Our guest Michael Wallace, PST, discusses commitment, and ties all 5 values together for us. From the team, to the business, we must have this behavior to be successful. So, come along with us on this deep-dive into the Scrum value of commitment. Support the show Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within...
Mar 15, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 19
With episode 4, we continue our 5-part series on the Scrum values. Our guest Michael Wallace, PST, helps us discover how focus can lead to better quality. From the team, to the business, we must have this behavior to be successful. So, come along with us on this deep-dive into the Scrum value of focus. Support the show Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within...
Mar 08, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 18
With episode 3, we continue our 5-part series on the Scrum values. Our guest Blake McMillan, PST, helps us discover how respect completes the 3-sided triangle of courage, openness, and respect. From the team, to the business, we must have this behavior to be successful. So, come along with us on this deep-dive into the Scrum value of respect. Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help you BE more Agile by visiting our page below. Thank you so much! https://www...
Mar 01, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 17
With episode 2, we continue our 5-part series on the Scrum values. Our guest Blake McMillan, PST, helps us discover how openness is tied to the other scrum values. From the team, to the business, we must have this behavior to be successful. So, come along with us on this deep-dive into the Scrum value of openness. Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help you BE more Agile by visiting our page below. Thank you so much! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=48778124 ...
Feb 22, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 16
With this episode, we begin a 5-part series on the Scrum values. Our guest Blake McMillan, PST, helps us discover why courage is needed in all aspects of Agile. From the team, to the business, we must have this behavior to be successful. We also learn how closely courage ties to openness, and respect, which we will discuss in two following episodes. So, come along with us on this deep-dive into the Scrum value of courage. Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to ...
Feb 15, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 15
In this episode, we discuss the fine line between selfishness and uplifting inner work with our guest Elena Popretinskaya. When is it ok to be selfish? When is it not? Come along with us as we dive deep into this fascinating topic, and reveal more about the inner you. Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help you BE more Agile by visiting our page below. Thank you so much! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=48778124 Support the show Follow us on LinkedIn: https:/...
Feb 08, 2021•50 min•Season 2Ep. 14
My good friend, Tommy Post, joins us to discuss how he got into Agile as a profession. He'll detail his journey, and the behavior shift needed to be successful in this field. Much personal change is sometimes needed to be the change agent for a company. Come along as we learn how Tommy did it! Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help you BE more Agile by visiting our page below. Thank you so much! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=48778124 Support the show Foll...
Feb 01, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 13
We all make choices every single day. Good ones. Bad ones. In-between ones. We decide on something because we see value in it. Hopefully, what we choose is better than what we had prior. But often, the life choices we make differ greatly from the ones we make in our professional lives. A choice is best if we can discover it on our own, and find our own way. And not be offered a choice of a few set things. Come accept this invitation to discover why your choice can make all the difference. After ...
Jan 25, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 11
We wrap up our 3-part series on the principles of the Agile Manifesto. The last 4 principles are covered here in-depth. Find out why keeping things simple, and allowing the team to make decisions is so important for success. Then, we challenge you to bring the principles back to your company. You won't be disappointed!! Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help you BE more Agile by visiting our page below. Thank you so much! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=487...
Jan 18, 2021•20 min•Season 2Ep. 12
On this episode, we continue our deep dive into the Agile Manifesto principles by discussing the second 4 principles. Learn what these mean, and why they are crucial for you to understand. Come along and gain some fascinating insight into how you can BE Agile! Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help you BE more Agile by visiting our page below. Thank you so much! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=48778124 Support the show Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.lin...
Jan 11, 2021•18 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The principles in the Agile Manifesto are your guide for being Agile. Plain and simple. If you are NOT following them, then you are not being Agile. You are simply going through the motions of Doing Agile. You need both to be successful. In this episode, we start off with a bang by exploring the first 4 principles, which set the stage for the ones that will follow. We'll cover those in the next episodes. So, off we go here. Let this really sink in! Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supportin...
Jan 04, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Some of us make good attempts at being Agile. And some do not. Some fail. And some succeed. Why? We will explore three must-have behaviors that will determine your success or lack of when attempting to BE Agile. We get real in this episode to uncover why you, quite frankly, stink at being Agile. Hint: it's not what you think! Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help you BE more Agile by visiting our page below. Thank you so much! https://www.patreon.com/user...
Dec 29, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 8
How can you BE Agile without understanding the values behind it? Impossible some will say. Well, so do we!! In this Episode, we focus on the four values in the Agile Manifesto by diving into each one. You'll discover why each one is important, and why you need to care. So, join us as we accompany you on your journey of BEING Agile. Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help you BE more Agile by visiting our page below. Thank you so much! https://www.patreon.co...
Dec 14, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 7
A reading of The Agile Manifesto. Created in 2001 by seventeen software developers, the Manifesto is the foundation for Agile. It contains 4 values and 12 principles. It is the guiding light in helping us understand how to BE Agile. If we are not following this Manifesto, and only DOING the Agile processes (Scrum, XP, Kanban, etc.) we are not truly following Agile. Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help you BE more Agile by visiting our page below. Thank y...
Dec 07, 2020•10 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this Episode, Mark Wavle, Professional Scrum Trainer at Scrum.org, helps us become more aware of our environment, and leave bias behind so we can take the appropriate actions, if necessary. Come learn the techniques to take you from Awareness to Action, and discover how they will strengthen your personal and professional interactions. Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help you BE more Agile by visiting our page below. Thank you so much! https://www.patr...
Nov 30, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Review changes to the 2020 Scrum Guide. Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help you BE more Agile by visiting our page below. Thank you so much! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=48778124 Support the show Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-agile-within
Nov 23, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 4
We all have fears, right? Snakes, heights, etc. But what makes Agile so scary? What are many afraid of? Change? Change is all around us everyday. We can't escape it. But this change feels different for many of us. Come find out why it's ok to be afraid. And how you can benefit from this change in your life! Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help you BE more Agile by visiting our page below. Thank you so much! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=48778124 Support...
Nov 23, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We all have many things going on. And sometimes we try to juggling several things at once. But does that really help us? And how do we prioritize these items? Our guest on this Episode, Aaron Davis, CEO and Founder of Recless Tech, helps us understand this challenge better. Come discover why this aspect of your company's culture starts at the top. Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help you BE more Agile by visiting our page below. Thank you so much! https:...
Nov 23, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this Introductory Episode, we discuss what this show is all about. We aim to address the Agile mindset, and behaviors needed to make Agile truly work. Many folks are able to grasp the processes in Agile (Scrum, XP, Kanban, etc.); however, mastering or just "getting" the mindset shift presents an entire set of challenges. So, come join us as we invite, and help you BE more Agile! Enjoying the Podcast? Please consider supporting us so we can continue to help you BE more Agile by visiting our pa...
Nov 23, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1
