The Motte-and-Bailey Move: Why Your Boldest Argument Has a Panic Room
Someone says something bold, then sprints for cover when challenged. That’s the motte-and-bailey move, and it’s killing your team’s trust. Here’s how to spot it (and stop it).
Unleashing Agility
Real-world ideas on Agile, AI, and leadership
Unleashing Agility
Real-world ideas on Agile, AI, and leadership
Agile, But Also, What Is My Life?
Agile by day, chaos by life. From rogue Pringle binges to Minecraft dominance and tree-naming, here’s what happens when retrospectives meet real life.
You’re Not Using AI Tools Wrong, You’re Just Barely Using Them
You’re not using AI wrong, you’re just underestimating it. Here’s how to move past basic prompts and start thinking with AI, not just typing at it.
True Power is Restraint: What Warren Buffett Got Right About Leadership
If every critique feels like combat, you’re not leading, you’re reacting. Warren Buffett wasn’t talking Agile, but he nailed this one. True power is pause, not pushback.
How to Be an Agile CEO (Without Pretending You’re a Scrum Master)
Agile CEOs don’t run standups, they remove roadblocks. Here’s how to lead with clarity, curiosity, and zero buzzwords in 2025 (no sticky notes required).
6 Agile Trends Worth Watching (Unless You Hate Staying Relevant)
From AI-powered backlogs to HR running retros, Agile’s evolving fast. Here are six trends to watch if you want to stay relevant (or at least fake it convincingly).
Always Be Closing: The Most Misunderstood Pep Talk in Corporate History
“Always Be Closing” isn’t just for angry sales guys, it’s a reminder to finish what matters. In Agile, closing loops beats closing deals. Just keep the coffee.
