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.
Real-world ideas on Agile, AI, and leadership
Real-world ideas on Agile, AI, and leadership

“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.

Lewin’s model isn’t sexy, but it works. Unfreeze the comfort zone, support the messy middle, and lock in just enough structure to stop the backslide.

Agile teams love to talk about improvement. PDCA is how you actually do it. Plan a small bet, test it fast, learn something real. Then do it again.

When your email signature looks like a license plate, it’s time to rethink your flex. Certifications are fine, but real credibility doesn’t need footnotes.

Calm doesn’t last. And when chaos hits, you’ll wish you prepped like a warrior. Here’s why quiet times are the best times to sharpen your edge.

You’re not at Bain anymore. If you’re in-house and still lobbing critiques like a consultant without owning the fix, you’re not helping. You’re just heckling.

The Agile Manifesto was never supposed to feel like a subscription plan. Here’s what it might say in 2025 - plain, practical, and actually useful.