We often think about our health in terms of symptoms. And that’s commonly what clinical Drs. do as well; they treat our illnesses/symptoms one at a time, and only once they become acute. But what if Drs. partnered with us to REGULARLY and PROACTIVELY monitor our total wellness (fitness, stress, sleep, nutrition, sleep)? Listen while Brian Rabon interviews Rick Henriksen, physician and founder of Kestrel (a “membership medical practice” based in Salt Lake), regarding his approach to managing...

In this episode, Brian Rabon, Founder of the Center for Agile Leadership, interviews David Todaro, Founder and CEO of Ascendle, (a Boston-based firm specializing in custom cloud and mobile development for clients who need faster software innovation) and author of the new book The Epic Guide to Agile: More Business Value on a Predictable Schedule with Scrum. Listen in while Brian and David discuss how leaders can leverage Agile principles to get comfortable with incremental project planning...

In this episode, President of the Center For Agile Leadership(r) Rikki Schwartz interviews Agile Leadership movement founder Brian Rabon. Brian shares the origins of the Agile Leadership movement and what it means to be an True Agile Leader(TM). 

In this episode, President of the Center For Agile Leadership(r) Rikki Schwartz interviews Agile Leadership movement founder Brian Rabon. Brian shares the origins of the Agile Leadership movement and what it means to be an True Agile Leader(tm). 

What does “self-care” really mean, and why is it so important…especially for leaders? Listen to this brilliantly insightful interview with Kathryn Nicolai, renowned podcaster (with 14 million downloads of her podcast “Nothing Much Happens–Bedtime Stories for Grownups”), author, yoga teacher/studio owner. Even if you THINK you know everything there is to know about yoga, meditation and sleep…take some time for yourself to listen to Kathryn explain the importance of taking time for yourself!

True Agile Leaders(tm) know that Agile does not work in a vacuum; that success depends on assimilating the tenets of Agile into our organizations’ value systems.  In this 10-part series, Rikki Schwartz interviews 14 Agile experts (from 10 different industries) about their strategies for merging Agile into the knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of their organizations. Today’s interview is with Matt Dukes and Daryl Grantham at Energy Solutions (large processors of low level radioactive waste).

True Agile Leaders(tm) know that Agile does not work in a vacuum; that success depends on assimilating the tenets of Agile into our organizations’ value systems. In this 10-part series, Rikki Schwartz interviews 14 Agile experts (from 10 different industries) about their strategies for merging Agile into the knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of their organizations. Today’s interview is with Jamey Kennedy, Strategic Planning Advisor at Oak Ridge Associated Universities.

True Agile Leaders(tm) know that Agile does not work in a vacuum; that success depends on assimilating the tenets of Agile into our organizations’ value systems.  In this 10-part series, Rikki Schwartz interviews 14 Agile experts (from 10 different industries) about their strategies for merging Agile into the knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of their organizations. Today’s interview is with Ernest May, at Atlanta Housing Authority.

True Agile Leaders(tm) know that Agile does not work in a vacuum; that success depends on assimilating the tenets of Agile into our organizations’ value systems. In this 10-part series, Rikki Schwartz interviews 14 Agile experts (from 10 different industries) about their strategies for merging Agile into the knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of their organizations. Today’s interview is with Tricia Kitchens, Director of Technology Solutions at the Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury.

True Agile Leaders(tm) know that Agile does not work in a vacuum; that success depends on assimilating the tenets of Agile into our organizations’ value systems. In this 10-part series, Rikki Schwartz interviews 14 Agile experts (from 10 different industries) about their strategies for merging Agile into the knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of their organizations. Today’s interview is with Tami Volkert and Emily Nichols at Grow Financial Federal Credit Union.

True Agile Leaders(tm) know that Agile does not work in a vacuum; that success depends on assimilating the tenets of Agile into our organizations’ value systems.  In this 10-part series, Rikki Schwartz interviews 14 Agile experts (from 10 different industries) about their strategies for merging Agile into the knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of their organizations. Today’s interview is with Katherine Maxwell, Director of National Field Operations Quality and Risk Management at Nielsen.

True Agile Leaders (tm) know that Agile does not work in a vacuum; that success depends on assimilating the tenets of Agile into our organizations’ value systems.  In this 10-part series, Rikki Schwartz interviews 14 Agile experts (from 10 different industries) about their strategies for merging Agile into the knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of their organizations. Today’s interview is with Joe Kirk, Chief Information Officer at the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).

True Agile Leaders(tm) know that Agile does not work in a vacuum; that success depends on assimilating the tenets of Agile into our organizations’ value systems. In this 10-part series, Rikki Schwartz interviews 14 Agile experts (from 10 different industries) about their strategies for merging Agile into the knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of their organizations. Today’s interview is with Ann Gleave, Product Owner and Business Process Analyst in the defense industry.

True Agile LeadersTM know that Agile does not work in a vacuum; that success depends on assimilating the tenets of Agile into our organizations’ value systems. In this 10-part series, Rikki Schwartz interviews 14 Agile experts (from 10 different industries) about their strategies for merging Agile into the knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of their organizations. Today’s interview is with Isaac Greenlee, IT Director of Application Delivery at Nelnet Financial Services.

True Agile Leaders(tm) know that Agile does not work in a vacuum; that success depends on assimilating the tenets of Agile into our organizations’ value systems.  In this 10-part series, Rikki Schwartz interviews 14 Agile experts (from 10 different industries) about their strategies for merging Agile into the knowledge, beliefs, and behaviors of their organizations. Today’s interview is with Michael Bell, Founder of the brand consulting firm “The Modern Brand”, located in Birmingham, AL.

Traditional leaders often write very specific job descriptions, as part of the hiring process. This podcast examines how and why True Agile Leaders to focus instead on the PURPOSE of each position, and leave the job descriptions much more open.

Traditional leaders build standard organizational charts, with customer service and field representatives near the bottom, and executives at the top. This podcast examines why True Agile LeadersTM believe in flipping that organizational chart upside down.

Traditional leaders often hold annual performance reviews. This podcast examines the worthless nature of this approach as it applies to growing team members, and optimizing customer service.

Traditional leaders often spend a great deal of time considering, preparing and closely tracking “Performance Improvement Plans” for their lowest performing employees. This podcast examines how and why True Agile Leaders choose instead to shift their focus/attention to their high performers.

Traditional leaders often dismiss job candidates based on what is MISSING on their resumes. This podcast examines the importance of focusing first and foremost on SYNERGIES between candidates and open positions, regardless of experiential gaps.

Traditional leaders often hold their employees hostage by focusing on their hours instead of their results. This podcast examines how and why True Agile Leaders choose to shift their focus from clocks to consequences.

Let’s face it - most “traditional” Vision Statements are worthless. This Podcast examines how so many companies’ vision statements fall painfully short of providing the inspiration and guidance that a truly Agile Vision Statement delivers.

Traditional managers are married to their processes. True Agile leaders INSPECT AND ADAPT all processes, always. This Podcast examines what it looks like when front-line employees are forced to torture their customers with outdated and/or over-burdensome processes that do not serve the customer, the employees or the organization as a whole.

True Agile leaders are transparent with their emotions. This podcast examines what NOT doing so looks like, why having a high emotional IQ does not mean “hiding” ones emotions, and the downside of expressing inauthentic responses to those we lead.

True Agile leaders are transparent about the health of their organizations with those they lead.  This Podcast examines whether the benefits of doing so outweigh the risks, and in particular takes a close look how a more Agile approach could have changed the outcome of the most recent GM Plant closings for the 14,000 blind-sided employees.