What’s Personal to You?
We’ve all heard this phrase, “It’s not personal. It’s just business.” There are several things wrong with that saying. “Just” is a keyword that says, “Don’t look here, you won’t…
Read moreWhen Do You Go Meta?
I’m working with clients on their agile transformations. I’m working on that book project I alluded to several weeks ago. These efforts have at least this in common: We need to work…
Read moreWhen Do You Take a Break?
I started a new regimen of PT (physical therapy) to manage my vertigo a little better. Yesterday, I did a ton of leg/balance work. I did too much—I was exhausted.…
Read moreWhat Are Your Rules for Getting It All Done?
I have a high rate of throughput. I write a lot, I offer online and in-person workshops, I have coaching and consulting clients. I’m busy, just like you. One of…
Read moreAre You Doing Your Part?
I want to improve at many things: my exercise, my writing, my teaching, just to name three. When I reflect back on my progress—or lack thereof—I ask myself if I’m…
Read moreAre You Missing Clues or Degrading Gracefully?
I just picked up my brand new glasses. I’ve had the old glasses for several years and it was time for new glasses. I missed the early clues that it…
Read moreAre You Pickled?
In Jerry Weinberg’s Secrets of Consulting, he talks about becoming “pickled.” When you’re a consultant, the value you bring is that you are outside the environment. You have an external perspective.…
Read moreAre You Using Recipes or Guidelines & Experiments?
I like to cook. I also like to eat. Hmm, maybe I should say that the other way around. I have noticed that some people like to eat but not…
Read moreHow Do You Flex?
Create an Adaptable Life Vol 4 # 3: How Do You Flex? November 2, 2015 How Do You Flex? There’s a discussion on LinkedIn about an agile team with a…
Read moreHow May I Help You?
I spent much of September, October, and November traveling. My rollator and I saw the world. (I’m delighted to be back in my office.) One question I hear a lot…
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