If you know me, you know that I haven't always had the most healthy habits around food. For the better part of my life, growing up in the 70s and 80s, I ate processed foods as well as highly refined sugars in the form of really tasty stuff. Yes, I admit it, I enjoy desserts! … Continue reading The Person You Will Be in 5 years, Part 2: The Food You Eat
Author: joshuaajack
Joshua began leading teams and organizations in Metro Atlanta in order to drive transparency, change, performance, and innovation. For over 25 years, Joshua has focused on solutioning cutting-edge products and “ways of working” that have brought increased effectiveness and profitability to Fortune 50 organizations and Startups alike. For the last 12 years, his passion has transitioned from systems and networks-related management and consulting to that of organizational and leadership transformation, adoption of agility in all methodologies, "principle" improvement, and enterprise coaching.
Working with many different approaches, Joshua is dedicated to jumping right into the midst of organizational challenges. His jovial and lighthearted professionalism help make sometimes difficult transitional periods relaxed and natural. He also uses his background in family counseling and service as just one tool in his toolbox to help others learn to overcome structural impediments.
Joshua’s focus areas in both coaching and speaking are the sociology and make-up of high-performing teams, identifying practical solutions for impediments to transformation, applying agility across non-IT organizations, agile startups, transitioning PMOs, mentoring effective team members, and much more. He uses humor (story time), hands-on exercises, and practical knowledge to create an atmosphere of ease and excitement.
In addition to his professional life, Joshua lives agility at home with his family to organize their hectic life of school and extracurricular activities. He resides with his wife and three children in rural West Georgia. He is an outdoorsman and focuses on skills to help him and his family improve their lives.
The Person You Will Be in 5 years, Part 1: The Books You Read
As I was scrolling through the Insta's this morning, I was reminded of the need to constantly and relentlessly improve. Wow, that sounded really arrogant and maybe that is the reason why this simple list of "things" from Jay Vallotton impacted me more than the simple self-improvement post that I oftentimes just glide by. Not … Continue reading The Person You Will Be in 5 years, Part 1: The Books You Read
Cut through the noise with a S.H.A.R.P. Portfolio
Lean-Agility has been a game changer for organizations looking to increase their productivity, their efficiency, their and adaptability in a constantly evolving business environment. However, when it comes to uplifting their portfolio to support this rapid shift, many organizations struggle with the right approach. This is where S.H.A.R.P. comes in - Simple, High-Value, Attainable, Rapid, … Continue reading Cut through the noise with a S.H.A.R.P. Portfolio
Transformance: A Fresh Take on Change Leadership
Change is a fact of life in the business world, and those who can navigate it effectively will have a major advantage. Unfortunately, not all change efforts go as planned, and sometimes it can feel like the deck is stacked against you. But what if I told you that there's a new way of approaching … Continue reading Transformance: A Fresh Take on Change Leadership
Transformations are F.R.A.G.I.L.E.
Change is a constant. Organizations that can effectively navigate change will have a significant competitive advantage as the digital revolution continues. However, not all change efforts are successful, and many fall short due to a lack of planning, resources, or leadership. In particular, some transformations can be particularly challenging, and you could call these FRAGILE: … Continue reading Transformations are F.R.A.G.I.L.E.
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