One of my favorite quotes is "if you are the smartest person in the room, you are in the wrong room." Partially because it exemplifies how we should build teams with honor, but also because it just simply takes the pressure off of having to be something I will never be!
Author: joshuaajack
Joshua began leading teams and organizations in Metro Atlanta in order to drive transparency, change, performance, and innovation. For nearly 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 avid musician as well as a music and movie enthusiast.
Joshua currently serves as Vice President of Professional Services for MATRIX leading their Agile/DevOps Consulting Practice.
There is no ‘sales cycle’
What if I were to tell you that there is no such thing as a 'sales cycle'? Most of you who are in sales, consulting, staffing, or whatever field that relies on connecting with clients, identifying their needs, and then solutioning and closing would probably stand aghast at such a statement. We have spent millions … Continue reading There is no ‘sales cycle’
Balancing Outputs and Outcomes in Consulting
If you are like me, you have heard both sides of the consulting argument - "our clients need clear and direct outputs (plans, documents, deliverables) not just some mushy feel-good," or, "real consulting means helping clients transform and get their business to a better place, not just throwing documents at them." Well, guess what? Both are wrong.
Homegrown Agile: “M” Writes Back!
Well, it has finally happened. My family has decided to take up pen against me! Well, not really - I'm being a tad dramatic. However, my oldest, "M," who is a Junior in University has decided to write her own take on the blog that I wrote about her here months ago. I hope you … Continue reading Homegrown Agile: “M” Writes Back!
Someone asked me to be on a Podcast!
I had a friend and colleague in Chicago reach out and ask me to join him and co-hosts on "Agile Chicago Style." Because I am in an interesting place where I am both client and provider (for agile coaches), we talk about the markets, the people, and the trends. Here is our conversation! And check … Continue reading Someone asked me to be on a Podcast!
