Today I heard a young lady call into a talk show and state that our government leaders are the result of divine providence. While this sounds absolutely fine and great, there are some problems. One of these problems was outlined as the follow-up from the show host that, using her thinking, God "put" President Obama … Continue reading Kings and Priests and Representative Republics
Category: Leadership
Becoming the Leader that You Always Longed For
Over my career I have had several managers; probably more than I either wish to admit to or would like to remember. But I have had only a handful of leaders. This post doesn't get into the difference between the two, and if you care to know simply google, "manager vs. leader." You will thusly … Continue reading Becoming the Leader that You Always Longed For
Agile Lessons from a Southern Cafe
Meet "Jerry's" Since starting down the agile road 11 years ago (twas a two-track back then compared to the I-75/I-85-esque super interstate it is now), I have found that I can learn from or find coaching examples from some of the most unexpected and interesting places. It is these constant reminders of the journey, the culture, … Continue reading Agile Lessons from a Southern Cafe
I Think Therefore I Am and Other Terrible Anti-Agile Ideas
I was listening to a podcast this morning that was talking about the concept of original error, which is the idea of tracing a philosophical belief back to its origin. The purpose, then, is to build the case against that thing that started all of the problems in the first place. I will not bore … Continue reading I Think Therefore I Am and Other Terrible Anti-Agile Ideas
Leaders: Why You Should Wear Jeans on Casual Friday
Some of you might be saying that I am digging for content; that I am getting into fashion now. I am actually going to start writing a bit more on organizational and management patterns since I honestly believe this is where your greatest impediments to improving efficiency, innovation, and overall satisfaction are. Recently, I have … Continue reading Leaders: Why You Should Wear Jeans on Casual Friday
Joshua Thinks 