The Two Olive Paradox
I have worked in the business world for over twenty-five years. When I left college, I hoped that I would work with grown-ups who would do the right thing. Experience has crushed those
Courage
How we overcome fear and uncertainty.
The darkness of a scrum master
The biggest challenges of a scrum master are personal challenges. These emotions well up inside while you are doing your job. It is confronting personal failure and the shortcomings of others. This week,
A holiday message from Dirty Fingers
It is easy to get discouraged at the office. There are lots of mean, petty, and crazy people. You also have to cope with bureaucracy and office politics. As a scrum master, these
Making a difference
The other night I was having dinner with someone who worked as a nurse. I understood what they did for a living and when they discussed their work it was easy to understand
The coffee pot and innovation
Certain things happen in a business that are illustrative of that organization's culture and its approach to innovation. This week, I wanted to share an example.
The facts
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