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10 Questions to Ask Before You Accept a Tech Leadership Role

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:48:15 GMT

The job market has been rough on tech leaders lately, and picking the wrong company can cost you a year or two of your career. In this episode, Bob Galen and Josh Anderson each share their top 5 things they look for when evaluating a company during hiring. (Bob brought 6, plus 3 more he doesn't care about.)

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We Got Leadership Wrong for Years. Here’s What We'd Change.

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:30:00 GMT

Bob and Josh frame the episode as “letters” to their future or past selves, sharing personal and leadership advice. Josh emphasizes trusting his gut even when he’s “annoyingly early,” dialing back intensity without stopping completely, continuing to make hard decisions and have difficult conversations at work and at home, and believing that “the money will take care of itself” despite economic pressures affecting his family and kids.

Bob argues that AI needs governance and a slowdown because it’s evolving too fast without thoughtful control, and he reflects on leadership as modeling—how you show up under pressure—admitting he harmed people earlier in his career and wishing he could undo it. He also stresses telling people what they mean to you and focusing on legacy: relationships, community, sustainability, and the impact you leave behind.

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The 1 Measuring Stick We Hold Every Leader To

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

What would change if you treated every person on your team as someone else's precious cargo? A friend of the show visited her son at Fort Bragg and came home less worried, because his leaders clearly took responsibility for the people under their watch. That post sent Bob and Josh into what caring for your team actually looks like in practice: the standard Josh holds every leader in his org to, why so few leaders know how to develop people, what happens to "team first" talk when the pressure's on, and the small, almost free actions that tell your people you've got them.

What you'll learn:

The measuring stick Josh holds himself and every leader in his org to
Why most leaders never learned how to develop people, and what they copy instead
How to walk into a PIP with the goal of getting the person back on track
What happens to "team first" leaders when the pressure hits
Why a final check on a parachute that's already been checked 10 times is the model for caring leadership
Small actions that cost almost nothing and show your team you care (the broken-down car, the new baby, the next-day call)
Why Josh stopped softening "I'm a team-first leader" in job interviews, and what it did for his career
The 1 prioritization question that tells you what kind of leader you are

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The 4X rule every feature MUST pass

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Josh and Bob discuss growing finance pressure over AI token spend—dubbed the “great token reckoning of 2027”—and the mismatch between claimed 10x developer productivity and lack of comparable revenue gains.

Bob shares a Silicon Valley example where companies over-invested in engineers while QA, automation, and release/validation became the bottleneck, arguing AI can worsen similar pipeline imbalances. They emphasize fundamentals: ROI discipline (including a 4x ARR target for SaaS features), measuring real customer usage, and balancing AI generation with human validation, especially in regulated domains.

Josh recounts investors dismissing a startup for not leading with AI, likening it to past hype cycles. They warn against using AI to shortcut stakeholder engagement, citing unvalidated AI-generated personas, and suggest emerging opportunities for “validator” roles and testers as companies rebalance workflows.

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The "New" AI Hiring Skills Are the Ones You Always Needed

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Open any hiring feed this year and you'll find a fresh list of skills for the AI era. Discernment. Judgment. Taste. Bob Galen and Josh Anderson think the list is fine. They just think it's old.

The human skills behind every team they're proud of (collaboration, coachability, comfort with ambiguity, a willingness to have the hard conversation) were always the job. AI picked up more of the technical work, and now everyone's noticing what was there the whole time.

Josh walks through how he hired a new squad every quarter at Dude Solutions without the whole thing resting on his shoulders. The team read Debugging Teams together so everyone shared the same picture of a great teammate. Then they wrote interview question sets for each trait and split them across the interview panel. When a hire missed, they treated it like a bug in the system and fixed the process before the next round.

Bob brings his attitude, aptitude, skills ordering, makes the case for working interviews where candidates spend an hour or two with the team, and draws a hard line on coachability. Josh pushes back with the people who've only ever worked for bad leaders and need someone to show them another way. (Bob agrees with him, which annoys Bob.)

They also get into neurodiversity and why "good teammate" can't mean "smiles a lot," why a team needs both the "yes we can" and the "no we can't" voices in the room, and why Josh wants you to hear one thing clearly: technical skill still matters. It's just easier to teach.

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Does Code Quality Still Matter When AI Writes It?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The hottest take on LinkedIn right now is that coding was never the bottleneck. Josh and Bob have hired hundreds of developers, sat through the "why is this taking so long" meetings, and lived through waterfall, so they're calling it: coding was slow, expensive, and scary, and pretending otherwise rewrites history.

But that's just the opening argument. The real conversation is about what happens after the bottleneck moves. Bob walks through the waterfall phases most of the audience never lived through (the 3-inch binder on the shelf, the Gantt charts, the near-infinite bug triage loop) and admits there's something from that era worth keeping. Josh shares a debate he's having with himself about whether code readability still matters when neither he nor his cofounder will ever read the code again, and traces it back to the day he argued his boss out of Hungarian notation because IntelliSense had made it pointless.

From there: the "ilities" and which one AI still struggles with most (Josh's answer is usability, by a wide margin), Bob's claim that the industry has been producing less skilled engineers for 25 years and AI just turned up the volume, a CTO who replaced a 9-year-old website in 3 months instead of a year, and why "AI plus HI" only works if the human intelligence part is still growing.

If you're an engineering leader deciding which standards to enforce on AI-generated code and which ones to retire, this is the episode.

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Most Leaders Can't Answer This One Capacity Question

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:00:00 GMT

There's a squeeze on right now, and it's landing hardest on middle managers and senior leaders. Do more with less. Do more with the same. Lead the team and ship the code. The player-coach role used to be a startup thing, something you did because there were 6 of you and someone had to. Now it's being handed to leaders at scale, and most of them didn't ask for it.

Bob comes out swinging. He's fine with it in a small company, but past a certain size, he wants you to wear one hat and be excellent at it. He walks through what actually breaks when a CTO is also a team member: it's less about time and more about the role conflicts nobody talks about, like having to put your own architect on a PIP while you sit next to them every day.

Josh admits his first run as a leader was a failed player-coach experiment. He wasn't good at either job, and his team paid for it.

The conversation turns to capacity, and that's where it gets uncomfortable. Bob's first question in any agile engagement was "do you know your capacity?" and almost nobody did. Josh tells a story from his college weight room, a strength coach, and a set of 25 squats that should've been mathematically impossible, to argue that people have more in them than they think. Bob answers with the difference between stretching internally and committing externally, and why he'll happily overload anyone who never says no.

Then executive math. The belief that a million dollars or 10 new reqs turns into capacity on the day you sign the paperwork. Bob has a story from a financial services project where the plan assumed 120 people and the floor had 38, and nobody said a word until he did. Josh connects it to GitHub's outage problem in 2026: you can do more and still be getting worse.

What's in this episode:

Two contexts where player coach is fine, and the size where it stops being fine
Dilution vs tension: the hidden cost of leading people you also code with
Bob's rule: if you keep saying yes, he'll keep loading you up, and that's his right
The 25 squats story and what it says about untapped capacity
Internal stretch goals vs external commitments (and why they're different numbers)
Why Bob hates reserves and gives extra capacity straight to the business
Capacity in 2026 is a moving target, and it doesn't only move up
Executive math, and how it wins when you can't defend your own number
Bad news never ages well

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Expectation Inflation Is Stronger Than Ever

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh take on expectation inflation, the widening gap between what executives believe AI can do and what your team can actually deliver. Bob tells the bourbon and cigar story about a date he was committed to before anyone asked him. Josh makes the case that pushing back and accelerating aren't a choice, they're both the job. They argue about the 80/20 split, land on why you should narrate your team's improvements instead of burying them, and name the 3 rooms every engineering leader needs to be in.

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Just Ask Us For Help

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Somebody finally sent Josh a message asking for help, and it turned into an episode. Bob and Josh break down every reason people talk themselves out of reaching out, what separates a good mentee from a one-reply conversation, and why coaching somebody else is how a coach stays sharp. The ask is free.

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When Being Stubborn Is Leadership And When It's Ego

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob sings The Gambler and turns it into a leadership question. He quit a job after 4 days when he learned he'd been hired as the ax man. Josh called off an office redesign mid-move. A million-dollar pod experiment survived one day. Hold, fold, walk away, run, and the cost of doing none of them.

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10 Leadership Habits Most Managers Skip

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Football's back. And on the first day of the 2026 preseason, Josh and Bob take one of the oldest lines in coaching and point it straight at leadership.

Good teams don't win on trick plays. They win because they run the routine plays routinely. Block, tackle, catch the ball, do it again next week, do it while everybody else is chasing something clever.

So what are the routine plays of leadership? The habits that quietly work when you do them consistently and quietly fall apart when you don't?

Bob made a list. Josh made a list. Bob's was longer, and he made sure everybody knew it.

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Bob and Josh Finally Disagree About Something: Transparency

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob opens with a metaphor about window blinds. Truth isn't a switch, he says, it's a set of slats you're constantly adjusting. Closed all the way, open all the way, and every shade of dim in between. He argues we're all doing this already, whether we admit it or not, because nobody walks around spewing 100% of what they know to every person they meet.

Josh's picture is different. His light switch is taped to the on position with a sign that says "Do not touch!" The filtering happens somewhere else, in deciding who gets which truth and when.

That gap turns into an actual disagreement, which almost never happens on this show.

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Everything We'd Tell a New Leader

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh each bring a list for the person thinking about stepping into leadership for the first time. Your why, the loneliness, the burdens you can't share, why most leaders are bad at hiring, and how to keep from getting pickled by the leaders around you.

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AI Answers Everything, So Who's Having the Ideas?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

AI can hand you an answer to almost anything in seconds. Bob and Josh spend this episode asking what that convenience is quietly costing us.

It starts with an IEEE Spectrum article showing that researchers who use AI publish more and get cited more, while the range of what's actually being discovered shrinks. Bob names the bigger pattern, a "creativity sinking hole" where humans contribute fewer original ideas, AI trains on the thinner output, and the whole loop drifts toward average.

Along the way, Josh explains why he trusts LLMs in his own domain but gets nervous everywhere else, why answer engine optimization means you should treat AI output like search results (ads and all), and what happened when he spent 5 unplanned minutes actually thinking about a problem instead of prompting about it.

The landing spot is courage. The courage to have a new idea, try it, and fail. The courage to create content that's unmistakably yours. Bob's mic drop metric for the whole episode: the goal is never "I found an idea" or "I prompted an idea." It's "I have an idea."

Use AI to augment your thinking. Then bring you.

AI in Science Research Boosts Speed, Limits Scope - IEEE Spectrum

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6 Leadership Characteristics We Admire After 20 Years of Working Together

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh go round robin, naming the leadership characteristics they admire in each other after 2 decades of working together: generosity, genuineness, the courage to evolve, openness to crazy ideas, and speaking truth to power while scared. The real takeaway is Bob's ultimate leadership metric: what does your team say about you years after you stop working together?

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Life Balance for Leaders on a Hard Sprint

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A CEO's LinkedIn vacation post sparks one of our most personal episodes yet. Bob shares the real cost of putting the company first, Josh shares the question from his kids that changed everything, and together we cover why a leader's absence is the truest test of their leadership. Plus the rocking chair test for deciding what will actually matter.

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Can AI Make You a Great Leader?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Can AI make you a great leader? Josh says no, Bob agrees, and they spend this one drawing the line between the tactical work AI can absorb and the human work it can't. They get into Meta's 50-to-1 manager experiment, the unscripted moments that reveal who you really are as a leader, and why great leadership only ever gets learned in the trenches: no books, no videos, no easy button.

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The 60 Second Habit That Builds Better Leadership Instincts

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The smartest leadership tool you've got isn't in any AI model. It's your gut.

Bob and Josh dig into why intuition still wins the hard calls, the ones data alone can't make for you. Bob owns up to the hires he botched by ignoring his gut. Josh shares the story of the client who told him he was being paid for his pattern recognition and how that changed everything.

Reading a room. Trusting yourself before anyone else does. The 60-second habit that sharpens your instincts. And why even perfect data shouldn't get the final word.

If you've been outsourcing your judgment to a chatbot, this one's for you.

Your Gut Is a Great Leadership Tool

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Why Great Leaders Get Comfortable Being Wrong

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Every leader gets it wrong eventually. The question is what you do next.

Josh and Bob dig into one of the hardest things any leader faces: admitting a mistake out loud. Not waffling, not deflecting, not the classic move of saying the wrong thing louder and hoping it becomes true. Actually owning it.

They get into why doubling down is so tempting and so corrosive, how your team almost always knows you're wrong before you do, and why vulnerability ends up being a far stronger position than false certainty. Josh tells the story of bombing an Amazon interview over their "you're right a lot" principle, and how it took him years to understand what that line was actually saying. Bob makes the case that being wrong with your team is no different than being wrong with your spouse or your kids, and that bad news never ages well.

If you've ever sat in an all-hands watching everyone trade that look because the person on stage just said something nobody in the room believes, this episode is for you. The world isn't binary. It's mostly gray, and learning to lead in that gray is the whole job.

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Lean Into the Ambiguity Before the Ambiguity Leans Into You

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 26 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh sit with a hard truth this week. The change rolling through software and leadership isn't optional anymore. It's not Agile in 2007, where you could adopt it or sit it out. AI is rewriting what application development looks like, what team size means, and what kind of leader your organization actually needs.

The good news is you're standing in a greenfield. Not your codebase. You. Your hiring approach, your operating model, the way you lead, all of it is open for redesign right now.

Bob shares the cartoon that captures the whole problem (everyone lines up to change others, nobody lines up to change themselves), walks through reframing as a daily leadership tool, and gets honest about applying it in his own caregiving life with his wife.

Josh challenges leaders to stop letting ambiguity happen to them and start steering into the maelstrom on purpose. If you've been waiting for things to settle before you make a move, this is the nudge to stop waiting.

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The Courage Gap in Tech Leadership

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Josh and Bob dig into the courage problem that runs through every layer of tech leadership right now. The courage to push back on your team. The courage to be honest with peers. And the hardest one, the courage to tell the people above you that the thing they want is the wrong thing.

They get into why most leaders are courageous downward but cave upward. Why fear of losing a job often costs you the job anyway. The "blinds" metaphor for how much truth you actually let out in the room. And the moment Josh told his boss "no" for the first time and watched the conversation turn into something better than he expected.

Then they bring it back to the current reality. Boards with youthful enthusiasm about cutting 50% of the workforce with AI. The agile-is-dead chorus. Senior leaders want fast answers to questions that deserve careful ones. And the leaders in the middle who quietly comply instead of saying what they actually think.

This is a challenge episode. If you've been swallowing what you really believe in leadership conversations, this one is going to sit with you.

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Agile Isn't Dead. The Free Ride Is.

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob's back from Agile Coach Camp Cologne, and the room was heavy with "agile is dead" energy. Josh and Bob aren't buying it. What's actually dead is the free ride. The coaches still talking in burndown charts and psychological safety while leaders ask "what did YOU actually do" are the ones with the real problem.

This episode is about making the shift, dropping the team-centric defensive crouch, and learning to coach the system before the title on your business card becomes a liability.

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When Your Words Sound Smooth But Mean Nothing

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 04 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob Galen and Josh Anderson dig into one of the most quietly destructive habits in leadership communication. You know the feeling. You sit through a thirty minute all hands, and when it ends, you cannot answer the simplest question. What did they just say? What do they want me to do?

This episode breaks down why so many leaders fall into the manager speak trap, why kindness and fear often drive the obfuscation, and why softening the message creates the very anxiety you were trying to prevent.

Bob walks through how he coaches leaders to lead with clarity first and add nuance after. Josh shares what Stephen King's On Writing taught him about plain language and why simple words land harder than polished ones.

Together, they explore the courage required to communicate clearly inside a culture that rewards corporate jargon, the role of relationships in receiving direct feedback, and the practical question every leader should ask before walking out of a room. Does everyone know what we need to do?

If you have ever watched a slide deck full of synergy and strategic alignment leave a room more confused than when they walked in, this one is for you.

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The Hidden Glue That Creates Resilient Organizations

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh dig into a recent HBR article on the leadership case for friendship-based culture. Not the toxic "we're a family" version, but something real, where leaders model and encourage genuine relationships, invest in face-to-face time, and treat connection as the glue that holds organizations together through hard seasons.

Bob shares how friends at work covered for him during a brutal divorce, Josh argues the tightest bonds come from shared struggle, and both call BS on the "we're too big for this" excuse. The leadership payoff is real, from retention to easier hard conversations to organizational resilience.

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How Great Leaders Handle the Pressure of AI Hype

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The AI hype cycle is testing leaders everywhere, and Josh and Bob are here to cut through the noise.

Bob opens with a sharp observation. Everyone became an AI zen master overnight, coining terms and jumping on bandwagons while leaders outside that bubble struggle to discern what's real and what's just noise. Josh pushes back on the narrative that AI is causing the massive tech layoffs. His take? Most of those job losses are poor leadership coming home to roost, not AI. Meanwhile, companies that built resilient organizations with intentional hiring are doing the opposite. They're doubling down and using AI as an accelerator.

The conversation lands on why only about 10% of leaders are actually getting this right. These aren't the flashy CEOs grabbing headlines. They're the ones in the middle, running experiments and making thoughtful choices about their people and their future.

Bob introduces the wheat vs chaff leader metaphor and leans on Cat Stevens' "Tea for the Tillerman" to illustrate steady-hand leadership. The tillerman guides the boat from the back, sensing the weather, the water, and the land. That's the kind of leader worth being. Josh shares a powerful counter-example from a law firm that chose to build their own AI instead of adopting Harvey.ai like everyone else. Using the same tool as every other firm makes you look like every other firm. That's wheat leader thinking.

The episode closes with two metaphors to carry forward. Be the wheat, not the chaff. Be a steady hand on the tiller. Your team needs you to be intentional, not reactive.

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When AI Makes Your Pipeline Faster But Your Product Worse

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob Galen and Josh Anderson dig into the two ends of the AI-accelerated pipeline: the upstream product strategy crisis, where AI amplifies leadership indecision, and the downstream delivery chaos when customers and internal teams can't absorb what's being shipped. Real talk, real examples.

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AI Output Without Organizational Readiness Is Just Expensive Chaos

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The central question in this episode lands hard and fast: does AI-enabled speed actually produce better outcomes? Josh opens by framing the problem plainly. The capability to generate more code, more features, and more output is here, but the gap between what your team can produce and what your organization can absorb, communicate, and deliver to customers hasn't closed. If anything, it's widened. The car analogy runs through the whole episode: you've upgraded the engine, but the tires, brakes, and suspension are still whatever they were before.

Bob brings receipts from multiple directions. His transformation work at iContact tripled engineering productivity through Agile, only for the team to outrun its own product roadmap and leave leadership frozen with nothing to prioritize. He also describes a California client that kept adding engineers while a QA bottleneck stretched features out to a year of lead time, delivering requests customers had long since moved on from. Josh layers in his own experience getting pushback from large enterprise customers who had built their operations around quarterly releases and weren't equipped to absorb continuous deployment. The common thread: creating output faster doesn't automatically create value. Someone on the other end of the pipeline still has to be ready to receive it.

The back half of the conversation turns to leadership as the real differentiator. Bob shares a sharp firsthand story of using Claude for Agile coaching competency research and discovering it was silently defaulting to an older framework, omitting what he considers the two most important competencies entirely. It's a perfect illustration of the episode's thesis: AI raises your floor, but without a human who knows enough to catch the gaps, it also masks your ceiling. Josh and Bob close on a note of guarded optimism. AI is doing what Agile did years ago, shining a spotlight on organizational health. Great leaders will accelerate through this moment. Poor ones will find their problems compounded. The opportunity is real, but so is the work.

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The Meta Management Gamble and Why We're Worried Every Other Company Will Copy It

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Meta just announced a 1:50 manager-to-employee ratio for their new AI engineering team, and Bob and Josh have opinions. They debate what management is actually for, whether AI can substitute for real leadership, and why they're more worried about who copies this experiment than whether Meta pulls it off.

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Why Technical Leaders Undersell Themselves and How to Stop

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Most leaders will tell you they hate bragging — and they mean it. But somewhere between "I don't want to be that person" and never talking about what you've done, a lot of genuinely talented people quietly disappear from the conversations that shape their careers. Josh opens with a real scenario — joining a new company and being asked to introduce himself at an all-hands — and the tension of threading that needle. Bob admits this is his kryptonite. As a self-described introvert and chronic underseller, he's spent years over-correcting away from self-promotion because it feels slimy. The episode digs into the nuance between "I" stories and "we" stories, and why the most effective communicators learn to weave both together naturally.

The harder truth surfaces when Bob connects this to the Capital One Agile layoffs — 1,100+ roles eliminated, not because the work wasn't valuable, but because no one made the case for it. Servant leadership culture convinced an entire profession that talking about results was someone else's job. It wasn't. Josh drives it home with Nick Saban's retirement: Alabama is still good, but they're not the same, because the person whose presence elevated everyone around them is gone. That's you. You are the face of your franchise, whether you're comfortable with it or not. Stop underselling. Start telling.

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Caring Is Leading: Eight Lessons from the Hardest Job You’ll Ever Have

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob Galen and Josh Anderson connect two worlds most people keep separate: caregiving and elite organizational leadership. Using 8 skills that dementia caregivers build every day — from rapid decision-making and emotional intelligence to resilience and compassionate leadership — this episode challenges leaders to see themselves through a very different lens. What if the hardest job you’ll ever face is also the best leadership school that exists?

The Original Post That Sparked This Episode - Samantha Bates (Samantha B.) — Caregiver Coach on LinkedIn

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Why Great Leaders Use AI to Hire More People, Not Fire Them

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

AI-driven layoffs are reshaping the tech industry — but is cutting 40% of your workforce bold leadership or lazy leadership? Josh and Bob don't hold back as they break down the Block layoffs, the accountability gap at the executive level, and what it looks like to build teams that AI cannot replace. Packed with real frameworks, hard-won personal stories, and a challenge to every leader listening: Are you making a choice your 80-year-old self would be proud of?

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How to Step Down From Leadership Gracefully

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

What happens when a leader decides they're done leading? In this episode, Bob and Josh tackle one of the most uncomfortable topics in technical leadership: stepping down from a leadership role. Whether you're the one considering walking away from the org chart, or a team member just told you they want out, this conversation is for you.

Bob shares his personal story of transitioning from a senior development leadership role at iContact to an agile coaching position—a move that required navigating salary adjustments, title changes, and the inevitable shift in organizational perception. He credits his boss Ralph Kusuba for handling the conversation with grace and business acumen, recognizing Bob's value beyond just his title.

The hosts draw an important distinction between organizational leadership (titles, org charts, formal authority) and leadership as a way of being (influence, modeling great teammate behavior, cultural contribution). While you can step away from the former, Bob argues you can never truly abdicate the latter—and he'd "smack you with your own hat" if you tried.

They also explore how to recognize when someone has genuinely reached their limit versus when they're just hitting a sticky spot that coaching can help them push through. The key insight: if you're leading well, these conversations should be rare. And when they do happen, the leader's job is to find a gracious glide path—just like NFL coaches who step back to coordinator roles and become invaluable advisors to first-time head coaches.

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Take Part in Your Own Rescue Instead of Blaming Leadership

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

In this provocative episode, Bob and Josh flip the script on their usual leadership-focused content. Instead of critiquing leaders, they're calling out team members who constantly blame their bosses for everything that's wrong.

Bob opens with a pattern he's observed for decades: the endless "we could do X if only they would get on board" mentality that permeates lean coffees, webinars, and workplace conversations. He's tired of watching people demonize, marginalize, and stereotype their leaders without any self-reflection.

Josh shares his personal journey of learning to "manage up" — a transformation that began when he admitted to Bob that he was frustrated with his own leaders. What started as finger-pointing became a year-long commitment to understanding what leaders actually face. The result? A complete perspective shift. Once Josh understood the impossible balancing acts, the endless problem-solving, and the human struggles behind the title, his frustration transformed into partnership.

The hosts challenge listeners to:

Stop using phrases like "that's above my pay grade" as a way to wash their hands of problems
Assume positive intent from leaders
Remember that leaders are humans first — they bleed, they have bad days, they're often only 3-5 years into their leadership journey
Get in the game instead of sitting in the stands judging
Ask questions to understand rather than criticize

Josh shares a powerful story about his child's sports coach who admitted, "I'm still learning how to be a coach. I'm asking you to be patient with me." That vulnerability and honesty is exactly what most leaders are experiencing but rarely feel safe enough to express.

The takeaway: You are part of the problem. Take part in your own rescue. Flip the script.

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The Proven Hiring Framework Two Leaders Discovered Independently

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Two veteran engineering leaders reveal the proven hiring principles they independently discovered through building world-class teams. Learn why diversity across all dimensions matters more than rock star resumes, how the 3 A's framework transforms hiring decisions, and why trusting your gut beats following the rules. No theory, just battle-tested approaches that work whether you're in a startup or fighting corporate bureaucracy.

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Control vs. Innovation - The Two Forces Behind Every RTO Decision

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 10:00:00 GMT

The return-to-office debate has been hijacked by the wrong conversation. In this episode, Josh and Bob cut through the noise to reveal what's really driving RTO mandates—and it's not what most leaders will admit.

There are two clouds hovering over every in-office decision: the Control Cloud and the Innovation Cloud. The Control Cloud is about distrust, micromanagement, and leaders who feel uneasy when they can't physically see butts in seats. The Innovation Cloud is about something entirely different—creating the conditions where teams can do their absolute best work together.

Drawing from decades of experience building high-performing teams at companies like iContact, Teradata, and EMC, Josh and Bob make the case that co-located teams aren't just a preference—they're an innovation multiplier. They share stories of conference rooms turned into collaboration bootcamps, cube walls torn down with power drills, and the simple magic of a room erupting in applause when someone moves a sticky note to "Done."

But this isn't about forcing people back to the office for control. It's about understanding what gets lost when we optimize purely for individual convenience over team collaboration. The watercooler conversations. The yelps from a frustrated tester that bring immediate help. The face-to-face tension that drives real innovation.

Josh, who has debated this question with himself for fifteen years, finally lands on an answer: if he were building a team from scratch today, he'd build a co-located team of collaborative problem solvers. Not because remote can't work, but because the magic of true team collaboration is worth the commute.

The question isn't whether you should return to office. The question is: which cloud is driving your decision?

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Are You Too Nice to Be an Effective Leader?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Are you a nice leader or a kind leader? It might sound like the same thing, but Bob and Josh break down why the difference could be holding you back from becoming the leader your team actually needs.

Using a Venn diagram from The Caring Techie, they explore the uncomfortable truth that being "nice" often means avoiding conflict, telling people what they want to hear, and prioritizing short-term comfort over long-term growth. Being "kind," on the other hand, means doing the right thing even when it's uncomfortable, setting boundaries, and being honest even at the risk of conflict.

Bob shares a recent moment where he chose the nice path instead of the honest one—and why it still bothers him. Josh talks about the weight of leadership responsibility and why he'd rather have a difficult conversation than look back years later knowing he failed someone by staying silent.

They also tackle the concept of getting "pickled"—how organizations slowly brine you into niceness until you stop asking the hard questions and stop saying what needs to be said. Drawing from Jeff Watts' book "Calm Rebel Leadership," they discuss how to find your center, recognize how far you've drifted, and start the slow work of crawling back to genuine, honest leadership.

The takeaway? Don't flip the switch overnight. Baby steps, consistency, and the courage to be kind over nice will serve you and your team far better in the long run.

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How Leaders Generate Energy When They're Running on Empty

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Leaders don't have anyone to pick them up when they fall—so how do you generate energy when you've got nothing left? Josh and Bob share real talk about the mental battles of leadership, building your emergency support team, and why treating yourself like a "solo chief" might be the mindset shift you need. Plus: a daily ritual that transformed how Bob showed up for his teams

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Great Leaders Are Great Followers First

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Great leaders aren't born—they're made through great followership. Bob and Josh explore why mastering the art of following is essential to leading, including Amazon's "disagree and commit" principle, how to support without being a yes-person, and why you should never embarrass your leader in public. Real stories from football fields and conference rooms reveal what separates good followers from great ones.

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What We Loved in 2025 - Tech, Books, and Everything Between

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh share their favorite things from 2025—from fountain pens and Batman comics to Claude AI, Drizzle ORM, and the books that kept them turning pages. Plus honest talk about therapy, daily walks, and why community still matters. A lighter episode celebrating what brought joy during a challenging year.

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Give Yourself Grace Because 2025 Kicked Everyone's Ass

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Bob calls it the worst tech job market in 45 years. Josh has been grinding harder than ever with a slower pipeline. In this raw year-in-review episode, the hosts share what's actually helped them survive 2025—human networking over LinkedIn vanity metrics, community over isolation, and resilience over despair. Plus: Bob announces he's quitting the Scrum Alliance and both hosts call out the AI bandwagon for what it is.

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Finding Your Leadership Weaknesses When Nobody Will Tell You

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

As leaders gain responsibility, honest feedback disappears. Bob and Josh explore why power dynamics silence your team, how to find truth tellers who will call you out, and why no criticism isn't good news—it's a warning sign. Learn to mine for feedback and fix your leadership blind spots.

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Weaponized Curiosity and Other Leadership Questioning Mistakes

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Are your questions undermining your leadership credibility? Bob Galen and Josh Anderson expose the hidden dangers of over-questioning, from "death by a thousand questions" to weaponized curiosity. Learn when to ask, when to declare, and how to avoid losing the room. Practical tips for agile leaders, coaches, and managers who want to build trust, not erode it.

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Should Leaders Ever Say "Don't Bring Me Problems Bring Me Solutions"?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Should leaders ever say "don't bring me problems, bring me solutions"? Bob Galen and Josh Anderson challenge binary thinking in leadership.

Learn when this controversial phrase empowers developing leaders versus when it shuts people down. Discover the concept of "problem support" and why great leaders aren't answer machines or gatekeepers.

Josh shares how asking "what do you think?" unlocked dormant expertise. Bob explains why situational awareness matters more than rigid rules. Essential listening for leaders tired of oversimplified leadership advice and anyone judging leaders with black-and-white thinking.

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If Leaving Your Team Hurts Then You Probably Did It Right

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

What happens when you've built an amazing team and then have to leave? Bob Galen and Josh Anderson explore the guilt, emotion, and complexity of leadership transitions. Learn why good leaders struggle most with leaving while bad leaders walk away without a second thought. Josh shares his gut-wrenching experience leaving Dude Solutions, Bob discusses how to maintain relationships through transitions, and both hosts reframe departure around legacy and the coaching tree concept. If leaving your team hurts, you probably did it right. Essential listening for any leader facing a career transition.

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From Stack Ranking to AI Hiring - Detecting and Fixing Toxic Workplaces

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Bob Galen and Josh Anderson dissect toxic workplace culture and challenge leaders to take ownership. Learn why stack ranking exists (spoiler: because leaders aren't doing their jobs), why brutal AI-driven hiring processes are destroying recruitment, and how to properly use performance improvement plans. Stop passing the buck to HR or the C-suite.

If your workplace is toxic, it's your responsibility to detoxify it. Bob shares his experience refusing to participate in stack ranking, Josh explains why hiring can't be automated, and both hosts deliver their "Make it so" challenge for leaders ready to do the hard work.

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8 Things EVERY Leader Needs to Do MORE Of in 2026

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Celebrate Episode 100 of The Meta-Cast's Leadership Focus as Bob Galen and Josh Anderson share 8 critical areas where leaders need to do MORE. Learn why hiring can't be outsourced to AI, how to be aggressively patient with change, why speaking truth to power matters, and the importance of growing the next generation. Plus: advocating for women in leadership, thinking about your legacy, and building team cohesion through language. Practical leadership advice from two thought leaders with decades of experience.

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The Painfully Easy Leadership Traps We Fall Into,(And How to Escape Them)

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

This week, Josh and Bob tackle the hidden beliefs that hold leaders back — inspired by a recent Harvard Business Review article. From perfectionism and ego to the inability to say “no,” they unpack the mental traps that quietly sabotage leadership growth.

Through stories, humor, and brutal honesty, they dig into what it really means to lead without making it about you. Whether it’s learning that not everyone’s wired like you, realizing you’re the ceiling for your team, or finally getting comfortable saying “no,” this episode is a mirror for every leader who’s brave enough to look.

It’s part confession, part coaching session — and all real talk about what it takes to lead in today’s world.

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Hard Conversations You Need to Have With Yourself

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Josh and Bob hold up the mirror — hard. This isn’t a pep talk; it’s a reality check for anyone frustrated with their career, the market, or leadership.

They unpack the idea of being “Me First” — not in a selfish way, but in a self-accountable way. Instead of waiting for someone else to fix the market, find your job, or create your opportunity, start by asking: What do I need to change? What can I do differently?

The duo call out the tough truths facing agile professionals, coaches, and leaders right now. The golden age of “easy wins” is over. The only sustainable strategy is honest self-reflection and intentional evolution.

If you’ve been waiting for the world to shift back in your favor, stop waiting. The next version of your career starts with you.

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Why Networking Still Beats Any Career Hack

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

This episode dives into one of the most "avoided" skills in career growth — networking that actually matters. Josh and Bob pull back the curtain on how real connections, not polished résumés, shape opportunities, careers, and even leadership credibility.

The conversation hits on a key truth: too many professionals are obsessing over self-improvement in isolation — certifications, frameworks, “personal brands” — while ignoring the real engine of progress: people. Relationships. Community.

This is not about transactional networking. It’s about building a system of genuine connection — one that gives, supports, and keeps you growing long after your current role.

Not sure where to start, you can give Bob's Moose Herd a shot.

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How to Use AI Without Losing Yourself

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

This episode isn’t another AI hype session — it’s a wake-up call.

Josh and Bob dig into the growing trend of professionals outsourcing their craft to AI tools, whether it’s writing code, managing products, or even “leading” through automation. The conversation gets real as Josh shares his own experiment of building a full product through AI (and what it cost him in confidence and skill).

This is not an anti-AI rant. It’s a rallying cry to stay grounded in human intelligence — your experience, judgment, curiosity, and teamwork. AI can augment your craft, but it should never replace it.

If you’ve ever wondered where the line is between leveraging tools and losing your edge, this episode is your mirror moment.

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Anxiety Isn’t The Enemy — it’s The Signal

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

This week, Josh and Bob take on one of leadership’s most under-discussed realities: anxiety.

Leading is hard enough. Leading while anxious? That’s another level. In this raw and personal episode, they unpack what anxiety looks like in real leaders — not as something to suppress or “manage,” but as something to understand, even befriend.

They share personal stories about how anxiety has shaped their decisions, moments they’ve fumbled through tough conversations (including a very human “first time firing someone” story), and how anxiety can actually serve as a signal — a reminder of care, growth, and awareness.

This isn’t a “how to stay calm” episode. It’s a conversation about why anxiety exists for a reason — and how great leaders use it to stay self-aware, humble, and human.

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Self-Care for Leaders Who Never Stop

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Josh and Bob take a reflective detour from their usual leadership banter. They challenge each other with spontaneous “When was the last time…” questions—raw, unscripted, and deeply human.

From vulnerability and ethical courage to the power of self-care and connection, this episode models what it looks like when two seasoned leaders drop the masks and just talk. You’ll hear stories about asking for help, putting your foot in your mouth, saving “baby trees,” and rediscovering what really matters: relationships, rest, and self-awareness.

This is leadership stripped of theater—leaders practicing reflection, not performance.

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Trusting Your Gut: The Vanishing Skill of Modern Leadership

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Josh and Bob dive into the uncomfortable but powerful role of intuition in leadership. Data-driven decision-making has become the default, but what happens when the data runs out—or worse, when it misleads you? Both share personal stories of times they ignored their gut and paid the price, and times when trusting that inner signal made all the difference.

This isn’t about rejecting data. It’s about recognizing intuition as another form of input—one that leaders often suppress out of fear it won’t “sound logical.” Josh and Bob challenge listeners to remember times they silenced their inner voice, reflect on the outcomes, and start treating gut instincts as signals worth listening to.

If you’ve ever wrestled with the balance between logic and instinct, this episode will push you to rethink how you make decisions.

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The Final Three Habits That Define Real Leadership

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Josh and Bob wrap up their exploration of Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by tackling the final three habits: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood, Synergize, and Sharpen the Saw.

They unpack what these really mean for leaders today. From the trap of talking too much and forgetting to listen, to why “playing Legos” with people never works, to the absolute necessity of investing in your own growth—this is a conversation full of practical insights and unfiltered stories. Bob and Josh don’t just reference Covey; they translate his timeless principles into the messy, real-world challenges of modern leadership.

If you’re a leader looking for clarity, alignment, and a reminder that your growth sets the ceiling for your team’s success, this episode is a masterclass.

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How Great Leaders Create Win-Win Outcomes

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In Part 2 of their series on Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen dive into “Put First Things First” and “Think Win-Win.” Learn how modern leaders can prioritize with courage, create clarity, and build true win-win relationships.

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What Covey’s 7 Habits Teach Us About Modern Leadership (Part 1 of 4)

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

We’re kicking off a brand-new series revisiting Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People — through the lens of modern leadership. In this episode, Josh and Bob unpack the first two habits:

Be Proactive – Don’t wait for permission. Great leaders anticipate, act, and build ahead of the curve. From hiring talent before you need it to proactively managing your own growth, proactivity isn’t about flailing — it’s about intentional, forward-looking leadership.
Begin with the End in Mind – Leadership starts with clarity. Whether it’s building a product, scaling a team, or shaping a career, vision matters. But so does flexibility. Josh and Bob share stories about startups, strategy shifts, and why leaders must balance end goals with the twists and turns of the real world.

The conversation is unfiltered, practical, and rooted in decades of lived experience — showing how these timeless habits still hold power today.

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The New Leader’s Roadmap

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Josh and Bob get real about what happens when leadership lands in your lap—whether you asked for it or not. From “org charts on chairs” to the harsh reality of being the single ringable neck, they break down the mistakes, lessons, and turning points that define the journey from individual contributor to leader.

They share personal stories of micromanaging gone wrong, learning the hard way about delegation, discovering that the true job of a leader is helping others succeed, and the uncomfortable truth that stepping into leadership often means bucking the system around you.

This is an honest, unfiltered roadmap for anyone thrust into leadership, complete with hard-earned wisdom on humility, self-care, finding mentors, and building the leadership style you aspire to—before it’s too late.

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Human-Centered Leadership for High Performing Teams

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Josh and Bob challenge the growing obsession with artificial intelligence and mechanical leadership “frameworks” by reminding us what matters: leading humans like a human. They unpack what authentic high-performance leadership looks like and how showing genuine care for people is still the most powerful management tool you have. Instead of passing leadership responsibilities on to checklists or algorithms, the hosts lay out a bold reminder — real leadership comes from connection, courage, and empathy.

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If You Don’t Do These Things, You’re Not Leading

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

What does great leadership look like?

In this episode, Josh and Bob unpack their personal, hard-earned list of what truly defines a great leader — beyond the metrics, beyond the titles, and way beyond the fluff. From building resilient, high-performing teams to owning mistakes, speaking truth to power, and knowing when to be patient (and when to push), this is a no-BS breakdown of how to measure leadership that matters.

This isn’t theory. It’s lived experience — the stuff you feel when you’re around a real leader… and the gaps you notice when one’s missing.

Whether you’re trying to grow into a leadership role, assess your own growth, or just want to build something better — this episode gives you the unfiltered playbook.

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Are You a Leader or Just In the Role?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this powerful episode, Josh and Bob go all-in on the responsibility of leadership—especially when it’s uncomfortable. Prompted by listener feedback questioning whether it’s “worth it” to speak truth to power, they deliver a no-nonsense masterclass on the cost and courage of real leadership.

This conversation is blunt, passionate, and grounded in decades of lived experience. From promotions earned by speaking uncomfortable truths to the burden of responsibility great leaders carry, this is not a theoretical chat—it’s a challenge. If you’re hiding, coasting, or waiting for it to get easier, this episode is your wake-up call.

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An Unfiltered Masterclass for Modern Leaders

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Josh and Bob dive deep into Colin Powell’s 18 Principles of Leadership, but with a Meta-Cast twist. They each bring their top five principles to the table and unpack them—not as motivational posters, but as real-world lessons earned in the trenches. The discussion spans hard truths about pissing people off as a leader, the danger of falling in love with the "expert" class, why perpetual optimism actually moves teams forward, and how fun and humility are underrated superpowers. As always, the conversation is grounded, unfiltered, and full of personal stories from decades of leadership experience. This is a masterclass in modern, practical leadership thinking.

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Stop Avoiding Hard Conversations at Work

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Silence is compliance. That’s the raw truth at the heart of this episode.

Josh Anderson and Bob Galen dive into what it really means to speak truth to power — and why so many teams and leaders fail to do it. They unpack the fear, politeness, and avoidance that keep people quiet, and share hard-won advice on building a culture where truth-telling is not just encouraged but expected.

Through real stories, role-playing, and honest debate, they challenge leaders (title or not) to step up, put the uncomfortable truth on the table, and make it normal to question, disagree, and align on what’s real. This episode isn’t about being reckless with words — it’s about building trust, courage, and clarity, even when it’s uncomfortable.

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Why “I Don’t Know” Is a Power Move for Leaders

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Curiosity isn’t optional. It’s a leadership superpower — and most leaders don’t use it nearly enough.

In this episode, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen unpack what real curiosity looks like in leadership. They explore how fake curiosity shows up (leading questions, hidden agendas, performative listening), and how authentic curiosity creates space for collaboration, innovation, and trust.

You’ll learn practical ways to assess your own curiosity, how to reawaken it in your team, and why the ability to say “I don’t know” might be your most powerful leadership tool. It’s not about having the answers — it’s about creating space to find them, together.

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Product Leadership Is Your Competitive Edge in the AI Era

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this future-facing episode, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen make the case that great product leadership is more important than ever—especially in a world of AI-driven development, vibe coding, and accelerating speed. They argue that no matter how fast you can build, if you’re not building the right things for the right reasons, you’re setting yourself up for failure.

Josh shares lessons from his own real-time experience building a product with AI, discovering that clear context, product thinking, and human leadership remain the key unlocks for success. Together, they explore how to maximize the value of every line of code, why clarity is the real differentiator, and how product leadership is everyone's job—not just people with the title.

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The Blueprint for Storytelling That Actually Works

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Storytelling isn’t a soft skill — it’s a leadership superpower.

In this jam-packed and practical episode, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen unpack what great storytelling actually looks like in leadership. They explore the difference between rambling and landing, and share how leaders can create clarity, shape culture, and inspire action with stories that actually stick.

You’ll learn how to mine your own experiences for powerful “nuggets,” avoid common traps like over-explaining or name-dropping, and test your storytelling in the wild. Whether you’re leading a team, presenting to the board, or just trying to communicate better — this episode gives you a full blueprint for telling stories that change people, not just fill airtime.

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Transparency Is the Job, Not a Nice to Have

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Transparency sounds simple — until you actually have to live it.

In this raw and deeply honest episode, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen explore what real transparency in leadership looks like, why so many leaders avoid it, and how fear, ego, and storytelling get in the way. From sharing hard truths to navigating organizational risk, they unpack why transparency isn't just about honesty — it's about trust, respect, and the courage to stop filtering.

They challenge leaders to stop underestimating their teams and start leading with context, vulnerability, and clarity — even when it's uncomfortable. Because if you want people to act like adults, you have to treat them like adults.

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The Most Underrated Leadership Skills You’re Not Practicing

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this fast-paced and practical episode, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen run through 10 essential “hats” every leader must learn to wear — even the ones that feel uncomfortable or counterintuitive. From truth-teller to listener, follower to guide, each role represents a different kind of leadership presence and responsibility.

They challenge the myth that leaders should always have the answers, instead offering a more grounded view of modern leadership: one rooted in humility, honesty, coaching, detachment, and constant growth. Whether you're managing a team or shaping a culture, this is your crash course in leading with intention and impact.

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Agile Changed Everything, So Why Are We Still Complaining?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 09 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this passionate and energizing episode, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen ask a bold question:

Why did we stop celebrating Agile?

Agile won. It changed how we build software forever. But today, the loudest voices in the community are complaining, nitpicking, or chasing the next hype cycle. Josh and Bob push back on the negativity and call for a return to appreciation, optimism, and respect for the movement that changed their careers — and so many others.

They reflect on the historical context, share the cost of forgotten lessons, and announce their plans to host a celebration of Agile before the year ends. It’s not nostalgia. It’s a challenge: to honor what works, recognize how far we’ve come, and inspire what comes next.

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AI Won’t Replace You, But Misusing It Might

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this highly relevant and no-holds-barred episode, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen dive into the AI boom — not from a hype lens, but from the trenches of leadership, technology, and craft. They explore how AI is shaping the tech industry, what’s getting better, what’s getting worse, and why so many people are using it wrong.

Bob shares his shift from skeptic to advocate, revealing how AI has helped him write, coach, and even navigate personal challenges. Josh draws sharp comparisons between the AI boom and the Agile gold rush, warning of shallow expertise, over-reliance, and the erosion of real human skill. Together, they urge leaders to embrace AI as a partner, not a replacement, and to double down on what makes us uniquely human: experience, ethics, creativity, and courage.

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Are You Promoting People Into Failure?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 26 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen tackle the infamous Peter Principle — the idea that people are promoted until they hit their level of incompetence. But they go deeper than the theory, asking why it happens so often, how to recognize it in your organization, and what great leaders do differently.

Josh offers a spicy take: the Peter Principle is inevitable — and even necessary for growth. Bob pushes back hard, arguing that it’s often the result of lazy leadership and avoidance. What follows is a lively and honest conversation about promotion, failure, responsibility, and what it really means to lead people well.

Whether you're a leader making promotion decisions or someone who's been “Petered” yourself, this episode brings the clarity, candor, and coaching you didn’t know you needed.

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Why Firing All Managers Won’t Fix Your Culture

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 19 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this sharp and thoughtful episode, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen debate the future of middle management. While movements like Corporate Rebels are calling to eliminate the layer entirely, Bob and Josh argue for something more nuanced: a transformation, not an execution. They explore what great middle managers actually look like, the leadership gaps that plague many orgs, and why flat structures aren't a silver bullet.

You'll walk away with a modern blueprint for impactful middle leadership—one built on collaboration, development, and resilience—not control, micromanagement, or outdated org charts.

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The Leadership Practices We Never Talk About (Until Now)

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 12 May 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this candid episode, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen take listeners behind the curtain to reveal the quiet habits and personal practices that make them better leaders — but rarely get talked about. From journaling, reflection, and patient observation to enabling failure, nontraditional learning, and building side projects for sanity, they share the invisible work that strengthens their leadership muscle. These personal rituals may seem small, but they compound over time to create clarity, energy, and growth. This is a rare invitation into the inner workings of two seasoned leaders — a reminder that what you do in private often shapes who you are in public.

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The 3 Simple Ideas That Changed How We Lead Forever

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Josh Anderson and Bob Galen share their top three career-changing lessons about leadership, patience, self-advocacy, and escaping the feedback desert. Tune in to learn how to unlock your full potential and thrive in any organization.

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Why Self-Selection Is the Future of Agile Teams

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Agile experts Sandy Mamoli and David Mole join Meta-Cast to share what they’ve learned after a decade of running self-selecting teams. Discover how team autonomy, hackathon culture, and the new edition of Creating Great Teams can help you build empowered, high-performing Agile teams in any organization.

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Breaking Leadership Boundaries

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this podcast episode, hosts Josh Anderson and Bob Galen delve into the challenges and responsibilities of leadership beyond traditional hierarchies. They discuss the importance of having difficult conversations, the pitfalls of the "ladder game" where feedback gets lost in translation, and the need for mentoring and agile coaching skills. The conversation emphasizes that true leadership means building strong relationships, offering honest, timely feedback, and fostering a culture where every leader feels supported. Ultimately, the discussion encourages leaders to step up, address issues directly, and invest in the growth of their peers, creating a compounding effect that benefits the entire organization.

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The Mistakes That Shaped Us as Leaders

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen dive into the biggest mistakes of their careers—those defining moments that shaped their leadership journeys. From misguided assumptions to pivotal missteps, they share raw insights on how failures can fuel growth, resilience, and long-term success. Whether you’re an aspiring leader or a seasoned professional, these lessons will help you avoid similar pitfalls and navigate your own leadership path with confidence.

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Stop Copy-Pasting Success—Build Your Own Playbook

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Josh and Bob dive into the phenomenon of industry bandwagons—the trends, methodologies, and leadership styles that organizations blindly adopt without critical thought. They unpack why these bandwagons form, how they evolve, and the risks of following them without truly understanding their implications. From AI to Agile frameworks to leadership fads, this discussion helps listeners develop a "BS detector" to critically assess whether a trend is worth adopting or just another hype cycle.

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Why Every Leader Should Learn to Speak Publicly

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Public speaking can be intimidating, but it’s also one of the most powerful tools for career growth. In this episode, Josh and Bob break down how to overcome the fear of speaking, the hidden benefits of stepping on stage, and why sharing your story is critical for the next generation of leaders. If you’ve ever considered speaking at a conference but hesitated, this episode will give you the push you need.

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Why Great Leaders Prioritize Active Mentoring

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we dive deep into active mentoring and why it’s an essential, non-negotiable responsibility for leaders. Too many leaders treat mentorship as an afterthought—if it happens, great; if not, oh well. But that’s not leadership. Bob and Josh break down why mentorship must be intentional, how to create a culture of continuous growth, and the tools leaders can use to develop their teams. If you’re not actively growing your people, you’re failing them (and yourself).

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Bad Leadership Habits That Are Slowing Your Team Down

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of The Meta-Cast Podcast, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen dive into the "smells" of leadership—both the sweet and the downright stinky. From the signals that indicate strong leadership to the subtle (or not-so-subtle) signs of dysfunction, this episode will challenge leaders to assess their habits and identify where they need to level up. They discuss the power of listening, the dangers of canceled one-on-ones, the importance of clear vision and context, and why great leaders take full responsibility for building strong teams. Whether you're leading an organization, a team, or just yourself, this episode is packed with wisdom that will help you refine your leadership instincts.

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The Art of Inclusive Yet Decisive Leadership

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of The Meta-Cast, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen dive into the nuanced leadership challenge of balancing democracy and decisiveness. They explore when and how leaders should open the floor for team input and when they need to make the tough calls. With real-world examples and candid insights, they break down the importance of psychological safety, structured decision-making, and the role of patience in leadership. Whether you’re leading a team, department, or an entire company, this episode provides actionable insights on fostering a culture of inclusion while maintaining forward momentum.

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Politics and Leadership: The How To Guide

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In today's episode of The Meta-Cast Podcast, Josh and Bob tackle the complexities of leading teams in politically charged environments. As societal discourse seeps into the workplace, leaders must remain vigilant in upholding cultural standards while fostering open communication and respect. The duo shares practical strategies to navigate tough conversations, maintain unity, and build resilient, diverse teams.

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Coaching Founders and Leaders the Right Way

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of The Meta-Cast, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen dive deep into the challenge of coaching leaders and teams effectively. They explore the balance between coaching individuals versus coaching the system, sharing real-world examples of how leadership presence (or over-presence) can either empower or stifle teams. Josh reflects on a time when Bob challenged him to step back as a leader, and together they discuss how situational awareness plays a critical role in leadership effectiveness. If you're struggling with how to guide your teams without micromanaging or if you’re unsure when to lean in or step back, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate those tough leadership decisions.

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Fix Your Agile Teams with These Simple Shifts

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Forget the Agile buzzwords—Josh Anderson and Bob Galen break down what actually works. In this episode of The Meta-Cast, they challenge Agile 2.0, reveal the real distractions holding teams back, and give leaders a roadmap to focus on what truly matters. Listen now to get back to the basics and lead your team to success.

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Turning Leadership Dreams into Reality

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Learn the keys to driving meaningful change in any organization. Bob Galen and Josh Anderson discuss grit, focus, and actionable leadership tactics to help you achieve lasting success, even in the most challenging environments.

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How the Agile Alliance and PMI Partnership Impacts You

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Explore the implications of the Agile Alliance and PMI partnership in this insightful episode. Learn how it could reshape agile practices, improve leadership strategies, and challenge your perspectives on organizational alignment and adaptability.

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The Case for Succession-Based Culture

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT

Discover the transformative power of succession-based culture in leadership. In this episode, we share practical strategies to break dependency bottlenecks, empower your team, and prepare for long-term organizational success. Listen now to reshape your leadership mindset!

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Why Your Current Strategy Won’t Scale

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Discover how leaders can adapt to growth and scale their organizations effectively. Learn actionable tips for evolving processes, empowering teams, and navigating leadership challenges as your company grows.

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Decision-Making Secrets of Effective Leaders

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Discover how great leaders thrive under pressure, make tough calls with incomplete information, and refine their instincts over time. Learn actionable strategies for navigating ambiguity, pivoting effectively, and building confidence in your team. Tune in for insights that will transform your leadership style.

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Your 2025 Goal: More Value, Less Effort

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:00:00 GMT

This episode of The Meta-Cast challenges you to simplify, declutter, and refocus. We dive deep into why overcomplicated processes, bloated practices, and "agile industrial complex" mindsets are holding organizations back. It's time to cut the noise and return to the basics—delivering value efficiently and effectively. Learn how to streamline your work, eliminate waste, and start 2025 with clarity and purpose.

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Be the A*****e: Leading When It Counts

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

This episode is a bold and unapologetic exploration of leadership in the toughest situations. Josh Anderson and Bob Galen dive into the moments when leaders must make hard, unpopular decisions, advocate fiercely for their teams, and challenge the status quo. From addressing ethical dilemmas to pushing for necessary but uncomfortable change, this conversation provides real-world insights and strategies for becoming the kind of leader who steps up when it matters most.

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Sometimes you need to be a jerk as a leader.
Decision-making can require a firm approach.
Establishing boundaries is crucial for accountability.
Cross-functional challenges often require assertiveness.
Protecting the team from external criticism is essential.
Maintaining standards is a key part of leadership.
Being perceived as an a*****e can be a badge of honor.
Ethical leadership involves making tough decisions.
Confidence in leadership can prevent misunderstandings.
Leadership is about responding well when things get tough.

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Leadership Lessons From The Gridiron

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Josh and Bob explore the parallels between sports, particularly football, and leadership. Drawing lessons from the gridiron, they dive into key leadership fundamentals that separate average leaders from great ones. From practicing consistency and clarity in expectations to building trust and fostering resilience, they connect sports strategies to actionable leadership insights. Listeners will leave equipped with practical ways to improve their leadership game.

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Transforming Team Members into Leaders: A Practical Guide

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In Episode 53 of The Meta-Cast, Bob Galen and Josh Anderson dive deep into one of the biggest responsibilities of leaders: growing the next generation of leaders. They discuss essential qualities to look for, the importance of “grit,” and how to know when someone might be ready to lead—even if they’re unaware of it. They share personal stories of mentorship, explain the value of experimenting with leadership roles, and stress the importance of providing a safety net for those stepping up. Listeners will gain insights into developing potential leaders, pushing team members out of their comfort zones, and the power of continuous feedback and support.

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Listen to Lead: Boost Your Leadership with These Tips

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen dive deep into the art of effective listening for leaders. They explore the significance of truly hearing your team, applying patience, and removing ego from conversations to drive understanding and empowerment within an organization. They share actionable tips to improve listening skills, balance conversation dynamics, and build stronger, more genuine connections with team members.

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Embracing 360-Degree Advocacy to Drive Team Success

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the Meta-Cast, Bob Galen and Josh Anderson delve into the crucial concept of 360-degree advocacy. They discuss how leaders, team members, and peers alike can create a positive workplace culture by advocating not just for their teams, but also for themselves and each other. By embracing advocacy as a shared responsibility, individuals can drive better teamwork, greater motivation, and exceptional results. Tune in to learn how to foster a culture of mutual respect, and get practical insights on how to create powerful ripple effects throughout your organization.

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10 Leadership Mistakes You Must Stop Making Today

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh share the 10 things leaders need to stop doing to build more effective and empowered teams. They explore key leadership mistakes like reorganization as a cure-all, relying on copycat models from other companies, and focusing too much on planning instead of delivering value. Packed with practical insights and hard-earned lessons, this episode challenges leaders to rethink their approach to management and leadership.

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How True Leaders Empower and Advocate for Their Teams

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen discuss the crucial role of advocacy in leadership. Learn how to support and elevate your team, navigate organizational barriers, and create a culture of continuous growth and recognition. Discover practical strategies for fostering advocacy and why it is key to becoming an effective leader.

A great TED Talk helping you learn how to ask, when it feels very uncomfortable...

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Tackling Toxic Brilliance

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Josh and Bob dive deep into the challenges of handling brilliant yet toxic individuals in the workplace. They discuss how leaders often fail to address these individuals, allowing toxic behavior to persist at the expense of team morale and overall organizational health. Through candid conversation, the hosts share personal experiences and insights on how to confront these difficult situations, provide radical candor, and ultimately create healthier, more productive work environments.

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Ten Books That Will Change How You Lead

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

The episode features Bob and Josh discussing their top 10 book recommendations aimed at improving leadership skills. They make references to personal experiences and emphasize the influential role these books had on their own leadership journeys. Alongside individual book recommendations, they also suggest resources like Harvard Business Review for staying current with leadership trends.

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Navigating Leadership Loneliness

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh discuss the inherent loneliness and challenges that come with leadership roles. They emphasize the importance of accepting the reality that leadership can be isolating and offer strategies to mitigate this loneliness. This includes finding a 'venting buddy', appreciating rare moments of genuine feedback, and seeking external coaching. Both hosts share personal experiences and anecdotes to illustrate the difficulties leaders face, such as the weight of responsibility, the rarity of feedback, and the need for confidentiality. Despite these challenges, they highlight the rewarding aspects of good leadership, like seeing team members grow and succeed, which make the journey worthwhile.

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Why Reflection is the Key to Effective Leadership

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of The Meta-Cast Podcast, Bob Galen and Josh Anderson explore the transformative power of reflection in leadership. They discuss why reflection isn't just a "nice-to-have" but a critical tool for leaders to recalibrate, adjust strategies, and foster an inclusive, high-performing culture. Bob and Josh emphasize that leaders must model reflective practices, be open to changing their minds, and ensure psychological safety within their teams. They challenge leaders to become "reflection artists," harnessing self-awareness and strategic thinking to drive impactful outcomes. The episode also offers practical steps on how leaders can embed reflection into their daily routines.

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Building a Culture of Agility by Addressing Sunk Costs

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Discover how to recognize and overcome the sunk cost fallacy in your organization. Learn actionable strategies for leaders to make smarter decisions, pivot effectively, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Don't let past investments hold you back—empower your team to identify and address failures early!

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Reimagining Demotion: A Strategic Leadership Approach

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob Galen and Josh Anderson tackle the often misunderstood topic of "demotion" within organizations. Rather than viewing it as a negative consequence, they challenge leaders to reframe it as a strategic move to better align talent with roles where individuals can thrive. They share personal experiences, including instances where Bob himself voluntarily stepped down from leadership roles to focus on coaching, which ultimately led to greater organizational success. The episode emphasizes the importance of creating environments where employees can experiment with roles, ensuring that they are in positions where they are both effective and fulfilled.

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Building Stronger Teams Through Effective Promotion Strategies

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of The Meta-Cast Podcast, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen dive deep into the complexities of promotions, discussing the challenges from both the perspective of the promoter and the promotee. They explore the importance of balancing hard and soft skills, the nuances of leadership roles, and how to avoid the common pitfalls of promotion processes. Josh and Bob also tackle the controversial topic of whether promoting the "best" person is always the right decision and share personal insights on how to foster a diverse and complementary team dynamic. The episode concludes with actionable advice for leaders on how to effectively promote their team members while maintaining organizational balance and integrity.

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Creating Positive Outcomes with Performance Improvement Plans

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 12 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh delve into the mindset and application of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs). They emphasize viewing PIPs as positive tools for growth rather than punitive measures. They stress the importance of clear and continuous communication of role expectations, the ethical responsibility leaders have to coach their team members effectively, and the need for a fair and thorough process to ensure mutual understanding. Real-life anecdotes and strategies for effectively implementing PIPs, especially around soft skills, provide actionable insights for leaders to help their team members achieve success.

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Mastering Performance Reviews: Effective Leadership Tips

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Bob Galen and Josh Anderson delve into the intricacies of performance reviews and continuous feedback in leadership. They discuss the common pitfalls of traditional annual reviews and offer practical advice on how to transform these processes to foster growth and improvement within teams. They emphasize the importance of continuous feedback, leveraging strengths over weaknesses, and the value of face-to-face communication. The episode also explores handling HR constraints, the role of self-assessments, and effective one-on-one meetings.

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Small Wins, Big Impact: Driving Change in Challenging Organizations

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 29 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Hosts Josh Anderson and Bob Galen tackle the concept of implementing change within stagnant or resistant environments. They emphasize the power of incremental progress and the necessity of personal leadership in catalyzing organizational transformation. Key discussions revolve around overcoming fear of the first step, the illusion of change ease at the executive level, and practical strategies for communicating effectively and fostering an environment conducive to change.

The "Who Wants To Change?" comic strip Bob referenced.

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How Every Employee Can Shape Leadership and Influence Change

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Discover how every team member, regardless of position, can significantly impact leadership and initiate organizational change. Hosts Josh Anderson and Bob Galen discuss the critical role every individual plays in shaping and improving leadership within an organization. They debunk the myth that only top leaders hold the power to influence change, emphasizing that true leadership involves contributions from all levels. The hosts explore strategies for individuals to assert their influence and drive positive change, regardless of their position.

Everyday Leadership Skills for Everyone - Includes a list of 10 simple actions you can take today to be a leader within your team and organization.
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Ego Management: Building Confidence Without Overstepping

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 15 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

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The episode discusses the delicate balance of ego in leadership, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and humility. The hosts argue that while a healthy ego is necessary for leadership, excessive ego can hinder effectiveness and team growth. They share personal anecdotes and industry examples, highlighting the need for leaders to seek external feedback and coaching. The conversation also touches on building confidence in new leaders, understanding when to lead from the front, and the impact of ego on succession planning and organizational culture.

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Everyday Leadership Tips: Transform Your Team with Small Actions

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Explore how 'Small Acts of Leadership' can dramatically alter your team's culture and boost performance. Join Josh Anderson and Bob Galen in this enlightening episode of The Meta-Cast Podcast, where they share actionable insights for integrating meaningful leadership practices daily. Discover the power of micro-appreciations, effective space management, and genuine engagement in our latest discussion.

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Achieving Test Automation Excellence: Leadership Strategies with Paul Merrill

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Josh Anderson and Bob Galen are joined by guest Paul Merrill, founder of Beaufort Fairmont, which specializes in test automation and consulting. Paul shares his journey from software engineer to entrepreneur, highlighting his passion for test automation and leadership. The discussion delves into challenges in test automation, the importance of leadership in fostering effective automation strategies, and practical advice for those looking to advance their careers in leadership and software development.

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Untrapping Product Teams: Insights from David Pereira

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode hosts Bob Galen and Josh Anderson sit down with recent author and product management expert David Pereira. The discussion centers on David's journey from a software engineer in Brazil to a product manager in Germany. David shares his experiences, challenges, and the pivotal moments that led him to write his book, 'Untrapping Product Teams.' The conversation delves into the intricacies of product management, the common traps teams fall into, and how to overcome them. David emphasizes the importance of action over endless discussions, and the need for strong leadership in driving product success. The episode is filled with practical advice and personal anecdotes, offering valuable insights for aspiring and seasoned product managers alike.

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Stop the Insanity: 10 Agile Practices to Stick a Fork In

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss common agile practices that teams often overdo. They dive into the complexities and unnecessary implementations in architecture, excessive focus on overdone backlogs, and the pitfalls of over-customizing tools like JIRA. They also critique the abundance of agile certifications, the mismanagement of change, and the detrimental leadership habits in the agile space. Emphasizing the importance of simplicity and thoughtful decision-making, Bob and Josh provide insights on how teams can avoid common traps and enhance their agile practices.

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The Agile Alignment Guide: Uniting Teams and Leaders

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Episode 32 sees hosts Bob Galen and Josh Anderson tackling the pervasive issue of misalignment within organizations, particularly in agile settings. They dissect how misalignment between team intentions and leadership measurements can hinder productivity and morale. The episode provides an in-depth discussion on identifying, addressing, and preventing misalignment to ensure that teams are not only efficient but also harmoniously working towards common organizational goals.

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Strategic Sprint Reviews: How to Boost Team Morale and Stakeholder Buy-In

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 27 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Bob Galen and Josh Anderson delve into the transformative potential of sprint reviews. They explore how these sessions can be more than mere progress checks, emphasizing their role in stakeholder engagement, team motivation, and strategic alignment. The episode provides actionable insights into conducting effective reviews that captivate and educate both team members and stakeholders, ensuring everyone is aligned with the team’s goals and contributions.

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Are You Sabotaging Your Leadership? Time Management Blunders to Correct

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In the enlightening Episode 30 of The Meta-Cast Podcast, hosts Bob Galen and Josh Anderson dive deep into the common time mismanagement issues faced by leaders. They discuss the typical areas where leaders waste time and contrast these with where they should ideally invest their efforts to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. The episode offers valuable insights, practical advice, and relatable anecdotes that guide leaders on optimizing their time for better organizational and personal outcomes.

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Top Ten Leadership Blunders and How to Fix Them

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 13 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this insightful episode, hosts Bob Galen and Josh Anderson delve into common pitfalls that leaders encounter and provide practical solutions for recovery. They candidly share personal experiences and offer valuable advice on how to recognize and correct these errors, ensuring that listeners leave with actionable strategies to enhance their leadership skills.

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The Single Most Important Trait of Great Leaders

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In the thought-provoking episode "The Single Most Important Trait of Great Leaders," Bob Galen and Josh Anderson delve deep into the essence of what makes a truly effective leader in the realm of Agile and beyond. They discuss how self-reflection is not just beneficial but crucial for leaders who aspire to not only manage but inspire and drive genuine change within their teams. The hosts share personal anecdotes and practical advice on how leaders can incorporate self-reflection into their daily routine to overcome barriers and enhance their leadership capabilities.

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5 Ways To Cultivate Support and Inclusion in Remote Work Environments

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this pivotal episode of The Meta-Cast Podcast, titled "5 Ways To Cultivate Support and Inclusion in Remote Work Environments," hosts Josh Anderson and Bob Galen delve into the nuances of fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, especially when operating remotely. They explore essential strategies such as effective onboarding, the impact of personalized leadership, and the importance of genuinely caring for team members. The conversation highlights innovative practices like sending care packages to new hires and structured onboarding plans that span 30, 60, and 90 days to integrate employees into the company culture comprehensively.

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Overcoming the Epidemic of Failed Sprints

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this thought-provoking episode of The Meta-Cast, hosts Josh Anderson and Bob Galen tackle the pervasive issue of failed sprints in Agile project management. The discussion opens with Josh's frustration over repeatedly seeing teams struggle with sprint failures, describing it as a "global epidemic."

Both hosts debate the definition of a 'failed sprint' and explore the nuances of sprint goals beyond mere task completion. They emphasize the importance of aligning sprints with business value and strategize on maintaining team cohesion and motivation. The episode is rich with insights on redefining failure, the art of sprint execution, and maintaining a balance between business priorities and team dynamics.

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Mastering Technical Debt: Strategies for Sustainable Software Development

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In Season 2, Episode 25 of The Meta-Cast Podcast, hosts Josh Anderson and Bob Galen engage in a deep dive into the challenges and strategies surrounding technical debt in software development. The episode unpacks the inevitability of technical debt, its impact on team morale, and the necessity of pragmatic management over elimination. The discussion also touches on the critical role of leadership in recognizing, addressing, and mitigating technical debt through informed decision-making and strategic engineering practices.

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Consent-Based Leadership with Jessica Katz

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In Episode 24, The Meta-Cast Podcast delves into the innovative concept of poly labor and the importance of consent-based leadership. Jessica Katz, a leader, entrepreneur, and advocate for ethical workplace culture, joins hosts Josh Anderson and Bob Galen to explore how embracing whole humans and understanding complex people systems can transform organizational dynamics. The episode provides actionable insights into building a culture that accepts and thrives on the multifaceted nature of its employees, aiming for a collaborative negotiation of relationships within the workplace.

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Transforming Product Leadership: Insights from Christopher Lee

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In Episode 23, The Meta-Cast Podcast delves into the intricacies of product leadership and the hurdles organizations face in fostering effective leadership dynamics. Guest Christopher Lee, a seasoned product management coach, alongside hosts Josh Anderson and Bob Galen, explores the common pitfalls where leaders misattribute issues to their teams rather than introspecting their roles. The conversation spans from the critical need for executive coaching to the significance of having candid discussions with leaders about their pivotal role in transformations. Additionally, they touch on the nuances of adapting product leadership principles across different contexts and the importance of tactical execution alongside strategic planning.

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Navigating Deadlines in Agile: Strategies for Success

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In Season 2, Episode 22, Josh Anderson and Bob Galen tackle the contentious issue of handling project deadlines within an Agile framework. They address the common misconception that dates are inherently problematic in Agile environments, arguing instead for the necessity and reality of deadlines in business. Through a lively discussion, they explore strategies for integrating deadlines into Agile practices in a way that adds value and fosters collaboration between teams and leadership, rather than creating division or frustration.

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Compassionate Leadership: The Journey Towards Understanding

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob Galen and Josh Anderson, alongside discussions on personal challenges, explore the profound impact of compassion in leadership. They delve into self-compassion as a foundational element and how understanding personal and team challenges can lead to a more empathetic leadership approach. The episode emphasizes the importance of caring personally for your team and the reciprocal nature of compassion in fostering a supportive and motivated work environment.

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Unlocking Leadership Strength Through Vulnerability

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Season 2, Episode 20 of The Meta-Cast Podcast, features hosts Bob Galen, Josh Anderson, and guest Davidson Hang discussing vulnerability's pivotal role in leadership. They delve into personal stories, the impact of admitting weaknesses, and how vulnerability fosters a culture of trust and growth. The episode emphasizes that leaders embracing vulnerability can inspire teams, promote transparency, and enhance collective problem-solving and innovation.

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Meet Davidson Hang, the modern-day Renaissance man redefining the sales and coaching game. From rubbing shoulders with tech titans at LinkedIn and Udemy to coaching executives to unlock their full potential, Hang's story isn't just about climbing the career ladder—it's about crafting a life of purpose and passion. Growing up without the silver spoon, Hang's fascination with personal growth and leadership wasn't born out of privilege, but out of necessity. As an Executive Life Coach, he's paying it forward, empowering others to chart their own paths to success.
Hang is a master connector, effortlessly bringing together minds and hearts in spaces where mentorship thrives and ideas flourish. His unique ability has led him to spark conversations and ignite change with his thought-provoking books like "Redefining Masculinity" and "The Great Pause." His insights have made him a sought-after guest on countless corporate stages and podcasts, solidifying his status as a true thought leader

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Positivity as a Leadership Responsibility

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In Episode 19, "Positivity as a Leadership Responsibility," Bob Galen and Josh Anderson discuss the critical role of positivity in leadership. They emphasize the importance of leaders maintaining a positive outlook to influence their team, culture, and organization effectively. The hosts explore strategies for embodying positivity, even on challenging days, and highlight the impact of a leader's attitude on team performance and morale. This episode initiates a series on positivity, aiming to inspire leaders to cultivate a constructive and optimistic environment.

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Mindful Leadership with Savita Pahuja

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT

This episode welcomes agile coach and leadership expert Savita Pahuja, who delves into mindful leadership. She outlines the qualities of a mindful leader—self-awareness, awareness of others, and the ability to focus—through contrasting examples of leaders 'George' and 'Lisa.' The discussion covers practical tips for becoming a more mindful leader, emphasizing the importance of focus and non-judgmental approaches to leadership. Savita also discusses the neuroscience behind mindfulness, providing listeners with actionable insights to enhance their leadership skills.

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Conquering Workplace Bloviation: Strategies for Effective Communication

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In Episode 17 of The Meta-Cast Podcast, titled "Navigating Workplace Bloviation," hosts Bob Galen and Josh Anderson explore the phenomenon of bloviation—excessive or empty talk, often encountered in professional settings. They delve into recognizing bloviation, understanding its impact on team dynamics, and strategies for effectively managing such behavior to foster more meaningful communication and collaboration within teams.

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Managing Difficult Colleagues: Turning Team Challenges into Opportunities

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Season 2, Episode 16 of The Meta-Cast Podcast, hosted by Bob Galen and Josh Anderson, delves into the challenging topic of dealing with difficult team members. The episode emphasizes the importance of empathy, direct communication, and assuming positive intent in addressing issues with problematic colleagues. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, the hosts explore various paths to handling such situations, including the dynamics of peer-to-peer conversations and the impact of not addressing these issues on team morale and productivity.

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Transforming Team Dynamics: Handling Difficult Members Effectively

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Identifying the 'A*****e' in Your Team," features hosts Bob Galen and Josh Anderson discussing the challenging topic of dealing with difficult team members. The episode explores the consequences of inaction when leaders fail to address problematic behaviors, emphasizing the negative impact on team dynamics and overall organizational health. The hosts delve into the responsibility of leaders to provide candid feedback, make tough decisions, and maintain a healthy team culture. They also touch upon hiring practices to prevent such issues and strategies for transforming potentially toxic team environments.

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Asking for Help: A Leader's Perspective

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, titled "Asking for Help: A Leader's Perspective," Bob Galen, Josh Anderson, and guest Gary Cohen discuss the importance of leaders seeking and accepting help. They explore common challenges leaders face, such as the illusion of not having enough time and the loneliness at the top, which often leads to a lack of truthful feedback. The episode emphasizes the significance of delegation, setting priorities, and creating systems for better work visualization. It's a deep dive into transforming leadership through vulnerability and openness to assistance.

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Agile Coaching Demystified

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob Galen and Josh Anderson tackle the crucial yet often misunderstood role of Agile coaching. They discuss the differences between professional coaching and Agile coaching, emphasizing the need for Agile coaches to have a deep understanding of software development and organizational dynamics. The episode highlights the importance of experience and engagement in the Agile process and challenges listeners to assess their skills and grow in areas critical to effective Agile coaching.

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Mastering Conflict Resolution: Strategies for Team Success

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 01 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT

In the latest episode of The Meta-Cast Podcast, Season 2, Episode 12, hosts Bob and Josh embark on a deep dive into the complexities of conflict resolution within teams and organizations. They share personal anecdotes and expert insights into how conflicts, if managed healthily, can be a catalyst for growth and innovation. The episode emphasizes the importance of fostering an environment where passionate debate is encouraged and how leadership can model this behavior to drive positive change. Listeners will gain an understanding of how to navigate conflicts, build trust, and promote a culture of healthy debate for the betterment of their teams and organizations.

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Beyond Numbers: Rethinking Leadership Success Metrics

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In Season 2, Episode 11 of The Meta-Cast Podcast, Bob and Josh engage in a thought-provoking discussion about the often nebulous concept of leadership success metrics. They challenge the conventional wisdom of quantifying leadership effectiveness through traditional metrics and instead, advocate for a more nuanced understanding of leadership impact. The episode covers various themes like the dangers of focusing solely on metrics, the importance of creating a culture where feedback is valued, and the ultimate indicators of leadership success, including team autonomy and organizational health. Listeners are encouraged to rethink their leadership approach, considering the long-term development of their teams and the broader impact on the organization.

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Mastering Leadership: The Art of Balancing Small Details and Big Picture Thinking

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Join us in this insightful episode of The Meta-Cast Podcast, where hosts Bob and Josh delve into the nuanced world of leadership. They explore the crucial balance between attending to small details and maintaining a vision for the big picture. This episode is a must-listen for leaders and aspiring leaders who want to navigate the complexities of strategic decision-making and cultural influence in their organizations.

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The Power of Labels in Agile Teams

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMT

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Growing Agile Leaders

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this heartfelt episode of The Meta-Cast Podcast, Bob and Josh open up about the power of mentorship. Bob shares personal stories of mentoring Josh and the critical role mentorship plays in leadership. They explore why mentorship and coaching are vital for leaders and organizations. Discover the secrets to building effective teams and growing your leadership capacity. Tune in for invaluable insights and actionable advice that can transform your leadership journey.

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Introduction (00:00:00)

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Josh's mentoring journey (00:06:00)

The role of leaders in growing teams (00:10:57)

The need for leadership agility (00:11:50)

Creating a succession plan (00:13:37)

Seeking coaching for leadership growth (00:15:59)

Thanksgiving traditions and stuffing vs. dressing debate (00:16:41)

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Leading Agile Transformations: Unpacking the Leadership Circle

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 20 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of The Meta-Cast, hosts Josh Anderson and Bob Galen are joined by guest Dorothy Aubut, an expert in change management and coaching. Dorothy shares her insights and experiences in leading agile transformations and the importance of effective leadership in such contexts. The discussion centers around the Leadership Circle Profile and how it can help leaders gain insights into their behavior and its impact on organizational culture. They also explore the challenges leaders face when navigating change and share tips for having critical conversations. Tune in to learn how leaders can step up and take charge in agile transformations.

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I am a thought leader and change agent passionate about partnering with executives and organizations to deliver maximum business value, reduce waste, and continuously improve products, efficiencies, and peoples’ abilities to adapt. Unlocking people and team's potential to maximize their own performance.

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Navigating Your Identity with Jeff Davis

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Join us for an insightful conversation in this episode of The Meta-Ccast, where we delve into the world of identity, leadership, and personal branding with our special guest, Jeff Davis. Discover how Jeff's journey from a professional musician to an agile coach shaped his understanding of identity and its impact on leadership. Explore the importance of aligning your identity with your values and the art of situational leadership. Tune in to gain valuable insights on embracing change and maintaining coherence in your personal and professional life.

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Jeff Davis, musician turned technologist with nearly 30 years of experiences in team science, ensemble engineering, and workplace facilitation. In unassuming manner and joy-filled banter, Jeff tries to role model and teach servant-leadership and values-based decision-making. He desires to help teams (and the individuals within) develop into transformational leaders that can overcome the cliffs of chaos, thrive among the constraints of complexity, and improve flow amidst the abundance of impediments around us.

Currently working at Xebia|Xpirit-USA, Jeff is juggling the hats of an Engagement Manager, Consultant, Product Manager, and Educator to best serve Xebia's clients who are digitally and culturally transforming their applications, infrastructures, teams, and organizations using Azure cloud technologies enabled by principles from business agility, devops, and related movements.

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Inspiration vs. Motivation: The Leader's Dilemma

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of The Meta-Cast, join hosts Bob Galen and Josh Anderson as they dive into the art of inspiring and motivating teams. As leaders, it's essential to understand the difference between inspiration and motivation and how they play a crucial role in your leadership journey. Discover the secrets to becoming a "Yinator" and effectively conveying the "why" behind your team's efforts. Explore the challenges of inspiring a multi-generational workforce and the importance of trust in leadership. Learn how to recharge the inspiration battery and why self-motivation is a must for leaders. Don't miss this insightful conversation on taking your leadership skills to the next level!

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Introduction to the topic of inspiring and motivating teams.
Exploring the role of leaders in inspiring their teams and setting the stage for motivation.
The concept of being a "Yinator" and the power of a compelling "why."
The challenge of connecting with different generations in the workplace.
Recognizing the importance of self-motivation for leaders.
The impact of trust in leadership and its role in inspiring teams.
The difference between external inspiration and internal motivation.
The concept of a leadership effectiveness curve and the scarcity of great leaders.
The responsibility of leaders to move on when necessary for organizational growth.

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The Art of Effective Communication

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of The Meta-Cast Podcast, hosts Bob Galen and Josh Anderson dive deep into the world of communication and its crucial role in leadership. They discuss the importance of clear and genuine communication, the significance of repetition in conveying key messages, and the necessity of courage when engaging in crucial conversations. Learn how to build trust through effective communication and the role it plays in creating a strong community within your team. Join Bob and Josh as they share insights, stories, and practical tips for enhancing your communication skills as a leader.

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Building Trust: The Foundation of Great Leadership

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh explore the critical role of trust in leadership and share actionable insights on how to build, extend, and maintain trust within teams and organizations. Trust is not just a buzzword; it's the cornerstone of effective leadership. Learn how to foster trust, clarify expectations, and empower your teams for success.

[00:00:00] Introduction: Bob and Josh discuss trust and its role in leadership.
[00:01:00] Defining trust within leadership contexts.
[00:02:00] Introduction to Stephen M. R. Covey's book, "The Speed of Trust."
[00:03:00] The need for proactive trust-building and addressing distrust.
[00:04:00] The significance of addressing long-standing issues within teams.
[00:05:00] The importance of being a straight talker and clear communicator.
[00:06:00] The impact of management speak on trust.
[00:07:00] Building trust by addressing problems and challenges head-on.
[00:08:00] Josh's story of removing a demotivating sign to build trust.
[00:09:00] The role of listening in building trust, active vs. passive listening.
[00:10:00] Clarifying expectations as a trust-building measure.
[00:11:00] The balance of loyalty to the team and the organization.
[00:12:00] Avoiding being two-faced in leadership.
[00:13:00] The concept of extending trust until it hurts and avoiding hovering.
[00:14:00] Empowering teams to tackle big, hard, and scary problems.
[00:15:00] The trust but verify approach and why it can undermine trust.
[00:16:00] Closing remarks on trust as the foundation of great leadership.

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Meta-Cast Part Deux: The Leadership Era Begins

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the new and improved Meta-Cast, Part Deux! In this exciting episode, hosts Bob Galen and Josh Anderson unveil their revamped focus on leadership dynamics. They dive deep into the world of agile leadership, community leadership, thought leadership, and more, offering no-nonsense, no-BS insights based on their 15 years of experience. The Meta-Cast is committed to helping shape and build better leaders in the technology landscape. Tune in to discover the future of leadership discussions!

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In this revamped version of the Meta-Cast, Bob and Josh introduce their new focus on leadership dynamics.
The Meta-Cast will now dive deep into leadership topics, including agile leadership, community leadership, thought leadership, and more.
Listeners are encouraged to engage by sharing leadership scenarios and questions in the comment section of the YouTube video or via the provided bookings link.
Expect regular guest appearances to bring fresh perspectives to the discussions.
The Meta-Cast is committed to delivering no-nonsense, no-BS insights and advice based on 15 years of experience and real-world challenges.
Join Bob and Josh on their journey to help shape and build better leaders in the technology landscape.

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Reframing the Meta-Cast - Version 2.0

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the Meta-Cast, Bob and Josh reflect on valuable feedback from their listeners. As they contemplate the future of the podcast, they grapple with questions about focus, format, and how to strike the right balance between banter and delivering concise, value-packed content. Join them on this journey as they embark on a mission to reshape the Meta-Cast for a new era.

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264 - Meta-Cast 2.0: Help Us Redefine Our Path!

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh need your input! In this special episode, the hosts discuss the current state of the Meta-Cast podcast and the challenges they face, including declining listenership and changing content landscapes. They're turning to their dedicated community for feedback. Should they pivot, stay the course, or even shut it down? Your comments and insights will shape the future of the Meta-Cast, so join the conversation and help redefine their path.

Please add your ideas, comments, questions, etc. to the YouTube version of this episode: https://youtu.be/5KMCwNfnXuY

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263 - The Road to Entrepreneurship: Part 4 - Making A Lasting Impression

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh continue their deep dive into the art of launching your consulting business and becoming a true leader in your field. Part Four of this series explores the crucial steps to take immediately after hitting the start button on your new venture. From making a grand entrance to maintaining a steady flow of customers, Bob and Josh share invaluable insights and practical tips to help you navigate the initial phase of your consulting journey. Learn the art of making a lasting impression, leveraging referrals, and perfecting your sales pitch. Don't miss this episode, as it brings you one step closer to mastering the consulting game!

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262 - The Road to Entrepreneurship: Part 3 - Navigating the Launch Phase of Your Business

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Ready to launch your business but unsure about pricing and contracts? Tune into Episode 262 of the Meta-Cast podcast as Josh and Robert delve into the complexities of setting your worth, pricing strategies, and how to prepare for client interactions. Don't hit that launch button without listening!

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261 - The Road to Entrepreneurship: Part 2 - Crafting Your Personal and Company Brand

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Join Josh Anderson and Bob Galen in Episode 261 of The Meta-Cast Podcast as they dive into the art of personal and company branding. Learn how to shape your brand intentionally, build your presence, and take control of what people say about you when you're not in the room.

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260 - The Road to Entrepreneurship: Part 1 - Starting Strong

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Join Bob and Josh on this thrilling journey as they delve into the world of entrepreneurship in their latest episode! Learn the secrets to starting your own business, attracting customers, and building a strong foundation for success. Discover the power of empathy, vision, and mission, and get ready for a deep dive into the art of branding in the upcoming episodes. Don't miss out on this valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and those looking to enhance their leadership skills. Tune in now!

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259 - Mastering the Art of Truthful Communication: From Teammates to Executives

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Join the lively discussion on effective communication, where the hosts share personal anecdotes, insightful tips, and practical advice on navigating tricky conversations with team members and even top-level executives. Tune in to level up your communication skills and embrace the power of truth bombs to foster a more open and productive work environment. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable expertise from The Meta-Cast!

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258 - The Death of Innovation: Uncovering the Missing Spark in Agile and Beyond

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Reflecting on the bygone era of innovation practices like Google's 20% time and its impact on driving creativity within teams.
Examining the shift in focus from innovation to maximizing efficiency and reducing waste in modern frameworks and agile methodologies.
Unveiling the challenges faced by companies in maintaining a culture of innovation amidst the industrialization of Agile.
Exploring the current market dynamics and the increasing emphasis on doing more with less, potentially stifling innovation.
Analyzing the role of leadership, organizational culture, and employee empowerment in fostering innovation and driving meaningful change.
Drawing parallels between Agile's journey and the "jump the shark" phenomenon, signaling a decline in the original essence of the movement.
Providing hope and practical strategies for professionals to reignite innovation, reestablish creative spaces, and foster a culture of experimentation.
Discussing the importance of connecting engineers with the purpose and impact of their work to drive meaningful innovation.
Exploring the benefits of hackathons and similar events when coupled with a strong connection to the company's vision and values.

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257 - The Power of Positivity in Software Engineering: Boosting Performance, Efficiency, and Well-being

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Discover the profound impact of positivity in software engineering teams and how it can enhance their performance, efficiency, and overall well-being. Explore the role of positivity in overcoming challenges, fostering collaboration, and promoting a growth mindset. Learn how Walter, the AI-powered chatbot, can help software engineering teams cultivate a positive environment and achieve exceptional results.

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256 - UnFUBAR Your Agile Journey: Exploring the Impact of Being Fouled Up Beyond All Recognition

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this Meta-cast podcast episode, Bob Galen and Josh Anderson delve into the concept of being "fubar" and its implications in an agile context. Discover how individuals and teams can identify when things are heading in the wrong direction, and gain insights into strategies for un-fubaring yourself and your organization. Tune in for an engaging discussion that challenges conventional thinking and offers valuable lessons for agile practitioners.

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255 - Being the Change: Embracing Courage and Leading from the Front

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob Galen and Josh Anderson discuss the essence of being the change and how it requires courage, risk-taking, and leadership. Join them as they share personal experiences and insights on taking the leap of faith and defying inhibitions. Discover the steps to initiate change and overcome the common inhibitors that hold us back. Tune in to gain inspiration and practical strategies for becoming the catalyst of transformation in your agile journey.

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254 - The Agile Approach: Navigating Change with Leadership Coach Michelle Pauk

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Join us as we dive deep into the theme of 'change' in this illuminating episode, featuring agile leadership coach, Michelle Pauk.

Based out of Nashville, Michelle uses agile methods to guide teams and individuals through the often complex terrain of organizational change. She discusses her journey from agile coaching to executive coaching and leadership development, revealing her tactics for helping people transition and evolve in their work life. Listen in as we explore patterns of resistance, the impacts of leadership decisions on company culture, and the art of empowering people at all levels of an organization.

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253 - Backlog Refinement: Unleashing Agile Potential and Cultivating a Healthy Culture

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 29 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Join us as we dive deep into the world of backlog refinement, uncovering its true value and potential in fostering collaboration, enhancing product outcomes, and shaping organizational culture. Discover the common anti-patterns, learn best practices, and gain insights on how to achieve a healthy and effective refinement process. Don't miss this episode where we explore the power of refinement and its impact on agile success.

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252 - Crushing Waterfall Bob - Unraveling the Art of Commitments

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 22 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this epic showdown, brace yourself for the ultimate battle of methodologies as Josh and Bob go head-to-head once again. This time, it's all about Waterfall versus Agile, and tensions are high.

Join us as Josh takes on the role of the Agile consultant, determined to turn the tides on Waterfall Bob, who leads a company deeply entrenched in traditional practices. With their distinct perspectives, the stage is set for an intense confrontation as they navigate the challenges of driving change in a waterfall-centric environment.

Discover the strategies, tricks, and angles employed by Waterfall Bob, a seasoned veteran who knows all the ins and outs of the traditional approach. Will Josh be able to outwit him, beat him down, and guide the company towards embracing agile methodologies?

Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions, from heated exchanges to humorous banter, as these two powerhouses spar over commitments, roadmaps, and the true essence of agility. Listen in as they navigate a simulated board meeting, where Josh, playing the Director of Engineering, presents an update on the team's forecasted roadmap.

Uncover the contrasting perspectives on commitments and the need for flexibility in an ever-evolving market. Witness the clash between structured planning and the agile philosophy of adapting to changing circumstances. Who will emerge victorious in this clash of methodologies?

Don't miss this thrilling episode as The Meta-Cast dives deep into the dynamics of agile versus waterfall, shedding light on the challenges faced by those striving to foster an agile culture in a resistant organization. Tune in to gain valuable insights, laughter, and a fresh perspective on the world of software development.

Get ready for an exhilarating journey where alliances are tested, commitments are scrutinized, and the battle for agile supremacy reaches its climax. Join us for episode 252 of The Meta-Cast, where the stakes are high, and the future of software development hangs in the balance.

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251 - Exploring Generational Differences in AI Technology - How Do Bob and Josh View It?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 15 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh have a conversation about the power of AI technologies, and how they are impacting our lives. Bob is more hesitant in accepting the changes brought on by these technologies, while Josh is leaning into them and has seen the potential for their applications. Despite his hesitancy, Bob acknowledges that AI can be a powerful tool used to accelerate our processes and optimize performance. To find out more about their views, join us as we explore the generational differences between Bob and Josh’s outlooks on AI technologies and the excitement surrounding them.

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250 - Mastering the Art of Onboarding: Boosting Employee Success and Retention

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 08 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Discover the secrets to successful onboarding and learn how to create a welcoming, effective, and mutually beneficial environment for new hires. From setting expectations to providing the right tools, this podcast delves into the importance of onboarding in fostering employee success and retention.

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249 - Pay Up! The Importance of Paying People What They're Worth

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 04 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Discover the value of paying employees what they're worth and learn why it's crucial for attracting and retaining top talent. Listen to this podcast as experts discuss the impact of compensation on employee satisfaction and overall business success.

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248 - The Role of Ethics in Agile Development

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this podcast episode, Bob Galen and Josh Anderson discuss the suggestion of adding a sixth value to the Agile Manifesto - ethics. They share their thoughts on whether ethics should be explicitly included in the Agile Manifesto or Scrum guide, and explore the importance of ethical behavior in the Agile development profession.

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247 - IRL Self Advocacy: The Ballad of Richard Khor

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Richard Khor knew what he was up against, a boss (AKA Josh) that didn't see value in Scrum Masters in the organizations he built. Richard proved Josh wrong, and this is his story.

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246 - Eradicating Agile Nit-Pickers

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we delve into the world of Agile development and explore the common issue of nit-picking. Our experts discuss the negative impact nit-pickers can have on team productivity, and offer practical tips for creating a collaborative team environment.

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245 - Self-Advocacy in Agile Coaching

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Join us as we explore the transformative power of standing up for yourself and confidently expressing your thoughts, ideas, and expertise in the fast-paced Agile environment. We bring you inspiring stories, expert insights, and practical tips on how to navigate the challenges and unlock the full potential of self-advocacy in your Agile coaching career.

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244 - Agile Fakes

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we explore the issue of "fakes" in the Agile world. There are many individuals and organizations that claim to be Agile but do not adhere to the values and principles of Agile. We discuss how to identify "fakes," the impact they have on the Agile community, and how to promote genuine Agile practices.

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243 - Executive Math

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 13 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this episode, we delve into the world of executive math - that nerve-wracking moment when a number slips out and the resulting calculations send shivers down your spine. As a leader, it's your responsibility to prevent such situations and ensure your team and company are on track. And while we tackle this crucial topic, don't miss out on Bob's new Moose shirt, which he's proudly sporting in our live YouTube video. If you haven't already subscribed to our channel, do so now and help us reach even more people. Trust us, you won't want to miss this episode!

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242 - Agile Potpourri Part Quatre

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 10:00:00 GMT

We did it! More questions came in, so that means you have to listen to Bob speak French again. Sorry, not sorry!

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241 - Agile Potpourri Part Trois

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Yep. Part 3 of our rapid-fire (as rapid as Bob can be) questions from our viewers and listeners. If we get enough questions, we'll record a part 4, so let us know what we can help with!!!

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240 - Agile Potpourri Part Deux

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Bob gets REALLY excited about our second straight episode of rapid-fire questions from listeners/viewers. We really enjoyed this recording session, and we expect the same for you, our audience. Enjoy!!

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239 - Agile Potpourri Returns!

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMT

After quite a few episodes of single-topic discussions, we decided to get back to our roots and give the listeners exactly what they were asking for. Their questions answered!

Now it is YOUR TURN. Please send us your questions so we can answer them in the next couple of episodes.

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238 - Calmness In Layoff Chaos

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 10:00:00 GMT

No one is immune these days. Layoffs are happening across the board, and sometimes to whole agile organizations. How can you prepare for something like this? What can you do if you are affected? Listen in as Bob and Josh share stories about previous and current situations that affected them.

You’ve Got a Friend — Agile Moose

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236 - Star Wars tells the story of agile, a Solo-cast

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 23 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Many folks in their 40s have a real problem with George Lucas. Outside of the original trilogy, the movies are tough to watch. However, it seems like the Flannel One foretold the story of agile and how it would evolve in the 21st century. Dig in with Josh, as he flies Han Solo in this episode, and learn how Star Wars and agile tell the same story.

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235 - How To Handle A Lowball Offer

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the topic of negotiating salary and knowing your worth in the job market. They advise listeners to assess their market worth and be aware of their own self-worth, but also to be realistic and not inflate their value too much. They also discuss the importance of discussing salary expectations upfront in the hiring process to avoid misunderstandings and the tendency to lowball or highball offers. The hosts also share their own experiences and insights on negotiating salary and navigating power dynamics in the workplace.

This episode on YouTube - We are two handsome fellows, so you should take advantage of the video version! Go ahead and watch us!!!

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234 - No S**t Sandwiches

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 02 Jan 2023 10:00:00 GMT

In this podcast, the speakers discuss the concept of "s**t sandwiches," a method of giving feedback that involves sandwiching constructive or negative feedback between two positive comments. The speakers disagree with the effectiveness of this technique, arguing that it can be lazy and dilute the message being conveyed. They also suggest that it can cause confusion for the receiver and make them question the honesty and commitment of the person giving the feedback. Instead, the speakers recommend providing clear and contextualized feedback in order to effectively drive change.

The speakers also discuss the importance of investing time in giving feedback and the challenges that can arise when changing one's style of giving feedback. They recommend being clear and upfront about one's style of giving feedback and providing context for any changes, in order to avoid confusion and negative reactions. They also suggest starting one-on-one sessions with a discussion of feedback style and giving feedback early and often in order to facilitate a more open and collaborative environment.

Finally, the speakers discuss the importance of providing clear feedback, both positive and negative, and considering the preferences of the recipient in order to effectively communicate and facilitate growth. They also recommend being mindful of the timing and delivery of feedback, and taking the time to fully understand the perspective of the recipient in order to avoid misunderstandings and conflicts.

Why The S**t Sandwich Approach To Feedback Is S**t

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233 - Project Driven to Product Led Organizations

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 27 Dec 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Traditional organizations quite often think in terms of projects. Agile organizations often want to move to product thinking. This episode will explore that and the why behind it.

Project vs. Product – Organizational Focus — RGalen Consulting

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232 - Beefing up your resiliency

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 19 Dec 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Resiliency will be key to your success as you travel through your career and life. Dig in with Bob and Josh as they help you become more resilient.

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231 - Elon & Deion, Debating Their Leadership

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Elon Musk and Deion Sanders have taken over new organizations recently. Both moves, along with some of their first actions in the new role have drawn criticism. Listen in as Bob and Josh debate the pros and cons of each approach.

Thoughts and views from two NFL players, who just happen to be fellow Bearcats... 😎
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230 - Learn how to start a new agile team

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 05 Dec 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Hopefully, your 2023 budget is locked in (see Josh's true feelings on this topic) and has you adding a few teams in the coming months. Awesome! How exactly are you going to go about that?

We have you covered. Listen to Bob and Josh as they tell you how THEY would do it. Don't make it hard on yourself! Steal our ideas!!!!

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229 - Is Quiet Quitting possible in an agile team?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Given agile's expectation of transparency, can a member "quietly quit"? As we dive into this topic, Bob and Josh debate the definition of a "high-performing agile team" as it pertains to this topic.

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228 - SAFe, The Definitive Answer

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 14 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Should you use it? Should you not? Are parts of it good? Is it inherently evil?

No more second-guessing where we stand on SAFe. This is definitely a "no holds barred" episode. Buckle in and bring your opinion(s) with you!!!

The SAFe Delusion – Information for decision-makers considering the SAFe framework - Looks like we have some company on our view(s).

The SAFe Delusion – Information for decision-makers considering the SAFe framework - Looks like we have some company on our view(s).

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227 - Quiet Quitter Support

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 10:00:00 GMT

If you find yourself ready to quit, quietly or not, we're here to help you navigate that. Learn how you can transform your experience, no matter your background, into the agile world. You're not alone, as many folks are ready to "take the leap!"

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226 - Tactics Of Great Feedback

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 31 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Feedback is a skill, and yet so few people have a chance to grow this skill. We help you find the tools and a few tactics that can kickstart your growth.

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225 - Feedback Is Your Friend

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Feedback is a gift, right? We've all heard that. Heck, Josh has said it like 1,000 times. It sounds excellent and is quite catchy, but the reality of executing that phrase is REALLY, REALLY hard. Listen in as Bob and Josh talk this through to help you grow.

Episode 159 - Handling Feedback Like a Champ - Meta-Cast - A previous episode that discussed feedback.

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224 - Managing Expectations

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT

You like when we deliver episodes every Monday morning, right? You'd probably be OK if we shared that we would miss a week for some reason, correct? What if you checked your podcast feed on Monday morning and we didn't deliver as we normally do? Table flip.

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223 - Quiet Quitting

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Shhhh. No one will notice us recording an episode on the popular topic of quiet quitting. Maybe if we don't tell anyone, no one will notice. 🤞 Also, if you are listening quietly enough, you might notice a video version of this episode.

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222 - Change Fatigue

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Yep. It's a real thing. Sadly, we often only recognize it when it's too late. That's why Bob and Josh are here! They give you tools to recognize and react both as a leader and a teammate. Do you have any tricks up your sleeve? Let's discuss!

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221 - Value In The Trenches

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT

What happens when a leader returns to the trenches? Not just for a day, a sprint, or a month. They commit to operating in one of their earliest roles again for numerous months. Josh is doing just that. Listen and find out why this would be a good move for you to try.

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220 - Revisiting Remote Work

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 19 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT

We tackled remote agile teams, but that was back in the pre-pandemic days of 2018! After months of forced remote teams, some companies choose to remain fully remote. That's a slippery slope because the repercussions are still unknown.

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219 - Reloading For The Next Decade

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:00:00 GMT

You all missed us, right? We missed you!

We are VERY happy to be back, creating content, and challenging the norms again. Let's not mess around. Go listen!!!

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218 - The Value of Taking Breaks

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Remember the old "pickling" episode? We do, and we realized that we are, in fact, pickled!!! Uh oh!!!!

So what are we going to do about it? The same thing you should do if you and/or your team are stuck in a rut. Stop and figure out what version 2 of you or your team should look like. After that's done, start mapping out your journey to achieve that evolution. Finally, start evolving and crushing everything in your way.

That's what we're off to do! See you in October! Yes. October.

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217 - Charting Your Own Path

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 10:00:00 GMT

You listen to podcasts and audiobooks like crazy. You read even more books and articles. There is SO much information out there. How do you use it all? Don't worry, we'll help you find your own voice and style in this episode so that you can chart your own path to success.

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216 - How To Handle This Crazy Job Market

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Everywhere you look, you have dozens of friends or co-workers changing jobs. I'd bet that more than half of your connections that just switched jobs received a sizable jump in pay. Now what? Do you jump ship and chase more money? But you like your job and the people you work with!

Don't worry, we have you covered. We walk through a handful of scenarios to help you figure this out. Do you have any tips for other listeners? Let's discuss!!!

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215 - Leaving a Company Like a Pro

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 14 Feb 2022 10:00:00 GMT

In many industries, the concept of staying with a company for 30+ years and retiring doesn't exist anymore. Heck, many of the companies out there haven't even been around for 30 years. That means you're going to have to leave a company at some point. What's the best approach to that situation? Bob and Josh share their thoughts, but we'd love to hear yours. Let's discuss!

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214 - Personal Performance Goals as a Scrum Master

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 18 Jan 2022 10:00:00 GMT

How can I, as a scrum master, know I am doing well? We answer that question for Bridget Brown in today's episode. This is a tricky one, but we're pretty darn proud of what we landed on. Would you like your question answered? Drop a comment on this thread on LinkedIn, and let's discuss!!

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213 - The Relubrication Episode

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 10:00:00 GMT

Yep. You read that correctly.

Old engines get rusty and often need some fresh oil. How can you oil your agile engine? We cover a handful of scenarios and ideas to fix each of them. Has your team seized up and needs to be fixed? Let's discuss!

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212 - A Refinement Resolution

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT

It's that time of year again. Time for everyone to make a resolution, or five. On our podcast, we're going to walk you through the ONE THING that everyone can get better at, as we did into your refinements and how to make them world-class. Have you improved your refinements recently, or are they stagnant? Let's discuss!

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211 - How To Handle This Wild Job Market

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT

You know what's happening out there in the job market, right? IT. IS. CUH-RAY-ZEEE!!!

The supply and demand situation boiled over and average salaries for new jobs are leapfrogging previous norms. What should you do about this?

Bob and Josh talk through ways to approach this unprecedented event from both sides of the table, as an employee wondering if I should jump ship and as a leader who is managing a team of folks that know what's happening out there. What are you doing about this situation? Let's discuss!!!

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210 - What We Wish We Knew

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT

We're old. That means you should totally take advantage of all of our mistakes! Bob and Josh share a few things they sure wish they knew at earlier points in their career. Hopefully, one of these topics touches something you are struggling with and helps you get through a bit easier than we did!

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Episode 209 - Working When You Hurt

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 09 Nov 2021 10:00:00 GMT

We've been through a lot these past couple of years. There have likely been some personal struggles for you and/or your family that distracted you from work. How in the world can you wrestle with a life-altering situation at home AND be the employee you aspire to be?

Here's the answer. You can't, and that's OK. Listen in as Bob and Josh share some stories from their personal lives in hopes of helping anyone out there that is struggling. How have you coped with situations like these? Let's discuss.

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Episode 208 - You Need A Coach Too!

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:00:00 GMT

We're always busy helping everyone else, but how often do we stop and ask for some help with our challenges? NOT ENOUGH is the answer! Bob and Josh talk through why this is important, yet challenging, along with providing a playbook of how you can find the right people to help you. What's your approach to getting help? Let's discuss!

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Webinar Registration: The Journeys of 7 Black Scrum Alliance Coaches
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Episode 207 - Leadership & Team Ethics During A Pandemic

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Times are crazy. We all know that. Whether you consider this still a pandemic or post-pandemic, there are new challenges to traditional approaches almost all of us applied pre-pandemic.

💪 for using "pandemic" 3 times in one sentence!

Anyways... How could/should you alter your approach in times like these? Bob and Josh dig in to help you navigate some of the complexities today's world presents. What tips do you have? Let's discuss!!!

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Episode 206 - The Reciprocal Conundrum

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 20 Sep 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Huh?! What in the world is a "Reciprocal Conundrum"?

The Reciprocal Conundrum is what Bob calls the challenge teams face when they lean too heavily in one direction and never reciprocate the other side of the coin to balance things out. For instance, if your agile implementation leans very heavily into empowering the team, you likely need to look at what actions could be taken to balance everything out.

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Episode 205 = The Tactics of Great Engineering Management

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 30 Aug 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Engineering Managers are some of the most important players in successful product development. However, many agile transformations don't effectively address this role and how it sets organizations up for greatness. Bob and Josh walk through how you can make this greatness a reality. How do you enable this role in your organization? Let's discuss!

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Episode 204 - The Tactics of Great Retrospectives

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Retrospectives are a huge key to success in the world of agile? How willing, able, and aggressive is your team relentlessly pursuing improvement throughout their journey? If retros are feeling stale or you haven't seen any improvements in a while, we have you covered with this episode. Supercharge your team with this episode!

What tricks have you used to ensure your retrospectives are driving your team to high performance? Let's discuss!!

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Episode 203 - How To Be A Great Teammate

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Everyone talks about how other people SHOULD become better teammates, but does anyone really know what that means? Continuing our efforts covering key tactics, we dive into the actual tactics of being a great teammate. Yes! There are tactics you can use to become a world-class teammate!!!! We'll dig into some of the more common questions we see/hear, such as: What does it look like? How does a great teammate act? Are there specific things one can do to become a great teammate?

Diveristy & Inclusion:

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Episode 202 - The Tactics Of Chartering New Efforts

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 12 Jul 2021 10:00:00 GMT

The "tactic train" keeps rolling as Bob and Josh discuss how you and your team can/should effectively charter a new effort. Notice that we didn't say "project chartering", because we believe you can/should charter basically any new initiative. What's your view on this? Should you charter every new initiative? Let's discuss!

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"A Day In The Life Event" mentioned in our Diversity & Inclusion Minute(s)
The book Liftoff that Bob mentioned
Our Twitter account
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Episode 201 - A Deep Dive Into The Tactics Of Planning

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 06 Jul 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Episode 200 walked through the tactics of great agile planning. We knew that wasn't going to be enough to cover the whole topic, so we're dedicating another episode to the topic and digging even deeper into how you and your team(s) can make your agile planning better than ever. What tricks have you used to improve your planning? Let's discuss!

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Episode 200 - Great Agile Planning

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Continuing our series of studying key tactical bits that drive real agile success, Bob and Josh dig into how you can make your planning great. If you wish your team's planning could be smoother, this is the episode for you!!!!

BONUS CONTENT: We are publishing this special 200th episode as a video on our kazi YouTube channel as a special thank you to all of our listeners. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you get alerted when we post our rather humorous follow-up to this episode!

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Episode 199 - Running Great Standup Meetings

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 14 Jun 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Every day you and your team hold a standup meeting.

EVERY. DAY.

We know these can get stale, but standups are the lifeblood of a high-performing agile team. Bob and Josh are here to help with all of the tools you need to make your standups a huge value add to your team.

How do you keep your standups fresh and adding value? Let's discuss!

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Episode 198 - Healthy User Stories & Backlog Refinement

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Your user stories stink. Admit it. They do.

It's OK. You're not alone, and we're here to help. Bob and Josh get tactical (including a song from Bob) and help you and our teams improve your stories and refinement TODAY. Listen in and find out how.

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Episode 197 - Maximizing Influences

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 31 May 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Influences are all around you. Sometimes they shape you positively, and sometimes we let them affect us negatively. Bob and Josh dig into what shaped them with an eye towards helping you find and MAXIMIZE your influences/influencers. What advice do you have for others in this space? Let's discuss!

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Episode 196 - It's Over, Now What?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 24 May 2021 10:00:00 GMT

You decided it's time to leave your current gig because you've pushed them as far as they can go. The juice isn't worth the squeeze anymore! How do you leave gracefully and effectively? Listen in for our thoughts and ideas.

What does your best "exit" of your career look like? Let's discuss!!!

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Episode 195 - When Do You Shut It Down?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 17 May 2021 10:00:00 GMT

You poured your heart and soul into getting agile rolling in your company, but you get this sinking feeling that no matter what else you do, it's just not going to get better. Now what?

Bob and Josh talk through how you can handle that situation and forge a path forward. What tips & tricks do you have? Let's discuss!

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Episode 194 - Is Scrum Really The Issue?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 10:00:00 GMT

As a follow-up to Episode 192, we adopt a similar stance to Episode 193 and take a "now what?" stance. In 192, Bob was really fired up about some issues he sees across the agile world. What should our listeners do with that info? This episode attacks that question head-on. Is Scrum really that bad? Is Scrum even the issue? What do you think? Let's discuss!!!

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Episode 193 - You're A Scrum Master, Now What?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Episode 189 covered how to get your first Scrum Master job. Quite a few of our listeners recently landed their first Scrum Master gigs, so we though it might be helpful to offer up a few tips & tricks for the first few weeks in a new role. We believe that much of this advice can apply to any role, so definitely give it a listen to see how it can help you!

What advice would you have for anyone transitioning into a new role. Let's discuss!!

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Bob's Diversity & Inclusion Links

Charlotte - Women in Agile & Dottie Rose

As I mentioned, Rhiannon and I shared a D&I talk recently at the Charlotte Women in Agile group - https://www.meetup.com/WIA-Charlotte/events/276693551/

In that session, two folks from the Dottie Rose Foundation spoke about some work they were involved in bringing STEM and computer training to young girls/women in Kenya. It inspired me and Dottie Rose sounds like a wonderful organization with a mission that aligns with our Meta-cast vision: https://dottierosefoundation.org/

African Agility

This is the group I've been supporting for around a year. I was introduced to them thru Aanu Gopald. They're doing fantastic work in Nigeria. I actually donate regularly to these folks based on proceeds from my CAL classes. VERY worthwhile!

https://africaagility.org/

Fresh Agile Voices

A friend of mine, Anthony Mersino, has begun to do short recordings intended to get new voices, diverse voices a stage or platform to be heard. He calls it Fresh Agile Voices.

He recently invited me to record a session talking about my focus and passion around my (and OUR) D&I efforts. You can see the series here - https://vitalitychicago.com/?s=fresh+agile+voices&post_type=post

The recording isn't "live" yet. My recording is here.

Scrum Masters of African Decent

I recently spoke (AMA format) at this group and I believe it's very worthy of mentioning to Meta-casters!

https://www.meetup.com/Scrum-Masters-of-African-Descent/

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Episode 192 - Bob Is Done With Scrum?!

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Wow. Bob is fired up! Hear why Bob is fed up with Scrum (note the uppdercase "S", because it is intentional) and why he thinks it's doing more damage than good for the agile community (note the lowercase "a"). We'd love to hear your views on this topic, so jump into the conversation on our Discord server (details below). Let's discuss!!!

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Episode 191 - Agile Game of Thrones

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Love it, or hate it, The Game of Thrones sat at the head of the entertainment table for quite a long time. Bob pulled out some quotes/moments/sayings from the series and we're using those items as discussion topics.

What key moments did we miss that can be applied to agile? Which of our interpretations do you disagree with? Let's discuss!

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Episode 190 - Great Roadmaps

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

We bet you groan every time you hear the word "roadmap". Many of us have been through the scrummerfall approach of establishing a roadmap at the start of the year and then either ignoring it completely or blindly following it.

We're here for you. This episode helps you build and maintain roadmaps that continuously add value. Yeah. For real. You can do this!!!

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Episode 189 - Get Your First Scrum Master Job

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 01 Mar 2021 10:00:00 GMT

There is no "normal" path to becoming a Scrum Master. So many of us come from different backgrounds, education, and careers, which makes it great. But how exactly do you break through that first time without a standard path laid out in front of you? We're here to help! Listen to this episode and then jump into our Discord server (details below) to dig in even more.

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Episode 188 - Be Authentic

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Be you, all of you! That's the best version of you, and it's not even close. We recognize that can be a scary proposition for some folks, so we're here to help you and your team become more authentic with each other and with yourselves. How authentic are you with your team? Can you do better? Are you doing better? Let's discuss!

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Episode 187 - Enabling All Voices

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 01 Feb 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Sit back and listen to the next meeting of your working group. Count the number of people that speak up. You might find that only a couple of folks actually engage in the conversation. If so, your team is leaving a ton of value on the table by not including all of the amazing people on your team. This episode helps you solve that problem!

Let us know how your team adopted these new approaches. Do you have any other ideas to solve this challenge? Let's discuss!

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Episode 186 - Agile Buzzwords

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 10:00:00 GMT

You can't escape them. Buzzwords are EVERYWHERE!!!

Unfortunately, they crop up at the worst times because buzzwords are often called into action when the speaker isn't completely clear on what the buzzword actually means. We dig into some of our industry's most common buzzwords to help you clear the fog and gain clarity on what you SHOULD be talking about with your peers.

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Episode 185 - Your Privilege As A Leader

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:00:00 GMT

Whether you know it or not, your position carries privilege. If you're not aware of the privilege, you may be misusing that privilege. Let's dig in and see if you are maximizing the privilege you have. If you aren't maximizing it, or maybe you realize you are misusing it, that's OK. We're here to help!

How has privilege helped or hindered you? Let's discuss1

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Episode 184 - Stop Being A One Trick Pony

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 04 Jan 2021 10:00:00 GMT

What's that one trick you always use to solve problems? Do you rely on it so much that it's now a crutch? Bob and Josh help you throw away that crutch and start adding other tools into your toolbox. Have you noticed yourself falling into this trap? Did you find your way out? Let's discuss!!!

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Episode 183 - Charting Our Future

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

In Episode 182 Bob and Josh helped you stop the natural pickling that happens in everyday life. This episode turns the tables on our hosts as they investigate the pickling they see happening with our content and episodes. Listen in as Bob and Josh discuss the future of the Meta-Cast. What ideas do you have? Let's discuss!!!

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Episode 182 - Don't Get Pickled

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh look forward to 2021 to help you kick off the new year with a renewed fire. A common theme of the discussion centers around the never-ending battle each of us must fight to prevent ourselves from being pickled by our surroundings. What other tools/tricks do you used to prevent this?

Be the change agent you/your team/your company/your family needs!!!

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We keep rolling with our Diversity and Inclusion Minutes and dig a little deeper on how we hope to see continued efforts/improvements in this area throughout 2021 and beyond. In support of our discussion, here are a couple of blog posts from Bob:

https://www.agile-moose.com/blog/2020/8/28/mad-scientist-diversity

https://www.agile-moose.com/blog/2020/8/28/mad-scientist-inclusion

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Episode 181 - An Evolved View of Product Owners From Eric Hannan

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

In Episode 180, Josh attempted to explain how Eric Hannan, friend of the podcast, was evolving the role of product owners at his previous job. The attempt was valiant, but ultimately failed to deliver any real clarity. 😀

To remedy that situation, we asked Eric to join us for this episode and provide some insight around his efforts. Paired with those insights are a few well deserved barbs thrown Bob's way for some of the conclusions he jumped to a little too quickly about Eric's approach in Episode 180.

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Episode 180 - Product Owners in 2020

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

We've been podcasting for quite a while. In that time, we've learned and changed a ton. The agile landscape has shifted too. Bob and Josh bring you an updated view on the product owner role in 2020.

What things have changed for you or your product owners? Is the product owner world better in 2020? Let's discuss!

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Episode 179 - The Hard Stuff, Part 7 - Leading Through A Crisis

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

"It's 2020. What do you expect?"

We hear that a lot these days, and understandably so. 2020 presented each of us with a unique, and often brand new, set of challenges. Life is challenging in its own right, without global pandemics, social injustice igniting unrest, and piling on.

As a leader, you can expect someone in your organization to be challenged, to the brink, by all of this. What can you do? What should you do? We're here to help.

We have our list of hard "stuff" in hand, but we'd love to hear from you if there are any topics in this genre that we can discuss for you. Let us know how we can help!

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Episode 178 - The Hard Stuff, Part 6 - Dealing With Big Egos

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

You know the type. The co-worker(s) with the over-inflated ego. It can be a challenge to deal with gracefully. Or maybe you're the one with the big ego. It's OK. Bob and Josh know that feeling... :)

Fear not! We're here to help!

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Episode 177 - The Hard Stuff, Part 5 - Diversity

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 19 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

You've heard our new segments inserted into each episode covering what Bob and Josh are doing to turn the tide on diversity in our industry. Today's episode goes even further and digs into the topic even further. What else can we we doing? What are you doing to help change things?

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Episode 176 - The Hard Stuff, Part 4 - Self Awareness

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

When is the last time someone shared some feedback with you about a shortcoming of yours? Has it been so long that you can't remember the last time it happened? Uh oh. Time for some self awareness!!!

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Episode 175 - The Hard Stuff, Part 3 - Leading Is Lonely

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 10:00:00 GMT

We're here to let you know that you aren't alone in the lonely land of leadership. When leading properly, you put yourself on an island in many ways. This episode will help you through those tough times when there's nowhere to turn for guidance!

We have our list of hard "stuff" in hand, but we'd love to hear from you if there are any topics in this genre that we can discuss for you. Let us know how we can help!

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Episode 174 - The Hard Stuff, Part 2 - Tell Your Boss They Are Wrong

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT

You know that moment. The one time you knew your boss was wrong, but you couldn't figure out how to convince them that they should listen to you now more than ever? Waiting for things to go sideways and then saying "I told you so!" isn't a very effective way to handle this situation, so we're here to help!

We have our list of hard "stuff" in hand, but we'd love to hear from you if there are any topics in this genre that we can discuss for you. Let us know how we can help!

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Episode 173 - The Hard Stuff, Part 1

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT

There will be moments in your career when a scary, new challenge presents itself. Difficulty is introduced simply because it is new, but the moment's rarity heightens the challenge. Our next series of episodes (you have part 1 right now!) walks you through a few of these moments.

We have our list in hand, but we'd love to hear from you if there are any topics in this genre that we can discuss for you. Let us know how we can help!

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Episode 172 - How Real Leaders Communicate

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Were you handed a guidebook or manual when you became a leader? Did someone pull you aside and give you some tips just before you first real tough discussion/moment as a leader?

I assume you're like the rest of us and had to navigate a few challenging situations on your own. Today's episode is meant to provide you with some real world, hard earned experiential advice. We'll share a few patterns and anti-patterns we've seen in our travels in hopes of arming you with the confidence and knowledge needed to tackle some rough patches in your leadership journey.

What did we miss? Are here any situations you'd like us to dig in a bit deeper? Drop us a note on Twitter or email to let us know how we can help!

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Episode 171 - Evaluating The Nexus™

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:00:00 GMT

One of our fantastic listeners sent in a request for us to dig into The Nexus™ from Scrum.org. We know the last episode was an unleashing of frustrations around the pros/cons we see when organizations work with frameworks, and that was intentional. We ordered our content to set the stage for our discussion and review of this framework. Let us know what you think...

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Episode 170 - You Are The Problem

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 10:00:00 GMT

George Costanza: You're giving me the "it's not you, it's me" routine? I invented "it's not you, it's me!" Nobody tells me it's them, not me! If it's anybody, it's me.

Gwen: All right, George, it's you.

George Costanza: You're damn right it's me.

Video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uAj4wBIU-8

George Costanza might not be the best role model for leaders out there, but we'd like everyone to take a look at themselves when an agile adoptions isn't going the way they'd prefer it went. Don't blame a framework. Don't blame an article you read or a podcast you listened to. Own it. Listen to this episode. Dust yourself, and your team, off, and start iterating on your agile adoption!

Speaking of owning it. We know the audio quality on this episode is lackluster. Thankfully, we expect this to be our last remote recording. Thanks for hanging in there with us as we get back to recording in person!

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Episode 169 - Discover Your Superpower

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Everyone has a superpower. Everyone. Maybe you haven't discovered it yet. That's OK. We're here to help you figure out what amazingly talent you bring to life and then we want to help you maximize it.

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If you listened to our previous episode, centered on our reaction and response to the Black Lives Matter Movement, you know we decided to dedicate a section of every future episode to sharing the actions both of us are making to do our part.

Both Bob and Josh donated money to causes they believe help move our society towards a solution to the numerous racial injustices we face. We encourage you to donate whatever you can to any organization(s) you feel helps us move forward. If you'd like to support the organizations we selected, links are provided below.

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Bob's Superpowers blog post.

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Episode 168 - #BlackLivesMatter

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh discuss their feelings, failures, learnings, and intentions regarding the #BlackLivesMatter movement.

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Episode 167 - Ask Us Anything, Round 2

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:00:00 GMT

The AMA Train keeps rolling, as we cover a few questions from your peers centered on scaling agile teams, transformations, and practices. What scaling challenges/successes do you have to share? Let's discuss!

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Get FREE agile coaching on Josh's new live stream. If you ever wanted to hear how our co-hosts would answer your individual question, this is your chance! Friday mornings, Josh hosts a free live stream on Twitch where you can bring your questions and challenges to the table. Josh, the community, and sometimes Bob, will be there to help you. Check it out at twitch.tv/kazi_io

BIG NEWS! Josh just launched is side project at https://www.gettokens.gg/. Give his app a download (now available on iOS!), trade some tokens, and be sure to submit some feedback so Josh can keep improving his product to help all of the budding streamers out there!

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Episode 166 - Ask Us Anything, Round 1

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 25 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT

You know our style. We're here to help you get better. To facilitate that, we're entrusting our listeners (that includes YOU) to drive our content in new directions. Ask us ANYTHING. Seriously. How can we help you? What's troubling you and your organization? You name it, and we'll answer it...

LinkedIn, Twitter, email, you name it and we have a channel for you to post questions:

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Episode 165 - Never Stop Learning

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 19 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Agile is built on continuous learning & improvement. Are you modeling this behavior every day? Listen as Bob shares his story about how he is investing in his current and future self through continuous learning. Yes! Old dogs can learn new tricks! 🤦‍♂️ I couldn't resist. That was too easy...

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Episode 164 - Difficult Conversations Role Play, Part 2

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 04 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT

It took one hundred twenty four episodes, but Josh finally gets the opportunity to erase the nightmare of "Waterfall Bob". In our second part of the Difficult Conversations Role Play series the table is flipped, and Josh puts relentless pressure on Bob to settle on the next available candidate instead of waiting to hire the right person. Listen in as Bob works his tail off to get his boss to understand the value of never settling in the hiring process. We hope you like the episode and look forward to your feedback!

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Episode 163 - Difficult Conversations Role Play, Part 1

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Sun, 19 Apr 2020 10:00:00 GMT

We've all been there. Someone in your organization is convinced that something must/can/should happen, but you have no idea how reality can deliver on that challenge. What do you do? How do you explain to your peer/boss/whoever that it just isn't going to happen?

Bob channels the legendary "Waterfall Bob" (see episode 42) and backs Josh into a corner about delivering features on an impossible deadline. Listen as Josh flubs the conversation (intentionally, this time... 😀), and then our co-hosts critique his responses before providing a better example of how you can succeed in these moments.

The tables will be turned in Part 2 (upcoming episode), and Josh finally gets to be the "bad guy"!!! 🎉

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Episode 162 - Gratitude

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 10:00:00 GMT

We discuss the individuals (yes, we use names!) that shaped us and our careers. We believe that if our listeners do the same, that each one of you walk away with fond memories and a few exciting challenges for your future. How can you use your own stories and experiences to shape someone else? We can't wait to hear your stories!

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Episode 161 - Don't Panic!

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Life is going to throw you a few curve balls, and we're here to help you maintain a steady hand as you lead your family/organization/self through the inevitable tough times. In this episode, Bob and Josh help leaders of all types be ready to step up and provide the leadership their teams need from them. It's not easy, but great leadership steadies the ship and helps right the course.

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Episode 160 - What We Hate About Agile

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:00:00 GMT

You would think that recording an episode on Valentine's Day would encourage flowery metaphors and starry-eyed poems as we profess our love of agile. Quite the opposite happened. Bob and Josh detail the parts of agile that they hate. We know hate is a very strong word, but we we didn't want to back down from it, no matter how uncomfortable it made us. What do you hate about agile? Let's discuss!

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Episode 159 - Handling Feedback Like a Champ

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:00:00 GMT

The initial plan was to discuss failure, but Bob and Josh wandered into a discussion centered on how to handle feedback. Without properly handing feedback, failure is just failure. When feedback is viewed as a gift, failure fuels your future success. What are your thoughts? How are you handling feedback these days? Let's discuss!

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Episode 158 - 10 Years, Kindness, & New Hosting

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT

This is a big one! Bob and Josh celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Meta-Cast with a couple of gifts, and they dig into the often overlooked value of kindness. Listen and learn what kindness is and isn't. So often this value is undervalued, but Bob and Josh aim to change that!

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We moved! A new website, a new hosting provider, and lots more to come as we head into our second decade. Please make sure all of your existing feeds are still working. If they aren't, please drop us a note on Twitter to let us know if we missed something!

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Episode 157 - Continually Improving Ourselves

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 10:00:00 GMT

As we charge into a new decade, Bob and Josh discuss what they are working on personally and professionally. Do any of these areas of focus resonate with you? What are you working on this year? Let's discuss!

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Episode 156 - Transforming Leadership with The Agile Wire

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Sun, 29 Dec 2019 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh join the hosts from The Agile Wire podcast to discuss transformational (a word that created instant debate 😀) leadership. Big thanks to the Jeffs (Bubolz & Maleski) for letting us hang out and discuss such an interesting topic. Needless to say, you should check out their other episodes!

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Episode 155 - Become a Great Leader

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 22:58:00 GMT

Leadership is challenging, but we're here to help. There are too few examples of what truly great leadership looks like, so Bob and Josh provide a window into how a great leader operates. What other glimpses into great leadership do you have? Let's discuss!

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Episode 154 - Keeping It Simple

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 03 Dec 2019 06:38:56 GMT

How simple are your processes? How simple is your architecture? Take a look around your organization, and you'll find that unnecessary complexity abounds. This episode digs into ways in which you and your organization can make your life easier through simplification.

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Episode 153 - The Lost Art of Curiosity

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 05:08:22 GMT

Bob and Josh get curious about curiosity. Yes, that was cheesy. Deal with it... :)

Anyways, we dig into the numerous ways that curiosity can benefit both you and your team. We'd love to hear how curiosity helped you. While you're in the giving mood, we'd love your help with the form mentioned below!

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Episode 152 - How To Join A Company

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 23 Oct 2019 05:53:05 GMT

Coming off our recent "leave the nest & land safely series", a listener asked us to discuss the best way to join a new company. Bob and Josh share some tips, along with a few mistakes they made as they started new roles throughout their careers. What mistakes have you made? What tricks do you use to join effectively? Let's discuss!

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Episode 151 - The Importance of Diversity

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 03:15:16 GMT

Coming out of our previous episodes, Bob and Josh realized we needed to discuss the importance of diversity. Take a listen as we cover the numerous types of diversity (both the kind you can and the kind you can't see) and how they improve your teams and their delivery. Let's discuss as you share your diversity initiatives and challenges with everyone!

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Episode 150 - A Celebration

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 29 Aug 2019 03:26:58 GMT

We made it! Thanks to all of our listeners and supporters, from all corners of the globe. Bob and Josh are excited to share our 150th episode with you. We don't dig into too deep on any traditional topics. Instead, we celebrate the community we all built together!

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Episode 149 - Make Big Decisions as a Team

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 06:43:55 GMT

We see so many organizations struggle to nail the key decisions that shape their future. Why? In this episode, Bob and Josh show you how to engage in healthy dialog across your entire organization. This dialog ensures you land on the best possible option for each decision.

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Episode 148 - Landing Safely

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 04:52:25 GMT

We wrap up our three-part series that we're affectionately referring to as the "leave the nest and land safely" episodes. In episodes 146 & 147, we aggressively kicked you out of the nest, and in this episode, we arm you with tools to make sure you land safely in your next gig. What tricks do you already have in your toolbelt? Let's discuss!

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Episode 147 - Kicking You Out Of The Nest

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:56:11 GMT

Episode 146 provided everyone with insights about when it is time to "leave the nest" and find a new gig for yourself. In this episode, we get more aggressive and provide tools, tips, and tricks to leave a bad situation. What tips can you share with our listeners? Let's discuss!

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Episode 146 - Leaving The Nest

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 17 Jun 2019 18:20:53 GMT

There comes a time in most jobs where it's time to leave, but sometimes that departure is harder than it should be. In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss ways for you to recognize when it's time to leave a job and offer a few tools to help you leave the nest with confidence.

What's the most difficult transition you've ever made? What was the best? Let's discuss!

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Episode 145 - Becoming an Agile Badass

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:47:42 GMT

Inspired by one of our Agile Podcast Network partners, Badass Agile, Bob and Josh review the attributes required to be an "agile badass". What traits have you seen if your badass agile colleagues? Let's discuss!

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Episode 144 - Measuring Agile Leaders

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 20 May 2019 17:36:54 GMT

So much content is written/discussed covering ways to measure agile teams. In fact, we discussed agile metrics in the past, but this episode turns the tables and we discuss how agile leaders should be measured. If you're a leader, listen to this episode to discover if you're already an agile leader or if you have some room to grow.

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Episode 143 - The Cost of Quality

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 06 May 2019 17:27:01 GMT

Many organizations continuously acquire technical debt. A common source of this growing problem is a lack of understanding of the true cost of quality. If your organization can't seem to escape a mountain of poor architectural decisions and/or an underinvested quality approach, this episode is for you!

Learn how to educate your peers, executives, and investors about the true cost of quality and hear strategies you can use to start paying down your debt.

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Episode 142 - Performance Management in an Agile Organization

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 06:35:57 GMT

In response to the following question from a listener, Bob and Josh discuss how to lead an agile team inside of an organization with traditional, individualized performance management. Can these two co-exist? We think so, and this episode helps you answer that question for your organization. What have your experiences taught you? Let's discuss!

Hey @bobgalen and @nosrednAhsoJ how about doing a @metahyphencast about being a great Scrum Master/Agile coach in an organization with a performance management system/culture that encourages individual growth and development? #scrum #scrummaster #agilecoach #corporateculture
— Jette “Jedi” Silberbauer Gad (@gad_jette) February 16, 2019

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Episode 141 - Storytelling in Agile, Part 2

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 05:15:51 GMT

Our previous episode introduced the importance of storytelling in agile. Towards the end of the episode, we threw out the idea of returning to this topic with some examples and role-playing to help everyone understand how powerful storytelling can be for you and your teams. So here you go! Bob and Josh cover a handful of common scenarios and arm you with some tools to help you conquer these challenges.

What other topics would you like to us discuss in this manner? How have you implemented storytelling into your agile journey? Let's discuss!

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Episode 140 - Storytelling in Agile

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 18:00:00 GMT

Storytelling is an integral part of your success as a leader and/or coach. Get some tips and tricks from Bob and Josh as they walk you through the reasons storytelling is so important and then provide you with some insight on how to get better at this key skill.

How do you use storytelling to drive change? Let's discuss!

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Episode 139 - The Dynamics of New Teams

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 23:14:50 GMT

A big thanks to Meta-Cast listener and Twitch chat superstar "firessue" brings us a fantastic challenge for this episode.

Standing up new teams is hard, but adding teams and engineers to an existing, established team presents a whole new set of challenges. How do you handle the dynamics and tension this can create? Bob and Josh give you tips and tricks to make sure your organizational growth is a consistently positive experience.

What tips do you have? What lessons have you learned? Let's discuss!

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Episode 138 - The Agile Questions You Aren't Asking Yourself

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 18:24:00 GMT

What unknowns will sneak up and cost your team dearly? If we knew those answers, life would be a lot easier! Thanks to Laura (AKA laurieblue on our Twitch stream), we were challenged to answer this question.

Bob and Josh highlight the questions most software teams are not answering, but they should be answering. Our goal is helping you take a different look at the challenges you and your teams have that may be holding you back.

What surprising discoveries have you and your team found that accelerated your success? Let's discuss!!

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Episode 137 - Remote Agile Teams

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 23:10:19 GMT

Remote teams are everywhere. Agile is everywhere. Unfortunately, those two don't always mix well together. We are here to fix that! Thanks to our listener Ryan, from Virginia, for asking us to take on this topic.

What tips & tricks do you use to maximize the effectiveness of remote agile teams? Let's discuss!

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Episode 136 - Fear as an Agile Leader

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 01 Nov 2018 05:13:47 GMT

It's a special Halloween night episode! Bob and Josh wrap up their series on fear in the agile world with a deep dive into common sources of fear for leaders in the agile world. If you are an agile leader, don't be scared, listen to this episode!

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Episode 135 - Agile Coaches Are Scary

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 23 Oct 2018 14:30:00 GMT

Episode 134 dug into common generators of fear that teams experience during an agile transition. Sticking with our scary/spooky theme for October, we decided to turn the tables around and examine how we, as agile leaders, generate fear.

As the face of change for your organization, you need to be aware of how your actions will be perceived by those that do not welcome the new processes. Every good coach works to minimize this fear, but some level of fear is inevitable. Learn how you can calm the nerves of your team and accelerate your team's success.

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Episode 134 - Fear In The Agile World

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 11 Oct 2018 14:30:00 GMT

Halloween is near, so we decided (thanks to a tip from a listener on Twitter) to dig into the numerous ways fear presents itself in the agile world. Aside from identifying common patterns and situations that generate fear, we offer a few of our tried-and-true tips and tricks for dealing with fear in your role(s).

What situations generate fear for you? How have you overcome that fear? Let's discuss!

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Get FREE agile coaching, twice a week, on Josh's new live stream. If you ever wanted to hear how our co-hosts would answer your individual question, this is your chance! Every Tuesday and Thursday, Josh hosts a free live stream on Twitch where you can bring your questions and challenges to the table. Josh, the community, and sometimes Bob, will be there to help you. Check it out at twitch.tv/kazi_io

Spread The Word:

Meta-Cast listeners use promo code META18 to receive $400 off your registration for TechWell's Agile + DevOps East conference this November in Orlando. Register at https://well.tc/meta400.
The AgilePacks team is excited to offer a 20% off discount code on your first purchase of an AgilePacks kit. There's a Starter and a Pro option to fit you and your team's needs. Simply enter METACAST at checkout to save. Get your discount here.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 133 - Troublesome Team Members

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 19:36:00 GMT

No team is perfect. At some point in your team's evolution a team member will have a string of bad days that cause a significant amount of strife and turmoil in your team. Use this episode to pick up some tips, tricks, and advice on how to handle this situation and get your team back on the path to greatness!

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Episode 132 - Just The Right Amount of Agile Process

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 17:44:00 GMT

How do you know when you have too little/too much process in place? Use this episode to get an understanding of what a "good enough" process looks like for a team of 5 versus a team of 50 so that you and your team can maintain success as you grow.

P.S. Did you miss the YouTube video of a recent talk at #Path18 in Columbus, OH? Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=49csHWE0Dq8

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Episode 131 - Can an agile team plan too much?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 24 May 2018 14:30:00 GMT

This episode's topic comes from a listener via Twitter. Big thanks to @Paul_V_Elia for the great question.

@bobgalen and @nosrednAhsoJ you mentioned the possibility of a follow up on #noestimates - I'd like to hear about estimating too far into the future; with high variability, wasteful in my view. Also, org culture, values, trust: correlation to estimate techniques that work there.
— Paul Elia (@Paul_V_Elia) May 17, 2018

Taking the lead from Paul, we dig into our views on the different levels of planning, and how much is "just enough at each level. What levels does your team plan at? How far out do you go at each level? Let's discuss!

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Episode 130 - Customer Feedback

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 03 May 2018 15:30:00 GMT

What should you do with customer feedback? Ignore it? Trust it completely? Something in the middle? Bob and Josh dig in and help you understand the best way to use customer feedback to support your team, product, and projects.

How do you incoporate customer feedback into the process? Let's discuss!

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Episode 129 - Agile FAQs, Part 2

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 24 Apr 2018 16:30:00 GMT

With 120+ podcast episodes, hundreds of speaking engagements, and hundreds of teams/companies coached, Bob and Josh have seen just about everything. Using all of that experience, we continue our discussion of some of the most frequently asked questions across everyone we helped.

What questions do you field over and over again in your travels? Let's discuss!

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Episode 128 - Agile FAQs

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 16:30:00 GMT

What questions do you field over and over again in your travels? Let's discuss!

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Episode 127 - Agile Estimates or No Estimates?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 26 Mar 2018 16:30:00 GMT

The relationship between most agile practices, estimates, and the planning those estimates relate to is a tricky one. Many agile practitioners subscribe to the #NoEstimates movement. Bob and Josh dig into the pros and cons of each approach (traditional agile estimation vs a "no estimates" approach).

How does your team estimate? Do you estimate at all? Let's discuss...

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Episode 126 - Speaking Truth To Power

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 08 Mar 2018 08:43:00 GMT

Successful agile adoptions and transitions require truth, in all directions. Unfortunately, many of us are ill-equipped to speak truth in the most challenging direction: towards power. Use this episode to prepare for the difficult discussions you must have to ensure a successful agile implementation.

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Episode 125 - Agile Architecture

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 18:05:00 GMT

Bob and Josh break down how architecture fits effectively into the agile process. If your organization is struggling to mix appropriate architecture practices into your process and remain agile, this is the episode for you!

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Don't miss our first conference registration giveaway in this episode. Listen closely to the intro and follow the details to enter your chance to win a free registration to TISQA's 2018 Conference. Good luck to everyone!

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Episode 124 - Becoming a Conference Speaker

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 17:30:00 GMT

Continuing the discussion from our previous episode, Bob and Josh recall their journeys into conference speaking. We also provide a few lessons learned in hopes of one of our listeners decide to try out speaking at a conference. What are you waiting for? Go submit a talk to your favorite conference!

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Episode 123 - Changing The Conference Landscape

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 17:30:00 GMT

Bob has a new role! We cover the changes happening for Bob in his new role as the Program Chair for TechWell and the changes he aims to implement in future conferences. We also dig in a bit to what it takes to become a great conference speaker.

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Episode 122 - Red Hat Agile Day Q&A Session

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 16:30:00 GMT

On October 12th, Bob and Josh hosted a live, unscripted podcast recording session answering the audience's questions in real time. This episode is the recording of that session. We hope you enjoy it and we look forward to answering your questions at a conference near you!

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Episode 121 - Scrum Master Role Confusion

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:30:00 GMT

Many organizations overload the scrum master role, causing confusion for both the team(s) and the scrum master themselves. We tackle this issue in response to a question from a listener's question (thanks Tim from Germany).

Have you been asked to serve multiples roles in your organization? Are you operating as a scrum master and an organizational coach? We'd love to hear how you are handling the situation in the comments below!

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Episode 120 - Management vs. Leadership

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 20:37:00 GMT

Bob and Josh revisit a topic from a recent panel they participated in covering the challenges many management roles face in a transition to agile. We talk through the key differences between traditional management and agile leadership.

If you, or someone you know, is struggling with this transition, look no further than this episode!

How do you define the difference between management and leadership? Start a discussion in the comments below!

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Episode 119 - Stories vs. Tasks vs. Epics

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 06:15:00 GMT

In our previous episode, we detailed when it is appropriate to create tasks for each of your stories. After listening to that episode, a listener requested some details on the differences between stories, epics, and tasks. So here we go!

How does your team use these terms? Share your thoughts, ideas, and preferences in the comments below.

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Episode 118 - User Stories, Tasks, & Sprint Planning

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Fri, 28 Jul 2017 17:22:25 GMT

When it comes to planning sprints and their associated user stories, should your team also create, assign, and size individual tasks? Bob and Josh debate this topic and help you streamline your team's sprint planning and execution.

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Episode 117 - The Importance of Fun

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 05 Jul 2017 17:00:00 GMT

Scrum can be a real drag. After dozens and dozens of sprints, your team looks forward to yet another sprint with all of the same ceremonies. Hooray...

How can you make the endless sea of sprints that lay ahead of your team look less dreary? FUN!

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Episode 116 - Is Kanban right for you?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 17:00:00 GMT

We've all been there. Scrum is getting old, and you want to try something new. Here comes Kanban to save the day! Maybe not. Kanban sometimes just makes things worse. We help you figure out if Kanban is right for you.

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Episode 115 - Responsible Leadership

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 25 May 2017 17:00:00 GMT

Great leadership is hard to find. When you boil leadership down to its essence, all you need is a little responsibility.

In this episode, learn what great leadership looks like so that you can either grow into a great leader for find a great leader to learn from.

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Episode 114 - Building an Agile Backlog From Scratch

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 09 May 2017 17:03:00 GMT

Agile teams perform best when they have a well formed, and continuously refined, backlog. That sounds great, but how do you get there if you don't have a backlog yet?!? How in the world do you get started?

This episode gives you everything you need to jumpstart your backlog, and in turn your road to a great implementation of agile. Learn how to build your first stories and how to get your team refining and sizing!

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Episode 113 - Agile Questions and Answers

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 19 Apr 2017 17:00:00 GMT

We collected dozens of audience questions from one of our recent speaking engagements. In this episode, we answer them for you, in rapid fire mode. Good luck finding a more answer-packed agile podcast episode out there!

Are there other questions you want answered that weren't tackled in this episode? Send us your idea(s) in our contact us form.

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Episode 112 - Radical Candor

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 18:45:00 GMT

Great teams, and leaders, build a safe environment where truths are told, even if they hurt a little. How healthy is your team and their relationships? Are truths told in a healthy manner?

If there are issues that need to be discussed, but they never get on the table because it is uncomfortable, we help you tackle that with this episode. Learn from our mistakes as you hear some of the hard lessons learned by Bob and Josh throughout their careers.

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Episode 111 - Middle Management & Agile

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 09 Mar 2017 17:30:00 GMT

Agile adoption is difficult. When you are in middle management during an agile transformation, so many questions are raised. What is my role? How do I effectively lead in this new paradigm? Does anyone need me anymore? We answer all of these questions, and more!

Aside from tackling this classic agile challenge, but Bob throws down a HUGE challenge to Josh.

Sumo suits. Yes, your two favorite podcast hosts, in sumo suits. Who will win?

Let's discuss your views on middle management's role in agile and the imminent sumo suit challenge!

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Episode 110 - Great Agile Backlogs

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 16:22:00 GMT

It all starts with a backlog. The health of an agile team correlates directly with the state of its backlog.

That all sounds great. How do we get our backlog to be "great"? Listen to this podcast, that's how!

We are kidding, or are we? This episode offers a lot of great tips that can help you get your backlogs back on track and making a real difference in your team's performance. Oh, and Bob may have written a thing or two about backlogs...

What is your secret sauce for great backlogs?

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Episode 109 - Building An Agile Brand

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 17:30:00 GMT

Learn the importance of treating yourself as a brand, especially in the agile community. Bob and Josh share their experience, and a few tips, as they walk through their thought processes in building their individual brand, corporate brands, and the brand of this podcast.

More importantly, we want for your feedback and ideas on agile brand building. To support the community, we need you to engage with your fellow listeners by sharing your thoughts and ideas using the hashtag #ABB. Let's discuss!

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Episode 108 - Importance of Tempo

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 18:00:00 GMT

Why is cadence/temp so important to agile success? It is amazing to see how something as simple as a well defined cadence reduces the "noise" of a process and provides focus for teams and individuals.

Have you experimented with different tempos? What success stories do you have? Let's discuss!

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Episode 107 - Bad Cop, Bad Cop: When Agile Isn't Right For You

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 17 Jan 2017 18:00:00 GMT

Even though Bob and Josh believe agile is the right path, there are some situations when trying to "go agile" just might not be right. We take a deep dive into uncovering common indicators that taking on an agile transition in organization would actually be a bad idea.

Did we miss anything? Have you run into any of these scenarios? Let's discuss!

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Episode 106 - Agile Roles and Responsiblities

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 19 Dec 2016 18:00:00 GMT

How should you handle roles inside an agile team? Can/should you share responsibilities or is it best to have a bunch of specialists? Bob and Josh share their views on how highly effective agile teams operate and manage the complexities of roles and responsibilities.

How does your team handle this? Are you a group of generalists or specialists? Let's discuss!

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Episode 105 - Excellence as a Product Owner

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 21:50:00 GMT

What exactly does a rockstar product owner look like? Would you know one when you see one? After this podcast, that won't be a problem! Bob and Josh dig into what it takes to really be a world class product owner.

If you are new to the product owner role, are hiring your first product owner, or are just looking to sharpen your product owner skills, this episode is for you!

Did we miss anything or do you disagree with something we defined as key component of greatness is the land of product ownership? If so, let's discuss! Leave a comment on our website or hit us up on Twitter!

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Episode 104 - Meta-Guest Richard Khor

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 18:00:00 GMT

Richard Khor joins Bob and Josh to discuss his agile journey. As the first scrum master at Dude Solutions, Richard provides additional context into the daily like of a scrum master. Learn from someone "in the trenches" exactly what it takes to become a world class agile leader.

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Episode 103 - Agile Frameworks: when to hold'em and when to fold'em!

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 19 Oct 2016 16:30:00 GMT

In response to a listener request, we dig deeper in to the approach Josh and the Dude Solutions team uses to select and tweak agile frameworks for their unique problem set. Bob and Josh step through a few frameworks to provide experience and advice on the ways you could/should individualize each.

What tweaks have you implemented that worked? Have you implemented any tweaks that didn't work? Let's discuss!!!

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Episode 102 - How To Give Back To The Agile Community

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 20:39:00 GMT

Everyone started with a base desire to learn agile. Someone reached out, lent a hand, and helped you get up to speed. Maybe it was a blog, a co-worker, or even a podcast, but someone offered you help along the way.

In this episode, we provide some ideas on how you can "pay it forward" and lend a helping hand. We know this isn't an exhaustive list, so please share you ideas on twitter or in the comments below.

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Episode 101 - Explaining Agile To Non-Software People

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 22 Sep 2016 17:38:00 GMT

We spend most of our days focusing on agile, writing code, and everything else that goes into delivering world class software. However, agile is applicable well beyond the realm of software engineering. How can you relate agile to family, friends, or anyone else that wonders what you do? Can you explain agile to someone and help them apply it in their daily life?

Bob and Josh take a stab at doing just that in this episode. What tips/tricks/stories do you use in this instance? Please share!

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Episode 100 - Six Years of Agile Learning

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 07 Sep 2016 16:30:00 GMT

After six years (and 100 episodes!) of learning and growing, Bob and Josh take a look back at how they, and their agile opinions, changed over the years. A big thanks to Cory Bryan for the topic idea!

@metahyphencast Couple - 1. What's the biggest thing each of you believed 6 years ago that you don't anymore

— Cory Bryan (@isCoryBryan) August 10, 2016

@metahyphencast 2. What's something you advised in earlier episodes you recommend changing?

— Cory Bryan (@isCoryBryan) August 10, 2016

@metahyphencast 3. What advice hasn't changed in 6 years, what do you still believe?

— Cory Bryan (@isCoryBryan) August 10, 2016

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Episode 99- Good Cop, Bad Cop on SAFe

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 15 Aug 2016 17:30:00 GMT

Bob and Josh revisit their "good cop, bad cop" routine and apply it to SAFe. In this episode, Josh takes the side of pro-SAFe, while Bob attempts to persuade Josh that adopting SAFe is not the best approach for this dreamt-up scenario. You be the judge on who is good cop and who is the bad cop! :)

REMINDER: Episode 100 is upon us! If you have any topic ideas for our 100th episode tweet using the hashtag #meta100

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Episode 98 - Career Paths for Scrum Masters & Product Owners

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:00:00 GMT

As organizations adopt agile, many employees evolve their career to adopt roles such as scrum master and product owner. What do the career paths look like for someone in these roles? Bob and Josh discuss their approaches and strategies for tackling this problem. What do the career paths look like in your organization?

We are nearing our 100th episode! If you have any ideas for a BIG topic for number 100, please let us know!

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Episode 97 - Continuous Improvement

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 15:30:00 GMT

Continuous improvement is a foundation of agile, but generating a culture that fosters and even requires it can be a bit tricky. Learn how to transform your culture with tips and tricks from Bob and Josh on how they've transformed the cultures of their organizations.

What tricks do you have? Let's discuss!

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Episode 96 - Frameworks as a Silver Bullet (FaaSB), The Fallacy...

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 16:00:00 GMT

Frameworks, frameworks, frameworks! So many folks are selling one, and everyone else thinks they need one. Bob and Josh rip into the idea that any one framework can be a silver bullet for your situation. Learn how to evaluate what makes sense for you and how to build an agile approach that fits your unique situation.

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Episode 95 - Building Self-Directed Teams

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 31 May 2016 20:50:00 GMT

In response to this #meta-question on Twitter...

@metahyphencast #meta-question I am reading Mike Cohn's take on coaching teams to be self organizing. Are there any Meta-Casts on this?

— John Kaplan (@kaplanapps) May 25, 2016

... Bob and Josh take a deep dive into what exactly is needed to become a self-directed team and how you, and your team, can become one.

We've danced around this topic across numerous episodes, but never took the time to really dig into helping everyone understand how challenging this is. What challenges/successes have you had in building self-directed teams?

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Episode 94 - Agile Is Dead

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 18 May 2016 21:24:00 GMT

Is that title just clickbait? Give us a listen and find out... ;)

Just kidding! Don't worry, we really do dig into a growing movement declaring that agile is dead. Some of our more recent experience aligns with this view. How did we get here? What can we do about it?

Do you think agile is dead? What are you doing about it? Let's discuss!!!

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Episode 93 - Revisiting Agile Testing

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 20:47:00 GMT

We originally discussed agile testing over 5 years (and 80 episodes) ago. Today we revisit the topic to learn how our views of testing in an agile world have evolved. We cover topics ranging from QA/Dev ratios to automation. You'll find that we've learned a lot over the year and this episode reflects that.

How has your view of agile testing evolved over time? Leave a comment below or mention us on twitter using #AgileTesting to start the conversation.

Here are links to our original discussions from 2010 and 2011.

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Episode 92 - How to Hire a Scrum Master

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 12 Apr 2016 18:44:00 GMT

Hiring a Scrum Master is one of those things that doesn't happen often, especially when you compare it to how often you hire an engineer to fill a role in your agile team. Like anything in life, practice helps refine your skills. If you haven't had the opportunity to hire bunches of Scrum Masters (and therefore refine your process of doing so), this episode will help you sharpen up quickly.

What tips/tricks do you have for hiring a Scrum Master?

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Episode 91 - Revisiting Trust

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 20:55:00 GMT

Episode 90 set the stage for our "return to basics" approach. The first step of that approach requires us to start at the beginning. Over six years ago, we opened our podcast with what we believed to be the most important piece of agile, Trust. Today, we revisit that topic with a combined 12 years of new ideas, theories, failures, and thoughts.

How has your definition of trust evolved over the past 6 years? Let's discuss!

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Episode 90 - Revisiting The Basics, Part 1

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 23 Mar 2016 19:32:00 GMT

A big thanks goes out to our listeners that have either been with us from the beginning or those that went all the way back to episode #1 and binge-listened until they were caught up. We know not everyone has done that, so we are introducing a plan to revisit some of the basics.

In this episode, we tee up that renewed focus on the basics. We've learned a lot since we started podcasting six years ago and plan to share those learnings. Our agile lives evolved in the past 90 episodes, so we feel it is time to share our evolution with you.

If there are any past episodes you'd like to hear us tackle again, please add a comment below!

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Episode 89 - Coaching Up

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 17 Mar 2016 19:32:00 GMT

In our last episode we discussed how to lead an organization into the world of agile. Now we tackle supporting your agile adoption by coaching upwards (AKA into your leadership team). There are countless resources for coaching agile teams, scrum masters, etc., but how do you coach an executive that is unknowingly squashing your adoption's success? How do you ensure that the entire organization, including executives, understand what it means to be "agile"? We are here to help!

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Episode 88 - Leading An Agile Organization

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 02 Mar 2016 19:30:00 GMT

So much talking, writing, debating, etc. is done around how to operate an agile team. What about the rest of the organization? If you are a leader, how does agile affect you and your daily efforts? Bob and Josh dig into the approaches they use as agile leaders in hopes of answering these questions.

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Episode 87 - Introducing The Agile Donut

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 17 Feb 2016 18:00:00 GMT

Josh introduces what The Dude team calls "The Agile Donut" to Bob. This new model (some might even call it a framework) combines multiple agile approaches into a successful, unique recipe for scaling agile. Learn how Josh and team applied portions of Lean, Scrum, Spotify, SaFE, and others into what we refer to as "The Agile Donut".

What are your thoughts on our new approach? What parts would work for you? Everyone at The Dude is dying to see it in action elsewhere, so let us know what you discover!

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Episode 86 - Microservices & Agile

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 18:00:00 GMT

Like the word "agile", the "microservices" buzzword gets thrown around a lot. Just like agile again, it often gets used by folks who don't fully understand what it means. In fact, you may already have an executive coming to you saying "we need microservices!".

Learn what microservices are and how they affect/support/challenge many of your existing, basic agile and software engineering principles and practices. Josh walks you through the Dude's evolution of their microservices approach and provides some insight into future evolutions in this area.

How are microservices used in your organization? Let's discuss!

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Episode 85 - The Origin Story

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Sat, 23 Jan 2016 00:05:00 GMT

Every band of superheroes has an origin story. Learn how our dynamic duo of Bob and Josh came together. This episode covers how we met, the struggles we worked through while helping Teradata adopt agile, and the start of the friendship that launched this podcast.

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Episode 84 - How far to push as a Scrum Master?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 12 Jan 2016 18:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh tackle a listener request centered around how far/hard should a Scrum Master push the team when they aren't fully bought in to the agile process. We share our experience in situations like this and offer a few suggestions to try out.

We also introduce Dude Solutions' Tech day in this episode. This one day conference offers attendees an opportunity to see many of the podcast's episode topics put into action. Seats are limited so sign up early!

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Episode 83 - Football and agile, how closely related are they?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 19:35:00 GMT

It is bowl season here in the US, so we decided to explore how closely related the game of football and all of its preparation are related to traditional agile/scrum ceremonies. We think you'll be surprised to hear how closely they align...

What other parallels do you see?
Are there other sports that more closely align to agile and its ceremonies?

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Episode 82 - Integrating UX into Agile

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 17:30:00 GMT

One of the more common questions we get centers around ways to integrate a UX team/process/approach into Agile. Bob and Josh share their experiences and approaches that worked/didn't work in hopes of helping you continually improve the integration of your UX team.

What tricks have you used? Share them in the comments or on twitter!

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Episode 81 - Chicken Rules

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 17:00:00 GMT

We identify a few rules of engagement for members of your organization that are not a part of the scrum team. We discuss where the term "chicken" originated from and provide tips and tricks for anyone making the transition as a leader in an organization evolving/transforming to agile. This is a key challenge for any organization transitioning to agile and, if mis-handled, often leads to a failed agile implementation.

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Episode 80 - Runaway Roles!

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 22 Sep 2015 17:00:00 GMT

An agile team's struggles can often be attributed to one of the primary scrum roles (scrum master, product owner, & team) running amok. Bob and Josh dig into common reasons causing each role to begin to lose its way. We then provide you with a few tools that can help correct each behavior. In doing so, you should be able to reduce the level of "amokedness" (Bob's new word) inside your agile team.

Have you ever seen any of these patterns, or maybe even a few we didn't discuss? Please share with us and your fellow listeners!

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Episode 79 - Growing Great Scrum Masters

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 08 Sep 2015 19:00:00 GMT

Where do great scrum masters come from and how can you groom them in your organization? Bob and Josh dig into various ways to make that happen. We also cover some of the most common anti-patterns we've seen over the years. Hopefully those anti-patterns don't sound too familiar! :)

How did you become a scrum master? Was the transition silky smooth or were there a few bumps in the road? Please share any tips in our comments or on twitter.

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Episode 78 - The Three Amigos

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 27 Aug 2015 17:00:00 GMT

Sticking with our recent theme of threes (see the previous episode), Bob intoduces us to The Three Amigos concept and how it can facilitate communication across all roles in your team.

Consistent, quality communication drives success in agile, and this approach is another tool for your coaching toolbelt. What other coaching tricks do you use? Let us know!

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Episode 77 - The Three Bears of Agile Team Sizing

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 17 Aug 2015 17:30:00 GMT

Too big? Too small? Just right? Where does your team fit in that paradigm?

We share our experiences in building agile teams and describe what "just right" looks like. How do you know when to stop growing or when to break up a team. We answer these questions for you.

What are your thoughts and experiences?

As a reminder, any listener question/topic that we discuss on air gets one of our fancy new stickers! Post questions in the comments, on twitter, or whatever your preferred channel is. We look forward to tackling your questions and comments!

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Episode 76 - The Great Release Planning Debate

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 30 Jul 2015 18:48:00 GMT

We revisit our often debated topic of release planning. Josh slipped up in episode 75 and mentioned a new appreciation for the process. Given Josh's past comments about his disdain for release planning, Bob jumped all over him and demanded that our next episode centered on this topic. Find out what caused Josh to evolved his viewpoints and hear Bob grill him on this new revelation!

What are your views on release planning? When is it appropriate? If it is appropriate, how often should you do it? Who should be involved? We'd love to hear your thoughts.

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Episode 75 - Squads, Chapters, & Tribes... Oh My!!!

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh respond to a listener request around our views/implementations of Spotify's agile approach. Vic (@AgileCoffee) asked specifically about our view on Chapters, so we dig into what they are, how we use them, and how they fit into the whole approach.

What's your view on Spotify's spin on agile? Do you use any of their techniques?

Bonus Content:

Here is the article Josh mentions that he just wrote about this topic and how Spotify's methods are applied in his company: Why We Spotify'd Our Names

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Episode 74 - Agile Collaboration Across Your Entire Organization

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 16 Jun 2015 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh wrap up their three part series on collaboration. In doing so we tackle the final step an organizaiton takes in becoming truly agile. Learn how to enable your entire company to agile through world class collaboration. We cover tips and tricks that each of us has used in the past to help our companies in this area. What tips can you share?

If you missed either of the discussions on first and second level of collaboration, they can be found below:

Level One

Level Two

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Episode 73 - Technical Product Ownership

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 19:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss the challenges presented to a product owner and team when stories classified as "non-product" work land in the backlog. These stories typically include architectural work, research spikes, and other technical challenges like these that end users may never see and/or notice.

We present the common problems teams run into and offer a few suggestions for how your group can execute on these just like all of your "normal" stories.

How do you and your team handle these stories? We'd love to hear.

Bonus Content!!!

In this episode, Bob mentions a couple of articles he's written on this subject. Here they are..

Technical Product Ownership

Technical User Stories - What, When, and How?

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Episode 72 - Speedcast on Scrum Masters & Sound Quality

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Fri, 29 May 2015 01:20:00 GMT

In this speedcast Bob and Josh help you recognize a good scrum master from a bad scrum master. We also chat about our new audio setup and how we expect it to drastically improve our audio quality.

Let us know what you think about our audio quality and what you view as the key qualities required to be a good scrum master.

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Episode 71 - Successfully Scale Collaboration Across Agile Teams

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 18 May 2015 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh continue discussing the three levels of collaboration. After tackling collaboration inside an agile team in our previous episode, we dig into how to scale collaboration across all of our agile teams. We may get sidetracked by a debate about what a healthy sprint review looks like, but we end up circling back to the topic of cross-team collaboration.

Let us know how you collaborate across all of your teams. We'd love to hear your tips and tricks.

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Episode 70 - Maximize Collaboration Inside Your Agile Team

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 04 May 2015 19:31:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh kick off a series discussing the three levels of collaboration in an agile organization. Level one focuses on maximizing collaboration inside of each agile team. Learn the warning signs that indicate a need for you and your team to focus on improving your collaboration, along with ways to make that improvment happen.

As always, we want your feedback and any tips/tricks you may have that could help other teams increase their collaboration.

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Episode 69 - Why are so many agile adoptions failing?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 15 Apr 2015 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh talk through common agile transition failures. We provide solutions to many of these problems so that you and your team can succeed in your implementation of Agile. We also discuss the concept of starting with Kanban instead of Scrum.

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Episode 68 - Estimation Demystified!

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 12 Mar 2015 16:00:00 GMT

As a continuation from Episode 67's goal of demystifying story points, Bob and Josh dig into estimations. When should you do them? How long should they take? Who should do the estimations?

Take a listen and let us know what you think. How does your organizaiton handle estimations?

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Episode 67 - Story Points Demystified!

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 17:30:00 GMT

What are story points?

Why would we use them?

How do we pick a unit?

Can I make my teams all use the same numbers?

How do we get started?

We answer all of these and more as we dig into the hotly debated world of story points. Like user stories, story points are often talked about, but seldom clarified. Our goal with this podcast is to give you the tools you need to make story points useful in your organization.

Please let us know how you use story points in the comment section.

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Episode 66 - The Future of Agile

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Fri, 16 Jan 2015 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh respond to a listener request from @sjoerddruiven about the future of agile. We dig into our hopes for agile's future and also some realistic concerns and fears for where it could end up. What are your fears? How can you help shape agile's future?

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Episode 65 - Strategically Planning Sprints

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 21:09:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss various ways to plan, and execute, your sprints in a strategic manner. Many teams suffer for a microscopic view of their current sprint and struggle to properly plan for and execute on the next sprint. We share a few tips and tricks on how to prevent that from happening. What tricks do you use?

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Episode 64 - Revisiting SAFe

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 02 Dec 2014 17:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh revisit the Scaled Agile Framework (AKA SAFe). Josh recently attended a "Leading SAFe" class and that generates some juicy discussion around what SAFe may, or may not, offer to organizaitons like yours. If you are evaluating the adoption of SAFe, this episode provides a sneak peek into whether or not it is a fit for you.

What is your experience with SAFe? Has it added value or more headaches?

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Episode 63 - Managing Team Capacity

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 17 Nov 2014 18:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss various ways to plan, understand, and manage your team's capacity. We cover a few real-world examples of how to get a brand new team off and running without any known capacity. How does your team manage capacity?

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Episode 62 - Hardening Sprints, Good or Bad?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 18:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss the concept of hardening sprints and what, if any, value they add. This has been a long standing debate for us, so it is good to finally get it out to our listeners. What side of the debate do you land on? Do you use hardening sprints?

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Episode 61 - Assembling An Agile Team

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss ways to assemble an optimal agile team. We also get into an interesting debate over what candidates (including Bob and Josh) should wear to an interview. We look forward to your feedback and comments, especially pertaining to that debate!

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Episode 60 - The Great Space Debate

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 02 Sep 2014 16:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss various seating options for your agile teams. The endless debate around open office layouts earns a large amount of our discussion. Regardless of your stance on that topic, we share a few tips that will help make any space better. Feel free to weigh in with comments on our website about your views on what works best for your teams.

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Episode 59 - Tricia Broderick

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode Bob and Josh chat with Tricia Broderick about conflict resolution in agile teams. We dig into the topics she covers in her session at Agile Development Practices/Better Software Conference and learn how to be better leaders and teammates. A big thanks to Tricia for taking the time to speak with us during her busy schedule at the conference! Check her out on twitter at @t_broderick.

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Episode 58 - Meta-Guest David Hussman

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh sit down with David Hussman (@davidhussman), of DevJam Studios, at the Agile Development Practices and Better Softare Conference in Las Vegas. David brings great insight to the podcast and helps us cover quite a few topics, including whether or not Agile has "jumped the shark" and shares a few "pithy comments" (as requested from Bob) about how individuals and teams can get better.

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Episode 57 - Coaching Outside Your Agile Teams

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Fri, 09 May 2014 23:30:00 GMT

In this episode Bob and Josh discuss who, how, when and why you should be coaching your organziation beyond the teams you lead/manage/are a part of. We view this as a very important step in agile maturity, but we also know this can be a difficult transition for some folks. We hope this helps you take your organization from good to great!

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Episode 56 - Developer Metrics & Agile Purists

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode Bob and Josh address two listener questions. The first question covers developer metrics and understanding individual and team effectiveness. Our second question centers on agile purists and how to handle an agile transition.

We want to know what you think about our answers and suggestions. Tell us what you think!

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Episode 55 - The Struggling Team Member Support Plan

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 17:03:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh respond to a listener question about what to do when a team member is not performing as well as the team needs them to. What should the team do? What should their manager do? We tackle both angles and give you a plan to help.

Do you agree or disagree with our views? If so, please let us know on Twitter, our blog, or wherever else you find us!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 54 - Agile Team Composition

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 18:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh respond to a listener question around assembling an agile team. The primary question centers around inclusion of team members that prefer to be told what to do. We dig into wheather or not we believe this can/should be done. After hearing our views, please let us know what you think in the comments below.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 53 - To tool, or not to tool

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode Bob and Josh revisit their first debate (now over half a decade old now). We cover the pros and cons of each side of the the debate and give a few tips on how to make the tools work for you. Along the way, we also highlight a few common pitfalls.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 52 - Sprint Predictability Through Effective Packing

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 24 Feb 2014 18:00:00 GMT

In this episode Bob and Josh discuss patterns and practices that can be used to inrease preditability in your sprints. Nothing wears a team down faster than sporadic sprint planning and execution. If your team's velocity chart looks like an EKG graph, give our suggestions a try and make your team happier! If you have any other tricks, please let us know!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 51 - Recruiting for an agile team

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 18:00:00 GMT

In this episode Bob and Josh divulge some tips and tricks we use when hiring for an agile team. We walk through a few of our hiring practices and even talk through a few sample questions. The strength of your team directly depends on your hiring practices, so we hope that this podcast will help you strengthen your team over the coming months.

What tips and tricks do you have when hiring someone for an agile team? Please share in the comments.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 50 - The Essence of Agile

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 19:35:00 GMT

50 episodes!?!?

After 3 years and 50 episodes spanning all kinds of crazy topics, we get back to basics in this show. In our last meta-cast we discussed how Agile has "jumped the shark" (I guess we should have known the answer to that since we capitialize it now...), Bob and I start all over again. In an effort to remove all of the fluff and buzzword bonanza that dominates many Agile discussions today, we talk through what is really at the core of Agile. How important are standups? What one ceremony is non-negotiable?

Enjoy the episode and please leave feedback in whatever channel you prefer!

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Episode 49 - Has Agile Jumped The Shark?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 18:30:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss whether or not Agile has jumped the shark. After educating Bob on what that term means, we dig into the reality of the situation and what we can do about getting Agile back to its roots. We have some ideas that we plan to tackle in future podcasts, but would love to hear what our listeners think we (the community) can do to fix this situation...

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 48 - Discussing Open Allocation

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 19:00:00 GMT

In this episode Bob and Josh discuss the concept of Open Allocation and how it could be applied to a company. As a primer, here are some links that augment the podcast as we repeatedly refer to Valve's and GitHub's implementation of Open Allocation.

Valve's Employee Handbook
FastCo article detailing GitHub's lean management approach

Let us know your thoughts on wheather or not Open Allocation could/should be applied to your business/team.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 47 - Saying No

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 12 Sep 2013 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss the numerous times that saying no is required. We discuss the issues preventing many folks from saying no when their gut is telling them that they have to speak up and say no. Aside from identifying the key moments, we help you out by giving tips and tricks on how to say no.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Speed-Cast on Technical Debt

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 17:00:00 GMT

As you likley read on Twitter, we had a little issue with our new microphone that generated some feedback during our last recording. Because of that static, we chose not to post the episode. However, we are returning to the topic of technical debt in order to meet the requests of our listeners. This is a shortened version of our discussion on technical debt. While it is shorter, we cover all of the primary topics and hope that it meets your needs. As always, please let us know what you think!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 46 - What's wrong with agile adoption? (AKA The Dope Slap Episode)

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Fri, 16 Aug 2013 16:30:00 GMT

In this episode Bob and Josh discuss the issues we see in the lagging agile adoption dilemma that seems rather prevalent these days. Is it poor teaching? Is it teams that just don't listen? What is the problem and what can do you about it? We have the answers you need!!!

Part of our solution we offer at the end is the prescriptive agile adoption framework we built in our Agile Starter Kit series. Here they are if you need to do a little catchup or need to jump start your team.

The Agile Starter Kit Series:

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Episode 45 - How important is estimation?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 05 Aug 2013 17:00:00 GMT

In this episode Bob and Josh discuss the importance of estimation in the world of software development. Can a project survive without estimation? Is estimation a skill that can be honed and improved over time? We cover all of these questions and a bit more. Where do you stand on these topics? Let us know in the comments.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 44 - What's Wrong With Retrospectives?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:30:00 GMT

In this episode Bob and Josh discuss common misconceptions and missteps in retrospecitves. You'll quickly learn how passionate we are on this subject as the discussion heats up. We provide ideas and direction on how to heal your struggling retrospectives.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 43 - Defining Culture

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:00:00 GMT

In this episode Bob and Josh tackle the ever-elusive concept of team culture. We attempt to apply some form of definition for the concept and provide some tips on how to improve it within your team. We'd love some feedback on this one, so please add comments or hit us up on twitter.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 42 - Defending Agile Against Waterfall Bob

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 16:53:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob transforms into a waterfall advocate. Josh fights to convince him that Agile is more than just a buzzword and that can help his projects. While this debate was a fun execise for us, we hope it helps everyone out there who is struggling to convince their co-workers/boss/whoever that Agile may be the right thing for your project. If there are any challenges or questions you are struggling with out there, let us know as we would love to help you out!

We also debut one of the podcast improvements we talked about in our retrospective discussion in episode 40. We have bumper music! A big thanks goes out to @matthewdavis for hooking us up! We hope you like the new intro!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 41 - Deep Dive Into The Product Owner Quadrants

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:33:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh begin defining the concept of the product owner quadrants. It comes as a shock to no one that we only worked through the first quadrant in 36 minutes! The first quadrant discussed is "project managment". That term sends Josh into a downward spiral and forces the two of us to really define what "project management" means and we eventually land on renaming it to "project planning". Take a listen and see if you agree or diasagree with the new name and the responsibilities defined in this first quadarant.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 40 - A retrospective...

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:54:00 GMT

40th episode already!?!?

Bob and Josh pause for the 40th episode to do a classic scrum retrospective of the Meta-Cast itself. All three questions (what did we do well, what could we do better at, and what should we try in the future) are asked, and answered, as we look forward to where we want to take our podcast.

In the second half of the podcast, we ask for input on the value of creating a physical version of the Agile Starter Kit. Please, please, please weigh in with your thoughts and comments on if doing so would add any value. We plan to post a survey a bit later, but any and all comments are welcome!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 39 - The Certification Rant

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:30:00 GMT

Bob and Josh unleash some fury on the proliferation of agile-centric certificaitons over the past 12-18 months. Are there any certifications really worth the skyrocketing expense to earn and maintain them? We also tackle the evolving importance of the first certification most professionals get, the degree. What side of the certification fence are you on?!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Quick Diversion - An Outtake

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:49:40 GMT

Some of the best stuff happens before we even turn the microphone on, so I am trying to just hit the record button and see what happens. Here is a quick look into what Bob and I do before you hear the words "Welcome to The Meta-Cast!". I hope to have more of these in the coming weeks...

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Episode 38 - Agile Starter Kit #4

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 22:56:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh wrap-up their initial pass at what fits into the Agile Starter Kit. They end with talking through some of the technical aspects of implementing Agile in your workplace, digging into topics like continuous integration, pair programming, designs/specifications, and finally wrap up with metrics.

While Bob and Josh try to remain tool/technology agnostic, there are a few key points that they hit that could use a few wikipedia links to help out. So if you heard these terms in the podcast, but were not exactly sure what they meant, here are your podcast footnotes for episode 38. If you need more info, please ask in the comments and we'll get you an answer.

Once again, thanks for listening. Please review/rate the show on iTunes, share this post with your social networks, and post comments and questions on our website.

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Episode 37 - Halftime Rants

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 23:04:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh take a break from the Agile Starter Kit series to talk through some current events. Bob unloads on Dean Leffingwell and his SAFe Certification Program. After listening, I think eveyone will understand why Bob is so passionate about this misguided approach. Josh then talks through a couple of moments of inspiration over the past couple of months.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 36 - Agile Starter Kit, Part 3

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:15:00 GMT

We are back! Bob and Josh dig into defining the actual team members required for your starter team. What are the roles and responsiblities needed to make a Shu team grow into a Ha team? Who do you hire to join in the fun? Can your team members be part time team members or do they have to be fully dedicated? These questions and more are answered in this exciting installment of the Meta-Cast. Sorry, I was channelling my inner Stan Lee there for a second...

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 35 - Agile Starter Kit, Part 2

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 19:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh continue the definition of their agile starter kit by defining what a sprint looks like. How long is it and what are the ceremonies that drive the tempo? These items and more are added into the starter kit!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 34 - Agile Starter Kit, Part 1

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 23:19:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh start digging into the starter kit. We attack the basic setup needed for a team by covering things like team size, team members, working space, and whiteboard usage. Our goal is to help you lay the foundation for a succesful implementation of Agile inside of your company.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 30 - Courage

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Sat, 06 Oct 2012 01:09:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss the numerous areas requiring courage in our industry. Why do so many people struggle to say "no"? Where can I be more courageous? We answer these questions and more...

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 29 - Enabling Change

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 05:50:00 GMT

In this episode Bob and Josh discuss how you can enable change throughout your team. We even discuss the idea of enabling too much change and the dangers that can be presented with that mistake.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 28 - Discussing the Stoos Movement

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:35:00 GMT

Bob and Josh tackle the movement commonly referred to as Stoos. We discuss our views of the movement, how it may affect you, and whether or not you should actually care or pay attention.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 27 - Release Planning - Estimation

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:33:00 GMT

Bob and Josh come right back to the Release Planning topic to dig into some of its juicier bits. In this episode, Bob and Josh tackle the ever challenging topic of estimation. When should you do it? Who should do it? In the end, a basic blueprint is assembled giving guidance on these questions.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 26 - Release Planning

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:59:00 GMT

Bob and Josh return after a 5 month hiatus!!!In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss styles of release planning and some of the pitfalls we've run into in our travels.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 25 - Innovation

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss various ways to drive innovation within your teams. Ideas include 20% time, FedEx/Innovation days, and a couple of others. Insight is also given into how to battle some of the normal push-back/challenges when these ideas are introduced into your organization.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 24 - Reflections

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:45:00 GMT

In this episode Bob and Josh review lessons learned over the past year and discuss some of the improvements currently at the top of their personal backlog.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 23 - Fireside Chats (A.K.A. "The Un-Topic")

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:17:00 GMT

In this meta-cast Bob and Josh go topic-less and chat about challenges facing each of their current teams. Topics range from oscillating between Scrum and Kanban to getting that mystical, magical agile "switch" to flip in people.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 22 - Patterns of Mature Agile Teams

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 22:12:00 GMT

In this episode, Bob and Josh discuss some common patterns displayed by truly mature agile teams. We cover a wide range of patters including teamwork, test infection, and automation.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 20 - Starting Agile Projects

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:53:00 GMT

Bob and Josh discuss tips and tricks you can use when starting an agile project. We cover the concept of a Sprint 0, rolling wave planning, and the varying levels of planning needed for small and large projects.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 19 - Methodology Mixology

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Fri, 20 May 2011 19:14:00 GMT

Bob and Josh discuss the various methodologies in use across the agile community and how mixing them together can benefit your teams. We cover numerous use cases in which applying techniques from Scrum, XP, Lean, and Kanban can help improve your team's performance.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 18 - Conferences

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Fri, 06 May 2011 17:27:00 GMT

Bob and Josh discuss technology conferences. With a goal of helping you get the most out of any technology conference you are attending, our topics of discussion include attendee etiquette, how to plan for attending a conference, different conference types, and speaker styles. Having attended many conferences and spoken at quite a few, we attempt to tackle each subject from both angles (attendee and speaker) in hopes of providing increased insight into each topic.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 17 - Failed Sprints

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 21 Apr 2011 18:54:00 GMT

Bob and Josh discuss common causes of failed sprints. We not only tackle the causes, but we also provide options for preventing future failures and identify early warning signals for sprint failures.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 16 - Manager Anti-Patterns

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:12:00 GMT

Bob and Josh discuss some of the more common anti-patterns managers have been known to display (topics range from lack of trust all the way to disengagement). Hopefully, you've never been exposed to any of these anti-patterns, but if you have, this meta-cast offers a few tips on how to handle them.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 15 - Retrospectives

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 02:06:00 GMT

Bob and Josh tackle another listener-submitted question. This one centers around retrospectives. Topics in the discussion range from patterns and anti-patters we've seen out in the wild to tips and tricks you can use to help revive your stale retrospectives.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 14 - Agile Adoption

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 22:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh tackle their first listener-submitted question, which centers around agile adoption. How do you start an agile adoption? What are some of the pre-reqs for a successful adoption (tools, talent, knowledge, etc.)? How can you scale these successes throughout your enterprise? These items and more are covered in episode 14. Enjoy!!!

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 13 - Agile Testing, Part 2

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 02:46:00 GMT

Bob and Josh wrap up their two-part discussion of testing in an agile team. This second session covers various agile testing subjects, from continuous integration to automated test development.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 12 - Agile Testing, Part 1

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:06:00 GMT

Bob and Josh start their two-part discussion of testing in an agile team. This first session covers numerous agile testing subjects, from the role of testers in an agile team to test driven development.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 11 - Hiring For Agile Teams

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 06:24:00 GMT

Bob and Josh discuss ideas, tips, and tricks that can be used when hiring for an agile team.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 10 - Tempo

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh discuss various topics around a team's tempo. Items covered include sprint tempo, release tempo, and the effects that various tempos have on a team's productivity.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 9 - What makes a good team?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh continue the discussion of classic scrum roles by tackling the role of the team.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 8 - What makes a good product owner?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh continue the discussion of classic scrum roles by tackling the product owner role.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 7 - What makes a good scrum master?

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh discuss the traits required to be a top-flight scrum master and some of the common pitfalls teams have in identifying the right person(s) to serve as scrum master.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 6 - Agile, In Real Life...

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 12 May 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh discuss how Agile has changed their lives outside of Software Development.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 5 - Stakeholder Engagement

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh discuss tips and tricks for working with your stakeholders. Discussions range from dealing with disconnected stakeholders that need to engage to an over-engaged stakeholder that won't leave the team alone

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 4 - Self-Directed Teams

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh discuss self-directed teams and how important they are to the success of any Agile adoption.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 3 - Shu Ha Ri

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh discuss the concept of Shu Ha Ri and how it applies to agile adoption.

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Episode 2 - Agile Principles

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh discuss some of the guiding principles that Agile is founded on. We cover the four key values identified in the Agile Manifesto. In doing so, we also highlight a handful of our favorite principles from the same document.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com

Episode 1 - Trust

admin@meta-cast.com (Josh Anderson) — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Bob and Josh discuss trust and how it affects software development teams.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.meta-cast.com