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LI Live – Getting Ready for AI
LinkedIn Live – Are you ready for AI? Listen in as Tricia Warren and discuss what companies need to focus on BEFORE they kick-off their

BusinessX North Fulton
I joined John Ray with North Fulton Business Radio to share my journey from engineering and military service to coaching leaders and teams on how

Goal Setting with OKRs
Goal Setting with OKRs I’ve had a few conversations with leaders about goal setting this past week, so I thought I’d share some thoughts. Whether

Lean & Agile Overview for Vistage
11 Minute Highlight Reel – Full 35 minute video further down the page Full video (35 mins)

Agentic Agile
I met Sree Pradhip (LinkedIn) through LinkedIn and we recently connected in person at Tech Alpharetta . What was a introduction meeting turned into an

Celebrate Success
After the Fireworks: Why Celebrating Success Matters for Leaders I am still a such a kid when it comes to fireworks – I love setting

Promotion Paradox
When Doing More Means Leading Less Is it possible that your greatest strength as a technical expert could be holding your team back now that

Team Building – Beyond the Resume
If you’re a tech leader, you know the pressure of building (and sometimes rebuilding) your team. Maybe you’re hiring for growth. Maybe you’re reassigning roles

Beyond Burnout: Sustainable Leadership Practices in High-Pressure Tech Environments
You already know that the rate of change is growing exponentially. Companies are scrambling to adopt AI, AI is coding and even creating more AI,

Beyond Servant Leader: Host Leader
“His words were a hammer to the team’s morale.” A strong metaphor can change how someone sees a situation, bringing a new perspective, focus, and

Agile is Dead (Again). But Here’s the Truth Every Leader Needs to Hear
Agile is Dead (Again). But Here’s the Truth Every Leader Needs to Hear. Every few years, headlines declare ‘Agile is dead.’ Well, it’s 2025 and

The Agile Manifesto: Understanding Its Core Values and Questions
https://youtu.be/wovX0IB1gfc In this video, I dive into the four core values of the Agile Manifesto, offering a practical perspective on what they mean, the problems

Spring Cleaning for Your Leadership Style
Spring Cleaning for Your Leadership Style: Declutter, Refresh, and Grow As the days grow longer and the air fills with the bunnies, chicks and the

Empathy Meets Innovation: Leadership in the Age of AI
The Rise of Empathetic Leadership in the Age of AI Last week, I shared a quick LinkedIn post about how leaders don’t need to have

From Willpower to Systems: Transforming Leadership for Sustainable Success
From Willpower to Systems: Transforming Leadership for Sustainable Success As a leader, do you ever feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world on

Managing Stakeholders who miss commitments
https://youtu.be/p5O1LuPeG0w I helped a leader go from frustrated with a stakeholder who was missing commitments to having their most product meeting ever. Check out these

Coaching Platform Overview
https://youtu.be/KNgQ9XyiUjU Get an overview of the coaching platform we use to make coaching more than just a conversation.

Who is going to judge you?
https://youtu.be/vx1TziATfpI Are you being your own worst judge?

Lego Serious Play Sample
https://youtu.be/tHGeBJARFbY Watch Lego Serious Play in action as Coch Shawn coaches Tammy on her podcast.

What is Coaching
https://youtu.be/46hhJw6o9sE Explore the difference between coaching, mentoring and consulting.

Intro to Shawn
https://youtu.be/_Ft-P9Qk6kE A quick video to get to know more about Shawn.

Pattern Breaking 2.0
Introduction I was reading an old article of mine and one theme came up that has stood the test of time: the power of breaking

The Leadership Debug Process
Ever had one of those moments where your team is stuck in an endless loop, like a piece of code that keeps running but doesn’t

Leadership Lessons from Losing 100 lbs
Some folks know this, some don’t. But from November 2019 to November 2020 I achieved a milestone that transformed not just my health, but my

Building Your Leadership Stack: A Technical Leader’s Guide to 2025
I’ve been thinking a lot about how we grow as leaders, especially those of us who started in technical roles. After spending over 20 years