

The Agile Daily Standup - AgileDad
AgileDad ~ V. Lee Henson
Rise and shine, Agile enthusiasts! Kickstart your day with 'The Agile Daily Standup' podcast. In a crisp 15 minutes or less, AgileDad brings you a refreshing burst of Agile insights, blended seamlessly with humor and authenticity. Celebrated around the world for our distinct human-centered and psychology-driven approach, we're on a mission to ignite your path to business agility. Immerse yourself in curated articles, invaluable tips, captivating stories, and conversations with the best in the business. Set your aspirations high and let's redefine agility, one episode at a time with AgileDad!
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May 19, 2021 • 6min
The True Value of Focus
Join Sara Bierman, Enterprise Agility Coach in part one of this five part series focusing on the Scrum values, Focus. Learn what it really means to have and maintain focus on your projects and in your life!

May 18, 2021 • 10min
Four Principles For ScrumMaster Success
Join V. Lee Henson, President and Founder of AgileDad as we review a recent blog post from Stefan on Scrum.org where he highlights 4 priciples that lead to ScrumMaster success. It is uncanny how these principles directly align with the 12 step program.

May 17, 2021 • 7min
Time Based Estimates Are a Waste of Time!
Last week I taught a private Agile Fundamentals course and I had a student tell me that her key takeaway was that time based estimates are truly a waste of time. I realized at this moment just how profound that statement was and asked permission to translate it into a podcast episode. Join V. Lee Henson and his team of interior painters as we explore why individual time based effort measurement is truly a flawed proposition.

May 14, 2021 • 7min
Living With & Facing Adversity
Join V, Lee Henson, President and Founder of AgileDad as we explore how to live with and best understand adversity. Master the three techniques that will allow you to understand approach and understand adversity.

May 13, 2021 • 7min
5 Reasons NOT To Be a Product Manager
Here are the top 5 reasons for NOT bevoming a Product Manager: 1. No credit, just blame.2. No certainty, just ambiguity.3. No clear end to your work day, just a decision to stop working.4. No perfection, just shipping.5. No sympathy or appreciation, just people wanting more from you. Or less.

May 12, 2021 • 5min
Becoming An Agile Coach - A Tribute To My Mother - Attitude of Gratitude
Join Sara Bierman, Business Agility Coach from AgileDad as she shares her journey to becoming an Agile Coach. This content rich adventure includes tips and tricks to help you on your journey to best overcome personal and physical obstacles and become the informal educator that you never dreamed to be!

May 11, 2021 • 6min
5 Steps To Become a Proper Leader
Join V. Lee Henson, President and Founder of AgileDad as we explore the top five steps you can take to best understand and become a powerful leader.

May 10, 2021 • 11min
Breaking Down Stories - The Right Level of Detail
How small is small enough? Do you know how detailed you should be when breaking down stories? Join V. Lee Henson as we review a recent blog post from Mike Cohn where we discover the right amount of detail needed for breaking down items. The examples are timely and really make story sizing relatable.

May 7, 2021 • 9min
Thinking Outside The Box
Welcome to another Friday Episode of The Daily Standup - Today we will wxplore what it means to think outside the box to overcome common objections and obstacles. Join V. Lee Henson, President & Founder of AgileDad as we embark on this journey of enlightenment.

May 6, 2021 • 7min
5 Key Skills Nobody Talks About - Product Manager Edition
Product management is not an easy ask of anyone. It requires tons of time and attention to detail. Join V. Lee Henson, President and Founder of AgileDad as we explore the top 5 overlooked skills that typically do exist and are never discussed. 1) Have Product Sense2) Be An Empath3) Be Naive4) Use 1st Principle Thinking5) Be Emotionally Strong


