The High Five!

Greg found an interesting and timely read: Research: New Hires’ Psychological Safety Erodes Quickly via Harvard Business Review. Discussion about onboading, toughened managers and leaders, and embracing soft skills ensues. The Hit List:Reading: Why write?Recommending: Relax & Remix: A 4-Week Journal to Get Unstuck and Evolve Your Life Riding: Trek FX+ 2Listening: Hold by Wild NothingReading: 3 Ways Your Soft Skills will Bring out the Best in Your People by Marcel Schwantes on LinkedIn

Brett and Greg delve into the murky waters of executive decision-making, spotlighting the confidence issues and impostor syndrome many leaders face. They discuss how indecision can dampen team morale and stress the need for clarity through effective frameworks. Also highlighted is the shift in workplace dynamics, pondering the decline of 'work families' and the impact of remote work on relationships. They wrap up with insights on the evolution of communication tools and the importance of a supportive culture over technology.

In this episode, Greg introduces The ineffable importance of corporate communication, an article he found on TidBITS about products losing trust with users over poorly communicated app updates. It inspired thoughts about building trust via communications and maybe a relevant story from the past,The Hit List:Reading: Find Hidden Cameras While TravelingWatching: How to make the juiciest steaks Watching: BratsReading: Surgeon General demands warning label on social media apps

In this episode, Brett and Greg discuss decision-making in leadership teams, which was prompted by the CFO article Only 36% of Executives Say Their Decison-Making Style Aligns with the Organization’s. The article is full of interesting statistics, but the conversation focuses on what to do when you disagree with a decision your leadership team is making. The Hit List:Reading: Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah HarariListening: Tigers Blood by WaxahatcheeReading: How the Modern World Changed Your BodyReading: The Courage to Be Disliked by Ichiro KishimiUsing: BearWearing: ICC Team of the World

The hosts reminisce about a hilarious encounter with a raccoon during their trip to Cannon Beach. They dive into the complexities of organizational systems, emphasizing adaptability and the unpredictability of outcomes. Communication's role in igniting change is a key theme, with personal recommendations for leadership reading. The episode wraps up with exciting music discoveries, including Krungbin and Arcade Fire, and a review of the acclaimed film 'Godzilla Minus One', which has made waves in the cinematic world.

This week's episode focuses on a topic that came up with Same Team Partners through an article Brett found called Is the Party Over for Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches? The article touches on how Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches are being let go of organizations that went through agile transformation. Essentially, their job is done there, so now what? The Hit List:Listening: Alchemy by DisclosureReading Mountain Gazette Following: Jean Kang on LinkedinReading: The art of asking smarter questionsReading: What would Bowie DoThe High Five: Summer Fridays! Yay!

Dive into the heated debate on employee stack ranking, a practice that critics argue fails to foster accountability among leaders. Discover unique sleep aids, including a podcast designed to help you drift off. Unpack the shifting landscape for Agile Coaches as their relevance wanes post-transformation. Plus, enjoy personal favorites in music and stationery, highlighting a love for traditional tools amidst a digital world. Tune in for insightful discussions that celebrate creativity and a collaborative spirit!