In this second episode of Agile Coffee podcast, Vic (@AgileCoffee) is joined by Jon and they use the lean coffee format to discuss the following topics:

what motivates people

making a difference

body of work

coddling teams

are we overly idealistic?

50 new Agile coaches hired

We mention the following books:

Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us - Daniel H Pink

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable (J-B Lencioni Series) - Patrick M. Lencioni

Software for Your Head - Jim McCarthy

Co-Active Coaching: Changing Business, Transforming Lives - Henry Kimsey-House, Laura Whitworth, et al.

Plus we take a look ahead to the following agile/lean events both in California and across the USA:

Scrum Day San Diego - June 13

Interact with local executives, ask why they went with Scrum and Agile and hear the benefits they received from this new way of working.

Global SCRUM Gathering ® - New Orleans -- May 5-7

Scrum Alliance's annual gathering in the USA will showcase the powerful "goodness" that Scrum can bring to our products, our professional relationships, our workplaces, and our organizations.

Agile2014 - Orlando, FL -- July 31 - Aug 1

AgileAlliance's annual conference will reinforce our understanding of proven methods and will illuminate some of the exciting new innovations that represent the future of Agile.

Agile Open Southern California 2014 - Irvine, CA -- Sept 11-12

Join experienced Agile practitioners and newcomers alike for two days to discuss, examine and otherwise brainstorm the most timely and relevant topics in Agile development today.