How To Improve Your Teams Motivation

Motivation isn’t pushed — it’s ignited. When people feel seen, heard and trusted — they don’t just show up, they step up.

Motivation impacts everything at work — without it people in the team do the bare minimum leading to slow progress, missed targets and poor results. Demotivated people are also highly contagious — they can bring the entire team down with their low morale, lack of enthusiasm and discouraged attitude.

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Stop Using User Stories.. I Think Not

Someone Asked me to review an article about user stories...

Lets just say it is a mixed review.

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The Coaching Question That Makes People See Their Impact

“The team did all the work.”

That’s when I dropped my sneaky question:

“What would not be like it is — had you not been part of it?”

The silence got longer and at one point I thought she had frozen in time.

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Is There a Silent Genius In Your Meetings?

The most valuable voice in your meeting is the one you never hear. And for that you need a sneaky coaching question.

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You Too Can Do Amazing Things!

It's the Friday NOT so Agile Episode time..

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All About The Definition of Ready

Many teams use a Definition of Ready to check if Product Backlog items are ‘ready for Sprint.’ Often, the acronym “INVEST” is used as a checklist. PBIs are considered ready when they are independent, negotiable, valuable, estimable, small, and testable.

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The One Question That Changes Your Entire Meeting For The Better

“What’s one thing we do in these meetings that wastes everyone’s time?”

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Leadership Scripts for the 3 Conversations That You Can't Afford to Mess Up

1. Letting Someone Go (Without Burning Down the House)
2. Giving Feedback That Actually Lands
3. Talking to Someone Who Has No Idea They’re Underperforming

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Celebrating Fathers - SPECIAL EPISODE

Happy Fathers Day!

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Happy Friday the 13th... It is Time For Change!

Despite its spooky reputation, Friday the 13th has been a surprisingly positive and even lucky day for many people throughout history—especially when you look past superstition. Here are some great things that have happened (or regularly happen) on Friday the 13th:

🌟 Historical Wins & Milestones

1. Hollywood Gold:
   "Friday the 13th" (1980) debuted and became a cult classic that launched a billion-dollar horror franchise—creating jobs, fan conventions, and pop culture gold.

2. Engineering Feats:On Friday, April 13, 1970, NASA’s Apollo 13 crew safely returned to Earth after a life-threatening malfunction. It’s now a case study in problem-solving, teamwork, and grace under pressure.

3. Technology Triumphs:Many companies have launched successful products or closed major deals on Friday the 13th because competitors avoided that date. Ironically, it’s become a clever move for risk-takers.

   
   

   💼 Business & Financial Perks:

1. Flash Sales & Travel Deals:Retailers and airlines often offer special “unlucky” discounts to attract shoppers. It’s a great day for thrifty buyers and vacation planners.

2. Low-Key Productivity Days:Because some people avoid major events or decisions on Friday the 13th, workplaces are often calmer—making it a great day to focus, finish projects, or think creatively without interruption.

   
   

   🌱 Personal Wins & Feel-Good Moments

1. Weddings & Babies:Many couples choose the date for its uniqueness—and report long-lasting, happy marriages. And yes, lots of amazing people were born on Friday the 13th!

2. Fresh Starts:It’s a favorite date for reframing bad luck, setting intentions, and launching personal goals. Some even treat it as an annual “reclaim your power” day.

   
   

   🧠 Fun Fact: The "13" Isn’t Actually Unlucky Everywhere

In Italy, 13 is lucky. In China, it sounds similar to “definitely vibrant” in Mandarin. It's mostly the Western superstition that paints the number as negative.

So instead of fear, embrace Friday the 13th as a day to defy expectations, be bold, and celebrate the upside of unusual.

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