2. We’re Here and We’re Motivated

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.