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Do great things with great people! This is the podcast for high-performance teams. Topics include the Core Protocols, Agile software development, Open Space Technology, team emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and more. We share workshops, class segments, and interviews about awesome teams…

Richard Kasperowski


    • Sep 27, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 92 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from With Great People

    Tito Jackson: How Adding More Cowbell Can Be Prescription for Your Team's Fever

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 49:20


    In this episode, Richard interviews Tito Jackson. Tito is an entrepreneur, founder of Apex Noire, and a former City Councilor of the City of Boston. He tells us how to inspire cultural dedication to goals within your team and gives us a taste of his secret management sauce - Cowbell Fridays. When you finish listening to the episode, find Tito on Instagram or Twitter, or email him at tito@apexnoire.com. You can read the transcript of the entire episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-92-tito-jackson/.

    Dr. Dave Cornelius: How Having Fun and Building Trust Makes Teams Resilient and Successful

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 29:19


    In this episode, Richard interviews Dr. Dave Cornelius. Dr. Dave is a lean and agile catalyst leading and empowering others to achieve their best. He is the author of several books, including Belonging and Healing: Creating awesomeness for yourself and others and Deliver Value: Happy contributing people, Satisfied customers, and Thriving business. Dr. Dave is a founder of the 5 Saturdays Agile education outreach program that enables high school students to experience technology and business careers through an interactive summer workshop. He tells us how building trust among your team members will build trust among your clients and customers. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Dr. Dave Cornelius on his website at https://davecornelius.us. You can read the transcript of the entire episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-91-dr-dave-cornelius/.

    Jessica Kerr: How Some Shared Fun Time Increases Your Team's Productivity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 44:21


    In this episode, Richard interviews Jessica Kerr. Jessica is a software developer, popular public speaker, and a symmathecist. She tells us about symmathesy and observability and how they make our world develop faster and more harmoniously.  When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Jessica on Twitter, visit her website at https://jessitron.com, or chat with her during her office hours at https://www.honeycomb.io/devrel/observability-office-hours/. You can read the transcript of the entire episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-90-jessica-kerr/.

    Sally Elatta: Here Are 5 Factors That Will Guarantee Your Team's High Performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 19:18


    In this episode, Richard interviews Sally Elatta, CEO and founder of AgilityHealth. Sally tells us how leadership is just another way of serving a team and how leading from a place of love keeps the team engaged and focused. She also shares with us the top 5 predictors of a team's high performance. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Sally on LinkedIn and visit agilityhealthradar.com. You can read the transcript of the entire episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-89-sally-elatta/.

    Andrea Ippolito: How to Bind Your Team With Friendship and Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2022 25:19


    In this episode, Richard interviews Andrea Ippolito, CEO and Founder of SimplyFed. SimplyFed is an organization supporting families in feeding their babies. Andrea was a part of and led many teams, including as the Director of the Department of Veteran's Affairs Innovators Network and as a Presidential Innovation Fellow at the White House. She tells us how the sense of shared vision and friendship among team members brings the ability to communicate freely, even disagreements, and push the team forward faster and better. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Andrea on Twitter and visit SimplyFed's website.

    Lisette Sutherland: How to Build Strong Personal Connections in a Remote Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2022 32:26


    In this episode, Richard interviews Lisette Sutherland. Lisette is an author and keynote speaker, helping people work remotely successfully. She's also the founder of the online community Virtual Team Talk, the host of the Collaboration Superpowers podcast, and the founder and director of the Collaboration Superpowers consulting firm. Lisette tells us about the importance of personal connections in the workplace and how to foster them in remote teams. When you finish listening to the episode, check out Lisette's website, visit collaborationsuperpowers.com, and give a listen to her podcast. You can read the transcript of the entire episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-87-lisette-sutherland/.

    Claire DeMarco: How To Bring Your Team To Perfection With the Core Protocols

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 36:25


    In this episode, Richard interviews Claire DeMarco. Claire is the Director of Information Discovery Services at the Harvard Library. She led multiple high-performance teams, including the one that made Harvard University Libraries available to virtually anyone in the world. She tells us how the Core Protocols helped her teams to achieve successes and what to expect when these successes get noticed. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Claire on Twitter, and check out her writings at medium.com. You can read the transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-86-claire-demarco/.

    Patricia Kong: How to Get From an Average to a Great Team With Emotional Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 55:39


    In this episode, Patricia Kong comes back to the show and turns the tables on Richard, asking him questions. Patricia Patricia leads Enterprise and Leadership Solutions at scrum.org. She is a public speaker, coach, a co-author of The Nexus Framework for Scaling Scrum, and a co-developer of the Evidence-Based Management Framework.  Patricia recently invited Richard to scrum.org to present a webinar on core protocols for psychological safety and emotional intelligence. During this interactive session, some important questions remained open, so Patricia came to get her answers!  When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Patricia on LinkedIn, and visit scrum.org, where you can check out Richard's webinar.  You can read the transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-85-patricia-kong/.

    Brian Lucas: How to Define Your Team as a Powerful and Long-Lasting Brand

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 25:43


    In this episode, Richard interviews Brian Lucas. Brian is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations. He is best known for his research on creativity and morality in the workplace and everyday life. Brian tells us how igniting energy and passion in your team brings the spark of creativity and endurance. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Brian on Twitter, visit his website, and check out his research. You can read the transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-84-brian-lucas/.

    Luke Hohmann: How Being Happy with Who You Are Makes You Feel Wonder for Who You Can Be

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 25:05


    In this episode, Richard interviews Luke Hohmann. Luke is the founder and CEO of FirstRoot, the company on the mission to create the next generation of impact investors. He is also an inspiring public speaker and the creator of Innovation Games. Luke tells us how to recognize whether a team is a team we want to stick with and how self-appreciation can help us on this quest. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Luke on LinkedIn and visit www.firstroot.co. You can read the transcript of the entire episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-83-luke-hohmann/.

    James Grenning: How to Make Your Team an Iterative Engineering Machine Safely

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 34:49


    In this episode, Richard interviews James Grenning. James is the founder of Wingman Software, where he coaches and consults around the world. James is also the author of the book Test-Driven Development for Embedded C and the co-author of the Agile Manifesto. James tells us how to encourage our teammates to experiment and iterate and why experimentation and iteration are essential. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with James on Twitter, visit his website at www.wingman-sw.com, and check out his book. You can read the full transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-82-james-grenning/.

    Catherine Louis: How to Make Your Current Team Your Best Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 30:04


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    Michael Spayd: How Destiny Brings the Best Teams Together

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 37:34


    In this episode, Richard interviews Michael Spayd, a co-founder of The Collective Edge, Agile Coaching Institute, and the co-author of Agile Transformation: Using the Integral Agile Transformation Framework (tm) to Think and Lead Differently. Michael is best known as the originator of the Integral Agile Transformation Framework (tm). He tells us why being in a good team might feel like a fulfillment of your destiny and how does this destiny find you. When you finish listening to this episode, follow Michael on LinkedIn, visit The Collective Edge website at https://www.the-collective-edge.com, and read Agile Transformation: Using the Integral Agile Transformation Framework (tm) to Think and Lead Differently. You can read the transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-80-michael-spayd/.

    Kate O'Brien: How "Rushing to Health" Actually Makes Your Team Perform Worse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 34:14


    It is a part of human behavior to resist change, especially when things seem to go well. So, how do we secure "buy-in" among the stakeholders for the new ideas? In this episode, Richard interviews Kate O'Brien, Senior Human Resources Director at Remix Therapeutics and an expert on people analytics. She tells us how the teams assume ownership over their work, outcomes, and, yes, changes that affect their work. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Kate on LinkedIn. You can read the transcript of the entire episode at: https://kasperowski.com/podcast-79-kate-obrien/.

    Arie van Bennekum: How Saying "Yes" Can Take You Anywhere You Want

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 31:36


    In this episode, Richard interviews Arie van Bennekum. Arie is a co-author of the Agile Manifesto and an Agile thought leader at Wemanity Group. Arie tells us how accepting new challenges, even when doubting ourselves, opens new opportunities and truly makes us the architects of our own life. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Arie on LinkedIn and visit his website at https://arievanbennekum.com. You can read the transcript of the entire episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-78-arie-van-bennekum/.

    Psych Safety and Team EI: The Antidote to the Five Dysfunctions of a Team

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 9:20


    In this episode, Richard talks about the importance of trust among the team members and how psychological safety increases performance. You can read more about it here: https://kasperowski.com/the-five-dysfunctions/.

    Vanessa Druskat: How to Cross Rope Bridges by Relying on Your Teammates' Skillsets

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 35:50


    In this episode, Richard interviews Vanessa Druskat. Vanessa's research on organizational behavior and team emotional intelligence profoundly influenced Richard's work with teams. She tells us how relying on a specific skill set of each individual within your team leads to superior results and more cohesive and lasting relationships. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Vanessa on LinkedIn and learn more about her research at the University of New Hampshire website. You can read the full transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-76-vanessa-druskat/.

    Mary And Tom Poppendieck How A Focused Leader Ensures Their Team's Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 18:31


    This episode is a continuation of Richard's interview with Mary and Tom Poppendieck. As the official part of the interview finished, they continued chatting and sharing some great ideas. Luckily, the record button was still on, so we can share this fantastic "unofficial" part of the conversation with you. You can read the transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com//podcast-75-mary-and-tom-poppendieck

    Mary and Tom Poppendieck: Keeping Your Team Together During the Great Resignation

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 45:46


    In this episode, Richard interviews Mary and Tom Poppendieck. Richard's Agile heroes, the Poppendiecks have written highly influential works on lean software development, including Lean Software Development: An Agile Toolkit, The Lean Mindset, and Leading the Lean Software Development: Results are Not the Point. Richard tackles with them one of the burning problems of today's business world: how to retain an increasingly independent workforce? When you finish listening to this episode, visit their website at: http://www.poppendieck.com. You can read the transcript of the full episode at http://kasperowski.com/podcast-74-mary-and-tom-poppendieck.

    Woody Zuill: The Best Leader Is the One Who Leads Without Authority

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 34:32


    In this episode, Richard interviews Woody Zuill, an Agile coach well known for popularizing mob programming and the No Estimates movement. In this first part of the interview with Woody, he tells us how kindness, consideration, and respect can transform any team into a fulfilling working experience. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Woody on LinkedIn and Twitter, visit his website at www.woodyzuill.com, and check out his upcoming book No Estimates - How to Deliver Software Without Guesswork. You can read the transcript of the entire episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-73-woody-zuill/.

    Woody Zuill: Knowing When to Stop a Conversation Is Knowing When to Listen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 36:42


    In this episode, Richard interviews Woody Zuill, an Agile coach well known for popularizing mob programming and the No Estimates movement. In this first part of the interview with Woody, he tells us how kindness, consideration, and respect can transform any team into a fulfilling working experience. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Woody on LinkedIn and Twitter, visit his website at www.woodyzuill.com, and check out his upcoming book No Estimates - How to Deliver Software Without Guesswork. You can read the transcript of the entire episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-72-woody-zuill/.

    Adam Weisbart: Make Things Simple and Your Team Will Move Faster

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 30:04


    In this episode, Richard interviews Adam Weisbart, principal at Weisbart Consulting, certified scrum trainer, and agile coach. Adam was also an initiator of Agile Virtual Summit, which grew into a community at https://agilemastery.com. Adam tells us how to eliminate friction, simplify your team's workflow, and get the job done faster and more reliably. When you finish listening to the episode, visit Adam's website at https://weisbart.com/richard, where he left some sweet surprises for you. You can read the transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-71-adam-weisbart/

    Steven Wolff: How Understanding and Caring Eliminates Tension and Angst

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 47:26


    In this episode, Richard interviews Steven Wolff. Steve is a Team Emotional Intelligence expert whose research greatly influenced Richard's work with teams. Steven tells us how to transform angst and tension into excitement - a driving force of any successful team. When you finish listening to the episode, visit Steve's website at https://stevenwolff.com, where you will be able to connect with him and explore his work. You can read a full transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-70-steven-wolff/.

    Could You Win a Nobel Prize for Slacking Off?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2021 8:41


    In this episode, Richard talks about slacking off and why is it so important. You can read the entire essay at https://kasperowski.com/could-you-win-a-…for-slacking-off/.

    Seb Rose: The Secret of a Good Team is a Shared Goal and What Else?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 31:24


    In this episode, Richard interviews Seb Rose. Seb is a Continuous Improvement Lead at SmartBear, a co-author of the BDD books Discovery and Formulation, and a regular guest lecturer on behavior-driven development in Richard's course at Harvard. Seb tells us how to make a highly effective team even if the team members at your disposal are not as seasoned professionals as you would hope. When you finish listening to this episode, connect with Seb on Twitter (@sebrose) and read his books Discovery and Formulation. Read the full transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-68-seb-rose/ ‎

    Jeff Sutherland: Know How to Overcome Your Team's Limits and Become a Leading Force

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2021 51:36


    In this episode, Richard interviews Jeff Sutherland, a co-creator of the Scrum, founder of Scrum Inc., inventor of Scrum@Scale, and a signatory of the Agile Manifesto. He is also the author of the international bestselling book Scrum: The Art of Doing Twice the Work in Half the Time. Jeff shares with us his personal experiences which made him one of the leaders of the IT industry and beyond. Read the full transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-67-jeff-sutherland/.

    Maria Matarelli: You Must Empower Your Team if You Want Them Motivated

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 46:04


    In this episode, Richard interviews Maria Matarelli. Maria is a co-founder of Personal Agility Institute, a co-founder of Agile Marketing Academy, an agile coach, and a well-known DJ! She tells us about applying agile principles outside of the IT industry, and even outside of a business context. If you want to learn more from Maria, it is pretty easy to connect with her. Go to http://findmaria.com where you'll find her contact details across all relevant social media. Read the full transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/episode-66-maria-matarelli/

    Emily Bache: You Need Practice to Achieve Greater Harmony in Your Team

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 29:34


    In this episode, Richard interviews Emily Bache. Emily is the author of The Coding Dojo Handbook and Technical Agile Coaching with the Samman Method. She is well known in the software development community for her work on the Gilded Rose Refactoring Kata and her technical agile coaching. She tells us about her secrets of achieving harmony in teams of any size. After you finish listening to the episode, connect with Emily on Twitter (@emilybache), read her new book, and visit her website at https://www.sammancoaching.org. You can read full transcript at https://kasperowski.com/episode-65-emily-bache.

    Jorgen Hesselberg: Spread the Luck Surface and Increase Your Chance for Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 27:59


    In this episode, Richard interviews Jorgen Hesselberg, a co-founder of Comparative Agility and the author of Unlocking Agility: An Insiders’ Guide to Agile Enterprise Transformation. He tells us how luck is not necessarily a product of coincidence and how your team can truly become an architect of its own luck. Read the transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-64-jorgen-hesselberg/

    Lynn Langit: Make Every Team You Are in the Best Team of Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 22:42


    In this episode, Richard interviews Lynn Langit, a cloud architect specialized in big data, a technical educator, and an angel investor. Lynn also used to be the Director of teachingkidsprogramming.org, a not-for-profit online platform for early coding education. She is also a contract instructor at LinkedIn Learning where she has more than 20 courses on cloud topics. Lynn shares with us the secrets of making every team you work with the best team of your life. You can read the full transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-63-lynn-langit/

    Matthew McCarthy: Why Being at Peace with Yourself Makes You A Better Team Player

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 36:34


    In this episode, Richard interviews Matthew McCarthy. Matthew is best known to the world as the CEO of Ben & Jerry's, where he leads an iconic and innovative global brand that continually breaks the rules on how business can be a force for good in the world. He steers and serves a team of passionate ice cream aficionados and aspiring activists, and is responsible for Ben & Jerry’s long-standing 3-part mission of delivering economic product and social mission impact in the communities and countries where the company operates. He tells us about the importance of staying true to yourself, and how being at peace with yourself makes you a better team member and a leader. You can read the full transcript at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-62-matthew-mccarthy/.

    Richard Sheridan: Dig-Out Your Basic Kindergarten Skills to Become a Better Team Player

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 34:46


    In this episode, Richard interviews Richard Sheridan. Richard is the CEO, Co-founder, and Chief Storyteller of Menlo Innovations, a software design and development firm in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He is also the author of two books on creating an intentionally joyful culture: Joy, Inc. - How We Built a Workplace People Love, and Chief Joy Officer - How Great Leaders Elevate Human Energy and Eliminate Fear. Richard gives us a glimpse into two of his favorite teams to tell us a story of joy, empathy, and compassion that fills his days and drives his work. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Richard on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/menloprez/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/menloprez, or do something even better - subscribe for a virtual tour at Menlo Innovations at https://menloinnovations.com/tours-and-workshops/factory-tours, and learn how to build a joyful workplace. Go to https://kasperowski.com/podcast-61-richard-sheridan/ to listen to the episode and read the transcript.

    Patricia Kong: Know How to Use Evidence to Quickly Improve Your Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 27:14


    n this episode, Richard interviews Patricia Kong. Patricia leads Enterprise and Leadership Solutions at scrum.org. She is a public speaker, coach, a co-author of The Nexus Framework for Scaling Scrum, and a co-developer of the Evidence-Based Management Framework. Patricia reminds us that measuring your team's success is not just a number on the scale. You must be intentional about your team's goals if you want to grasp the level of its improvement. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Patricia on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-kong-2238232/ and read her book The Nexus Framework for Scaling Scrum. Go to https://kasperowski.com/podcast-60-patricia-kong/ to listen to the episode and read the transcript.

    Michael de la Maza: Use the Friction to Get Your Team to the Top

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 13:44


    In this episode, Richard interviews Michael de la Maza, a well known Agile and Scrum Coach and Consultant from the Bay Area. Michael is a founder of the Heart Healthy Scrum, an Agile and Scrum consultancy firm. He is a co-author of Why Agile Works: The Values Behind the Results and Agile Coaching: Wisdom from Practitioners. Michael challenges the notion that a successful team must always be a harmonious unit filled with friendly and compassionate people. While positive bias, a supportive environment, and empathy are indispensable ingredients for a team's success, frictions inevitably occur. Michael tells us how discipline and consistent team introspection can turn the friction into an unstoppable creative force. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Michael on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaeldelamaza/, and visit his website at https://www.hearthealthyscrum.com. You can read the full transcript of the episode at: https://kasperowski.com/podcast-59-michael-de-la-maza/.

    James Shore: How to Build Super-Cohesive Teams and Work with Joy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 24:48


    In this episode, Richard talks with James Shore. James is an Agile software development teacher, writer, and consultant. He is the co-author of the book The Art of Agile Development, a seminal work in the Agile community. He also co-created with Diana Larsen the Agile Fluency Model, a highly-regarded guide for Agile adoption. James tells us about his first encounter with Extreme Programming, what he learned from that experience, and why he has been on the mission ever since to recreate the joy he felt with this team. When you finish listening to this podcast, make sure to connect with James on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jamesshore and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-shore-7475b6/, visit his website at https://www.jamesshore.com, and read his book The Art of Agile Development. You can read the full transcript of the episode at: https://kasperowski.com/podcast-58-james-shore/.

    Want to Know More About High-Performance Teams?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 33:27


    In this episode, Richard answers the questions from the readers and listeners about high-performace teams, psychological safety, team emotional intelligence, and the Core Protocols. Read the full transcript at https://kasperowski.com/episode-57/.

    Natalie Warnert: How to turn conflict into a strength

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 24:30


    In this episode, Richard interviews Natalie Warnert, the founder, president, and executive director of Women in Agile, and an Agile Process coach at Volkswagen Financial Services. She tells us about the importance of embracing healthy conflicts in your organization to achieve real compassion and empathy between the team members. She also shares some useful tools for unearthing simmering conflicts and transforming them into a creative force. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Natalie on Twitter https://twitter.com/nataliewarnert at and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliewarnert/, and visit her website at http://nataliewarnert.com/, You can read the full transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-56-natalie-warnert/.

    Ted M. Young: How to have fun through learning

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 27:16


    In this episode, Richard interviews Ted M. Young, better known in the software development community as Jitter Ted. Ted is a software industry veteran with decades of experience working with companies like Apple, Google, and eBay. Ted is the principal Java trainer and coding coach at Spiral Learning, where he applies the science of learning to speed up his clients' adoption of new knowledge. He tells us how a passion for learning brings fun and joy to any team. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Ted on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jitterted?lang and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedmyoung/, and visit his website at https://www.tedmyoung.com. You can read the full transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-55-ted-m-young/ .

    Your Remote Team Actually Can Be Awesome

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 21:10


    In this episode, Richard shares his story of 180 degree transformation. You can read more about it at https://kasperowski.com/your-remote-team-actually-can-be-awesome/.

    Lisa Crispin: How to transform your workplace into a safe place

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 25:05


    In this episode, Richard interviews Lisa Crispin, a quality owner at OutSystems, co-founder of Agile Testing Fellowship Inc, and one of the most influential testing professionals in the software industry. Lisa co-authored several books, including Agile Testing and Testing Extreme Programming, and was a curator of the www.testingindevops.org website. Lisa tells us about the significance of cultivating trust among the team members and how the resulting feeling of safety contributes to the increase of the team's productivity. When you finish listening to the episode, make sure to connect with Lisa on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-crispin-88420a/ or Twitter at https://twitter.com/lisacrispin, and visit her website at www.lisacrispin.com. You can read the full transcript of the episode at kasperowski.com/podcast-53-lisa-crispin/.

    Tricia Broderick: How to create a support network in your organization

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 33:41


    In this episode, Richard interviews Tricia Broderick, an agile coach at Agile for All and an Agile Alliance Board member. She tells us how the feeling of being supported increases the success of the team and shares how to build a support network within any organization. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Tricia on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tricia-broderick/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/t_broderick, check out her blog at http://www.leadtotheedge.com/, and visit her website at www.agileforall.com. You can read the full transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-52-tricia-broderick/.

    Wicked Problems, Wicked Opportunities: Mindset and Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 9:36


    In this episode, Richard discusses the importance of inclusive, critical-thinking based education system to achieve growth-mindedness, flexibility and productivity. You can read more about it at https://kasperowski.com/wicked-problems/.

    Lyssa Adkins: How strong team relationships increase the value of products?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 28:27


    In this episode, Richard Interviews Lyssa Adkins. Lyssa is a co-founder of the Agile Coaching Institute, an independent agile and leadership coach, and the author of the Coaching Agile Teams. Lyssa tells us about the importance of interpersonal relationships within a team, how to keep these relationships honest and real, and how to resolve interpersonal tensions when they inevitably occur. When you finish listening to the episode, make sure to visit Lyssa's website at https://www.lyssaadkins.com and connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyssaadkins/. Ypu can read full transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-50-lyssa-adkins/.

    Diana Larsen: Do you know what true compatibility is?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 26:19


    In this episode, Richard interviews Diana Larsen. Diana is a true agile pioneer, a visionary pragmatist, and one of the highest authorities on agile retrospectives. She co-authored several books, including Agile Retrospectives: Making Good Teams Great; Liftoff: Start and Sustain Successful Agile team; and Liftoff: Launching Agile Projects and Teams. Diana currently acts as a chief connector for the Agile Fluency Project. Building on her unique experiences working with an extraordinary number of successful teams, Diana shares with us a few tips on how to achieve compatibility within your team. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Diana on Twitter at https://twitter.com/DianaOfPortland and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianalarsenagileswd/, and check out the Agile Fluency Project at https://www.agilefluency.org. Read the full transcript of the episode at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-49-diana-larsen/

    Collaborate Better and Save the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 20:10


    In this episode, Richard discusses how the Core Protocols can help our teams thrive, no matter whether their members are together or miles apart. You can read more about it at https://kasperowski.com/collaborate-better-and-save-the-world/.

    Mark Kilby: How to stay together in a distributed team

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2020 27:38


    In this episode, Richard interviews Mark Kilby, a coach, and mentor to distributed teams. Mark co-authored the book From Chaos to Successful Distributed Agile Teams with Johanna Rothman, and he designed many online courses on the subject. We talk about finding a shared vision even when being miles apart, and how to build a better virtual workspace. When you finish listening to the episode, connect with Mark on Twitter https://twitter.com/mkilby at and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkilby/, and visit his website at https://www.markkilby.com. Read the full transcript at kasperowski.com/podcast-47-mark-kilby/

    April Jefferson: How to achieve greatness through imagination and fun

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 15:15


    In this episode, Richard interviews April Jefferson. April is a coach, facilitator, and speaker. She currently serves as a board chairwoman at the Design Action Lab. We talk about achieving happiness within a team and among customers through innovation, improvisation, and having fun! When you finish listening to the episode, connect with April on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/soulcraftswoman/ and Twitter at https://twitter.com/SoulCraftswoman and visit her website at https://soulcraftswoman.com. Read the full transcript at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-46-april-jefferson/

    Continuous Integration of People: Teamwork Is The Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020 10:00


    In this episode, Richard discusses the importance of continuous integration of people within your team and presents his how-to guide to achieve it. You can read more about it at https://kasperowski.com/continuous-integration-of-people/.

    Yann Toutant: How to build trust between your teammates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 22:59


    In this episode, Richard interviews Yann Toutant, President of the French Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands, startup advisor, and manager at Toucan Toco. Yann tells us about the importance of building trust and understanding between your team members and how to do it. When you finish listening to the episode, make sure to connect with Yann on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yann-toutant/?originalSubdomain=nl and Twitter at https://twitter.com/yanntoutant?lang=en. Read the full transcript at kasperowski.com/podcast-44-yann-toutant.

    Esther Derby: How to keep your team connected and focused

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 18:40


    In this episode, Richard interviews Esther Derby, one of the world's top experts in organizational dynamics. Esther coauthored three books, including Behind Closed Doors with Johanna Rothman and Agile Retrospectives with Diana Larsen and Ken Schwaber. In her newest book - Seven Rules for Positive Productive Change - Esther is exploring growth mentality through seven problem-solving techniques. Esther shares with us the secret of how to keep a team connected, inclusive, and engaging. When you finish listening to the episode, make sure to visit Esther's website at https://www.estherderby.com, and connect with her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/estherderby and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherderby/. Read the full transcript at kasperowski.com/podcast-43-esther-derby.

    Lynne Cazaly: You don’t have to be perfect!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 24:26


    In this episode, Richard interviews Lynne Cazaly, a speaker, trainer, facilitator, and sense-maker who helps business owners, teams, and organizations transition to better ways of thinking and working. Lynne is the author of six books, the latest of which is Ish. We talk about the pursuit of perfection - should we expect perfection from our team, or should we discourage it? When you finish listening to the episode, make sure to connect with Lynne on Twitter (https://twitter.com/lynnecazaly?lang=en) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnecazaly/?originalSubdomain=au), and visit her website at https://www.lynnecazaly.com.au. Read the full transcript at https://kasperowski.com/podcast-42-lynne-cazaly.

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