Podcast appearances and mentions of ron lichty

This is the third series of Agile Framework Fight night. This fight night was hosted in Seattle by Beyond Agile. Like the first Agile Framework Fight Night, we brought together another winning panel of experts to represent the frameworks of DA, Fast Agile, LeSS, and SaFE. Agile Framework Fight Night, the SECOND SERIES happened at Beyond Agile, transmitted from Seattle. You can find Beyond Agile at Meetup.com here: https://www.meetup.com/BeyondAgile/ The expert panelists are: Ricardo “Dad of Doom” Garcia from Team DA This “Dad of Doom” has over 30 years of industry experience and has implemented and managed numerous software projects using Agile Practices for Fortune 500 companies. His work has been featured in white papers, cover stories in magazines, and is a frequent speaker at conferences and Agile expert panels. He is the organizer behind Seattle Disciplined Agile Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Seattle-Disciplined-Agile-Meetup/ Ron Quartel AKA "Crocodile Ron-dee" Software Crafter, Disruptor, Pioneer and Intrapreneuer. On a mission to unleash the human spirit in the workplace. Founder of FAST Agile. https://www.fastagile.io Viktor "the Simplifier" Grgic Viktor is an Agile Coach, software developer and Certified LeSS trainer with 17 years of experience in delivering enterprise systems and Agile adoptions. He worked first 15 years in The Netherlands, and since 2013 in Hong Kong. https://less.works/profiles/viktor-grgic Barry Smith, the Nexus Knight Is a member of Unify's Lean-Agile practice, and committed to helping product teams to enjoy a better way of working and delivering exceptional value to their customers. His over 25+ years of working in technology has shown him that innovation can be fostered anywhere, from startups to Fortune 500 firms. Lancer “Unkind” Kind, moderating “Unkind” lives in Kirkland, and loves nothing more than writing micro tested software. For the last five years he has delivered consulting services in China, India, as well as the USA. He's a publishing author of science fiction and Agile Noir, a project management business novel. He's podcasting at Agile Thoughts, 敏捷理念 (the Chinese edition of Agile Thoughts), and SciFi Thoughts. His Agile at scale business novel is “continuously delivered” via Lean Pub at: https://leanpub.com/AgileGrande Here is a link to this Beyond Agile event in Meetup which contains comments about the fight night: https://www.meetup.com/beyondagile/events/286465281/ You can listen to the first and second Bouts of Agile Framework Fight Night series here: https://agilenoir.biz/en/agilethoughts/agile-framework-fight-night/ Chat record from Bout 3 of Agile Framework Fight Night Jon Jorgensen to Everyone (10:04 PM) I know Niels Pflaeging. Would you like me to ask him if he'd like to speak to this group? Aki Namioka to Everyone (10:05 PM) Where is Niels Pflaeging located? Jon Jorgensen to Everyone (10:06 PM) Germany Ricardo to Everyone (10:08 PM) For Jobs at Costco pls send me an email at ricardo.garcia@costco.com shama to Everyone (10:08 PM) Ron Lichty to Everyone (10:10 PM) Enterprise Agile Global Community: Dennis Stevens: Agile for Execs: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89071064881?pwd=a1NoY2ptN3BudGd1OGNINXNtQ0ZYQT09 Josh Novajosky to Everyone (10:11 PM) Amazing shirt Ron Barry L Smith to Everyone (10:18 PM) “LeSS”, of course, refers to “Lightweight Similarity to Scrum" - really, they copied all their good ideas from Nexus. Ron Lichty to Everyone (10:24 PM) I thought I heard Paige Watson describe the FAST meeting as five PdMs bringing in the five priorities for the cycle? Is a “nexus” essentially what others are calling a "tribe”? Barry L Smith to Everyone (10:27 PM) Yes, similar to tribe or ART (Agile Release Train) - the group of teams that are collaborating in developing & delivering a Product Backlog. Jon Jorgensen to Everyone (10:29 PM) Seems like HUGE enterprises would have HUGE concerns (problems) to resolve for the people of the world and inside the organization. Silpa to Everyone (10:31 PM) Our scrum team is of 16 members. We formed mini scrum teams of 4 in each team with 1 PO, 1 SM, making sure we have a process expert supporting each mini scrum team. Jon Jorgensen to Everyone (10:31 PM) The crafting of experiments to see if hardware/software or other kinds of “works” is what runs through an organization. Which of the Frameworks are predicated on the assumption that software products are the resolution of these concerns? Barry L Smith to Everyone (10:32 PM) Jon, are you essentially asking, “Is experimentation a core element of your framework”? Jon Jorgensen to Everyone (10:32 PM) yes Me to Aki Namioka (Direct Message) (10:33 PM) What is our "finish" time? One hour or? Jon Jorgensen to Everyone (10:33 PM) And “What kind of professionals are involved in the experiment?” Barry L Smith to Everyone (10:34 PM)

Ron Lichty, Interim VP of Engineering, SW Dev Advisor, Agile consultant, and author, shares tips and best practices for conducting effective stand-up meetings. Also known as daily scrums, stand-ups are a crucial way for teams to stay on track and communicate with each other. In this conversation, Ron covers common misconceptions about stand-ups, the frequency of stand-ups, how to make them effective, the best time of day for stand-ups, and more. Whether you're a team leader or a team member, these tips will help you get the most out of your stand-up meetings. Plus, learn about the Fist to Five technique and how to make stand-ups more engaging and interactive. Don't miss this valuable video on stand-up meetings! Episode transcript: https://managersclub.com/how-to-run-daily-scrum-meetings/ RESOURCES ⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronlichty/ ⭐️ https://ronlichty.com/ ⭐️ https://managingtheunmanageable.net/ #scrum #agile #projectmanagement

These days it's quite possible to be hacking on an idea in a dorm room one week, and just a few weeks later to be the CTO of a venture backed startup. Unfortunately, jumping straight from college to the C suite can be problematic as the organization scales and the CTO needs to bring to bear various types of management that they may not have experienced or practiced before.This week, our guest - Ron Lichty shares his experiences of working with engineering leaders to help them to think about the various types and levels of management - from managing individual contributors through managing managers, functional areas, and eventually an entire function like engineering. He also shares some thoughts on how the things that can make you successful at one level can stop you from succeeding at the next. It's a great model for decomposing the various kinds of management skills required by a CTO and much of it comes from the book “The Leadership Pipeline” which was designed as a book to help companies to grow their leaders but which also provides a very coherent framework for thinking about the various levels of management required as an organization scales.PARTNERThanks to our partner CloudZero — Cloud Cost Intelligence Platform. Control cost and drive better decisions with CloudZero cloud cost intelligence. The CloudZero platform provides visibility into cloud spend without the typical pitfalls of legacy cloud cost management tools, like endless tagging or clunky Kubernetes support. Optimize unit economics, decentralize cost data to engineering, and create a shared language between finance and technical teams. CloudZero helps you organize cloud spending better than anyone else. Join companies like Drift, Rapid7, and SeatGeek by visiting cloudzero.com/ctoconnection to get started.

Managing the Unmanageable: Rules, Tools, and Insights for Managing Software People and Teams – is just out in its 2d Edition (and video training as well), after Addison Wesley put the 1st through four printings and translations to three other languages. They published the 2d edition for the new chapter, If You Are Agile, What …

Managing the Unmanageable: Rules, Tools, and Insights for Managing Software People and Teams – is just out in its 2d Edition (and video training as well), after Addison Wesley put the 1st through four printings and translations to three other languages. They published the 2d edition for the new chapter, If You Are Agile, What …

Managing the Unmanageable: Rules, Tools, and Insights for Managing Software People and Teams – is just out in its 2d Edition (and video training as well), after Addison Wesley put the 1st through four printings and translations to three other languages. They published the 2d edition for the new chapter, If You Are Agile, What …

For most of us, jumping into engineering leadership at a new company is only something we do every 3-5 years. Today's guest, Ron Lichty, Consulting VPE, often jumps into three or more new companies every year! In this episode, we'll discuss how he investigates the technologies, tools, teams and processes to add value quickly to an org. Whether you're looking forward to starting your next gig or just want to freshen up your impact at your current org, it'll be a great chance to think about how to get the most out of your engineering organization.

Craig fires some questions at Ron Lichty, co-author of “Managing the Unmanageable” and the “Study of Product Team Performance“: Author of machine Language programming books “Programming the Apple IIGS in Assembly Language” and “Programming the 65816“ Managing the Finder team at Apple – hired for stellar C++ coding ability and customer empathy Software development is … Continue reading →

In this episode you can hear Ron Lichty and Andrei talk about: Inspired leadership, or how leaders can share their vulnerabilities in story form, showing your human side to achieve success and why building a community of developers pays off. http://techieleadership.com/show11

Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This episode we’ve got credibility, discovery, sanity, and more and more. For all the links, check out the show notes: https://www.hacktheprocess.com/credibility-discovery-sanity-and-more-in-process-hacker-news/ Enjoy! Events You can figure out how to engage and motivate product teams by joining Ron Lichty for an online presentation on May 4. It’s free to register! Reimagine the Future is a virtual summit on May 6 that features business thinkers discussing strategy, innovation, and leadership. One of the speakers for the event is Tiffani Bova. Media Julian Hayes II has released a new episode of the Optimal Health for Busy Entrepreneurs Podcast, which focuses on the number one step to bolstering the immune system. You can improve business results through employee engagement, as explained by Kimberly Wiefling on the Mission Matters Podcast. Come register for Life Style Business, a new webinar on Zoom hosted by Anne Driscoll and Chris Schultz featuring entrepreneurs and small business owners. The show goes live every Tuesday and Thursday at 12PM Pacific Time. In this time of quarantine and social distancing, how can you promote your business and improve sales without having to meet clients? Omar Zenhom went on The Recipe for SEO Success Show to give details on how webinars can boost a business. Hear some casual chat about machine learning, quarantine life, and cocktails on the We Have a Microphone Show with Michael and Hampton Catlin. Writing When feeling distress, all you need to master the moment is four minutes using the STOP Practice, taught by Rhonda Magee on Mindful. We’re all trying to keep sane in our own little ways while sheltering in place, and Frank Strona is sharing a few of his own routines that help him cope with quarantine life. In a time of social distancing, it’s a challenge not to lose our sense of meaningful connections during virtual meetings. Wayne Baker provides ten guidelines to help us maintain human connectedness, even when we’re only getting together online. Recommended Resources May 19 is the date for The What and Why of Continuous Discovery, a webinar led by Teresa Torres to explain the habits of successful continuous discovery teams. Rich Mironov spoke highly of Teresa during his Hack the Process interview. Nassim Nicholas Taleb published a post on Medium pointing out the corporate socialism that’s happening right now despite real folks needing more help due to the economic impact of COVID-19. Tara Byrne was influenced by Nassim’s writing. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Is your team running so smoothly that it hums? In this episode of Programming Leadership, Marcus and his guest, Ron Lichty, discuss what makes high-performance teams versus what makes low-performance teams. Most teams already know which category they fall into, but the solution to a low-performing team isn’t always clear. Drawing on 20 years of Agile experience, Ron narrows down the three root causes of low-performing teams as well as solutions that managers can implement to improve them.    Show Notes Learning what makes software development teams hum (1:40) What prevents a team from humming (3:31) Building effective stand-ups (10:32) Do < Accomplish (15:43) The high value of predictability (19:28) Implement the “fist-to-five” to your stand-up (23:50) How to observe psychological safety (29:28) Misunderstanding so-called “introverts” (31:31) Planning is every team member’s job (36:58) Providing value for stakeholders is an infinite game, not a finite one (38:44)   Links: Finite and Infinite Games, James P. Carse Managing the Unmanageable, 2nd Edition, Ron Lichty https://ronlichty.com/ http://managingtheunmanageable.net/

In this episode we are talking about why projects fail with Ron Lichty and Mickey Mantle. Contacting Ron Lichty: Twitter: Website: LinkedIn: Contacting Mickey Mantle: Website: LinkedIn: Twitter: Managing the Unmanagable book:

Software Consultant Ron Lichty joins us to talk about all things software management. Ron has a treasure trove of experience helping teams accelerate and amplify their software practices. We look at the history of waterfall-style projects transitioning to Agile projects. We talk about his time as a product manager at Apple and his work with Charles Schwab at the time they launched their electronic trading platform. Ron articulates his views on the different types of developers out there and how to motivate them. We finish up with a couple areas Ron is excited about: Blockchain and Virtual Reality. Topics: Ron's background History of waterfall-style projects transitioning to Agile projects Charles Schwab interactive tools Talking about Extreme Programming On Scrum Software development is a team sport Differences between this notion of "being agile" versus "doing agile" Case of estimating Talking about Brooke's law On being a good managers Motivators versus de-motivators Effective management at different stages of companies Some interesting technologies and trends that he's optimistic about Links: Ron Lichty's website - https://ronlichty.com/ Managing the Unmanageable: The Book - http://managingtheunmanageable.net/ Managing the Unmanageable: Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Managing-Unmanageable-Insights-Software-People-ebook/dp/B009CFV8BY Waterfall Software Development - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterfall_model Agile Software Development - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agile_software_development RUP - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rational_Unified_Process Harvard Business Review case study on motivating employees - https://hbr.org/2003/01/one-more-time-how-do-you-motivate-employees Drive by Daniel H. Pink - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004P1JDJO/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got inner work, impossible scaling, social arcs, and more. For all the links check out the show notes: https://www.hacktheprocess.com/inner-work-impossible-scaling-social-arcs-and-more-in-process-hacker-news/ Enjoy! Events On October 19 and 20, Ron Lichty will be presenting What’s It Take To be A Good Manager at Silicon Valley Code Camp, sharing the secrets to managing programmers and being successful at it. Media How does Jay Wong make $20,000 a month from his podcast? Yaro Starak, who was mentioned by Michelle Dale, finds out in an interview with Jay. On The Nice Guys on Business Podcast, Zack Friedman talks about his business, his book, and living the lemonade life. Writing The Inner Work of Racial Justice is a new book by Rhonda Magee which will be released on September 17, but it’s available for pre-order right now. Go get your copy today! You can also preorder The Lion in Me, a children’s mindfulness book by Andrew Nance, which comes out on September 17. In his latest Forbes article, Ron Carucci interviews David Lee, the Chief Operating Officer of Impossible Burger, who shares the five startup scaling lessons that entrepreneurs can learn from Impossible Burger. Ricky Yean‘s latest post reflects on the arc of social media and the various components that shaped their changes over the years. Success and failure often go hand in hand. Bill Wooditch preaches the wisdom of failing more to achieve success in an interview on MindTools. Creating a media list is a great way to get journalists to take notice of your brand. Alistair Clay has a four-step guide which he shares in his new blog post. It’s not uncommon for entrepreneurs who travel a lot to neglect their health, what can they do to stay fit on the road? Julian Hayes includes a few simple tips in his latest Entrepreneur article. Recommended Resources Talking to Strangers, the newest book by Malcom Gladwell, is now out in stores. Josh Haynam is one of the many fans of Malcolm Gladwell’s work. Podcast host and online marketing expert Amy Porterfield reveals the five most profitable digital courses in her chat with John Lee Dumas on the Entrepreneur On Fire Podcast. Nicole Holland, Nicaila Matthews-Okome, and Tom Morkes have all mentioned listening to John’s podcast. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got indie rock, influencers, interruptions and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at https://www.hacktheprocess.com/indie-rock-influencers-interruptions-and-more-in-process-hacker-news/. Enjoy! Events Software engineers can come and join Seattle CodeCamp on September 14, which is free to attendees and open to presenters of all experience levels. Ron Lichty will be there presenting a crash course on “Managing Software People and Teams.” Media Morgan Kling sheds some light on influencer marketing and how to find influencers for your marketing campaign on the Social Media Insider Podcast. Hear about leadership and product management from Rich Mironov’s visit to The Product Mensch Podcast. You can now check out the talks from Cascade SF’s recently-concluded Growth Design Series and learn more about design systems on their Youtube account. Andi Galpern is the founder of Cascade SF. The message Kate Swoboda shares in the newest episode of the on Your Courageous Life Podcast is to take action now! No more hesitation, no more waiting for the right time. In Maria Dismondy’s latest vlog, she recommends that teachers use QR codes for books, so they can start incorporating technology to engage students in reading and improve literacy. Writing Support Michelle Kim and other tech leaders of Build Tech We Trust in their mission to help social media platforms prevent hate speech and ideology. Anne Stott is an indie rock singer and songwriter whom Frank Strona met at TEDxProvincetown, and as Frank mentions in his latest blog post, she just launched her new album, Jump Go. Fashion and tech are the fields that Sasha Ariel Alston has chosen to focus on, but these are only a couple of the possible coding career opportunities for girls which she discusses in her recent blog post. Get media coverage fast with these smart media relations tactics from Alistair Clay. You can get work done despite interruptions, and Mark Silver has written about three concepts to keep in mind that can help. Recommended Resources Gather with the international community and scale your digital growth sustainably at Growth Marketing Summit 2019 which will take place in Frankfurt, Germany on September 3. Eric Ries, who was referenced by Maneesh Sethi and Ann Mei Chang, will be the special guest speaker at the event. IT Nation Connect is a conference by ConnectWise set to happen in Orlando, Florida from October 30 to November 1. Dan Pink, who was mentioned by Jennifer Riel and Tiffani Bova, will be among the tech leaders and professionals presenting at the gathering. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Blockchain, The Dark Web, Overconfident Co-Workers, and More in Process Hacker News Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got blockchain, the dark web, overconfident co-workers and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at https://www.hacktheprocess.com/blockchain-the-dark-web-overconfident-co-workers-and-more-in-process-hacker-news/. Enjoy! Events Tickets for Clarity 2019, led by Jina Anne, are selling out quick! Grab yours today and be a part of this design systems conference, scheduled for August 19 to 21 in San Francisco. The How to Web conference is coming to Bucharest, Romania on October 30 and 31, and they’ve just announced that one of our latest Hack the Process guests, April Dunford will be among the keynote speakers at the event. Congratulations to Process Street and founder Vinay Patankar for being one of the winners of the SaaStr Startup Pitch Competition by Ingram Micro Cloud at the recently concluded SaaStr Europa 2019! Media On Trend Following Radio, Christian Terwiesch and his co-author, Nicolaj Siggelkow, explain what a connected strategy is and how you can convert customer transactions into long-term relationships. Listen to some laid-back chat between Hampton Catlin and Michael Lintorn Catlin as they talk about gay pride, the dark web, and their friend Melissa Barnes, after whom they named their latest cocktail. Stephanie Scapa talks about the best tools to master contract negotiations on the Negotiate Anything Podcast. Writing Why does philosopher-turned-brand-strategist Daniel Coffeen find blockchain exciting? Read about how his life has been influenced by the evolution of computer technology. Have you heard of The Pareto Principle? You can use this 80/20 rule to manage time, enjoyment, and business. Find out how in this blog post by Tom Corson-Knowles. How do you work with someone who thinks they’re always right? Ron Carucci co-wrote an article with Jarrod Shappell for HBR exploring ways to deal with an overconfident co-worker. In a write-up on the Manager’s Club, Ron Lichty was named among 13 engineering leaders to follow on Twitter. Recommended Resources Adam Carolla is Unprepared is a show featuring comedians Adam Carolla and Adam Ray, and it will be happening at the Helium Comedy Club in Portland, Oregon on July 19 and 20. Jason Hsiao mentioned Adam during his interview. If you’re in Sydney, Australia, you can drop by The Growth Faculty to listen live to Brene Brown, who was mentioned by Heather Chauvin and Kate Swoboda, at the ICC Sydney Theater on July 31, as she talks about leadership, courage, and her new book, Dare to Lead. John Lee Dumas recommends these top 7 business podcasts to listen to. Nicole Holland, Tom Morkes, and Nicaila Matthews-Okome have all mentioned listening to John Lee Dumas’ own podcast, Entrepreneur On Fire. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Future Thinking, Brave Comedy, Endless Clients, and More in Process Hacker News Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got future thinking, brave comedy, endless clients, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at https://www.hacktheprocess.com/future-thinking-brave-comedy-endless-clients-and-more-in-process-hacker-news/. Enjoy! Events On June 18 and 19 in Oakland, California, you can catch Andrew Nance presenting a workshop on Mindful Arts in the Classroom at Inventing Our Future. The Scrappy Design Thinking Workshop in San Francisco on June 22 isn’t just about design thinking. Kimberly Wiefling helps you approach challenges by “thinking from the future” instead of dealing with issues from a problem-centered perspective. Laugh the night away with Sarah Cooper and Nikki MacCallum in another round of You’re So Brave at Poco in New York City on June 27. Media Learn how to speak the right language, choose the right words, and refine your message to attract your ideal clients on the newest episode of the $100 MBA Show with Omar Zenhom. Abdo Riani, founder of StartupCircle, reveals how he bootstrapped his virtual summit in a conversation with Tom Morkes on the In the Trenches Podcast. There is a difference between being agile and doing agile, as explained by Ron Lichty on the Agile Clips Podcast. Writing Never run out of clients by building a pipeline of freelance leads. Try out these tips by Ryan Waggoner. In a new blog post, Ricky Yean compares college to Silicon Valley, and explains how the next Silicon Valley is now happening online Recommended Resources Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon, is an entrepreneur who has motivated many, including Barth Getto, Jason Hsiao, and Ricky Yean. Jeff’s three keys to business success are dissected and explained in a new article on Farnam Street. In a New York Magazine interview Elizabeth Gilbert reveals that she attended The Artist’s Way Course by Julia Cameron, an author who was recommended by Loic Le Meur, Jay Wong, and Heather Chauvin. Elizabeth’s book, Eat, Pray, Love, touched the lives of Tara Byrne and Jenny Feinberg. Tristan Kromer, who was referenced by Rich Mironov, has a new article about how both fear and sandboxes, where creators can freely experiment, are essential to innovation at startups. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

In this interview, software engineering management author and consultant Ron Lichty discusses "being agile" versus "doing agile", the role of managers in Agile and what it means for teams to be self-organizing. Links: http://www.ronlichty.com http://www.managingtheunmanageable.net

Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got chaos, segmentation, impossible goals, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at https://www.hacktheprocess.com/chaos-segmentation-impossible-goals-and-more-in-process-hacker-news/. Enjoy! Events You can catch Brian Solis, our latest guest on Hack the Process, in person at the free event Open Influence Summit 2019 in Los Angeles on May 15, and at SVB + Create33 Author Series in Seattle on May 16. The first Forbes Opportunity Zones Summit: Investing for Impact is on May 21 in Newark, New Jersey. Catch Anne Driscoll discussing how her coworking startup, Launchpad, is helping entrepreneurs in locations that need it most. Engineering leaders such as Ron Lichty will be presenting at the 2019 San Francisco CTO Summit on May 21 to share their wisdom about better processes and more effective management. Media Alex Cespedes has rebranded his podcast “Or So I Thought.” Listen to the inaugural episode, inspired by Andy Warhol and Bill Murray, as Alex shares his musings on indirectly accomplishing goals. Are you stumped by Facebook Ads and how they work? Learn a few basics from the author of Facebook Ads Manual and founder of Super Spicy Media, Mojca Zove, as she reveals why Facebook Ads can be a good investment, and how they work compared to other social media platforms, on the In the Trenches Podcast with Tom Morkes. Thuy Pham is the founder of Freshly Baked Brand, through which she helps clients with their brand strategies. Hear how she crafts memorable brands in her recent conversation with Engel Jones on the Twelve-Minute Convos Podcast. Marketers can learn the three segmentation essentials they need to know from this video taught by Brennan Dunn. Writing The winners of the 2019 Independent Press Awards have been announced, including Shackled, the biography book written by Adam Siddiq. Congratulations, Adam! Loonshots, a term coined by Safi Bahcall are big ideas or goals that seems impossible. In a Q&A with AEI, Safi talks about the wisdom of nurturing loonshots and how it’s been proven out over and over in history. Recommended Resources Everyday Chaos is a book by David Weinberger coming out on May 14, about how we’re living with technology in today’s complex world. Tara Hunt recommended David during her Hack the Process interview. Let your girls 7-12 explore webmaking at Black Girls Code, Seattle’s Build a Webpage in a Day in Tacoma, Washington on June 15. Kimberly Bryant, founder of Black Girls Code, was a source of inspiration for Michelle Kim. The CMO Podcast was recently launched by Jim Stengel, who was mentioned by Steve Goldbach, and the first episode tackles the mindset of a Chief Marketing Officer. Award-winning author and psychologist Dr. Shefali Tsabary, recommended by Heather Chauvin, breaks down the meaning of great parenting in this fireside chat with Mindvalley’s Vishen Lakhiani, who was suggested by another Hack the Process guest, Michelle Dale. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Mindful Intervention, Inner Justice, Superheroes, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got mindful intervention, inner justice, superheroes, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at https://www.hacktheprocess.com/mindful-intervention-inner-justice-superheroes-and-more-in-process-hacker-news/. Enjoy! Events Rich Mironov is sharing his product knowledge and experience at two events this April: the Business of Software in Cambridge, UK from April 11 to 12, and the Organizational Challenge of Enterprise Roadmapping in Dublin, Ireland from April 15 to 17. You can also hear Rich on The Product Science Podcast, explaining product leadership. Join Ann Mei Chang at Salon Series on April 17 in Washington, DC to hear her discuss her book, Lean Impact. AgileCamp is heading to Chicago on May 6 with a line-up of speakers from a wide range of businesses and fields sharing the latest learnings about agile development practices. Ron Lichty will be among the presenters this year. Join Cascade SF, which was founded by Andi Galpern, for an evening of UX design mentoring and networking awaits at Mentor Night on April 8 in San Francisco. Media On the Groundless Ground Podcast with Lisa Dale Miller, psychiatrist and Buddhist meditation practitioner Judson Brewer discusses mastering the addictive mind and the application of mindfulness interventions to addiction. Learn about the inner work of racial justice and how Rhonda Magee teaches mindfulness to law students when Rhonda guests on the The Courageous Life Podcast. Author of The Alter Ego Effect, Todd Herman, goes on the latest episode of The Inner Changemaker podcast, hosted by Jay Wong, to teach us how we can tap into our best selves as an entrepreneur, a parent, and a person by becoming a superhero and creating an alter ego . Ron Carucci sat down for an interview on the Breaking Barriers Podcast to discuss managing organizational change and the factors that guide it. Writing Do you know why McDonald’s recently acquired a $300 million-dollar tech startup outside the food business? Julian Hayes II explains how entrepreneurs can learn from the two key principles behind McDonald’s tech acquisition in his latest Inc article. Contrary to the common belief that running a business typically causes stress, Frank Strona proposes that starting a business can improve your quality of life and provides three reasons why in his latest blog post. Recommended Resources Whether you’re a small startup or a huge corporation, you can learn to go beyond the borders of business growth at the GrowthHackers Conference on May 7 in San Francisco. Sean Ellis, mentioned by Vinay Patankar, is the founder of GrowthHackers and also one of the speakers at the one-day event. Fake it ‘til you make it? Not according to Real Estate Queen and Shark Tank Shark Barbara Corcoran, who trusts in people’s passion and drive rather than their ideas. She has a fun chat about success in business and life with Lewis Howes, host of The School of Greatness Podcast, a show which both Malek Banoun and Paula Jenkins listen to. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Imposter Syndrome, The Tao of Trauma, Political Prisoners, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got imposter syndrome, the tao of trauma, political prisoners, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/2019-01-08-process-hacker-news-imposter-syndrome-the-tao-of-trauma-political-prisoners-and-more/. Enjoy! Events The San Francisco Engineering Leaders Community Summit 2019 will have Ron Lichty on the speaker roster this coming January 24. Attendees can expect to hear about leadership, engineering, careers, and agile. You can also catch Ron’s webinar, Organizing and Scaling Agile Teams on January 16. Also on January 24, Ron Carucci will join the Organization Design Forum to discuss honesty as a design challenge. Courses Nicaila Matthews-Okome is now on Skillshare with a course about how to start your own podcast. Nicaila’s own podcast, Side Hustle Pro, was also featured as one of the top business podcasts of 2018 by Podcasts In Color. Media The second episode of Nicole Holland‘s relaunched and renamed podcast, The Nicole Holland Show, features Jordan Harbinger as a guest host interviewing Nicole about stepping out, being seen, and overcoming Imposter Syndrome. The Groundless Ground Podcast hosted by Lisa Dale Miller kicks off its second season by focusing on the tao of trauma and trauma-informed acupuncture with Alaine Duncan, Doctor of Chinese Medicine. The Do A Day Podcast recently featured Jon de Waal talking about his career and how he fell to rise again. Check out this short video by Jina Anne for highlights of Clarity Conference 2018 on design systems. Writing Shackled, a book by Adam Siddiq about his grandfather’s political imprisonment, won two awards recently: second prize in the biography category of the 2018 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards and grand prize for the 2018 Reader’s Choice Awards from TCK Publishing, which was founded by another Hack the Process guest, Tom Corson-Knowles. In November and December of last year, Rich Mironov conducted a survey to learn what product leaders worry about. Read his latest blog entry to discover the results. Michelle Kim made it onto Leah Nichols’s second annual 100 Azns list, celebrating noteworthy Asian Americans for 2018. Recommended Resources The Implications Wheel Facilitator Training Workshop lets you explore the long-term consequences of ideas, the power of paradigms, and innovation. The event runs from February 25 to March 1 in Fountain Hills, Arizona led by Joel Barker, a resource mentioned by Kimberly Wiefling. Spend a few days of contemplation and reconnection with Jack Kornfield in Massachusetts from January 13 to 18 at The Wise and Loving Heart: Meditation for Freedom, Courage, and Compassion. Jack is a Buddhist author who shaped Loic Le Meur’s meditation practice. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Flawed Narratives, Office Humor, Novel Writing, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got flawed narratives, office humor, novel writing, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/2018-12-19-process-hacker-news-flawed-narratives-office-humor-novel-writing-and-more/. Enjoy! Events Aging is one life transition that can be difficult to manage, but you can Develop a Game Plan for the Fourth Quarter of Life with the help of a six-hour workshop being led by Jon de Waal in Shoreline, Washington on January 12. Join Heather Chauvin for her live Mom Is In Control Time and Energy Intensive happening on January 5 and come away with better ways manage your schedule and your energy level. Media Being an office employee can put people into horrifying or hilarious situations. Sarah Cooper is putting together a demo for a new podcast, Don’t Tell HR, and she would love to hear about your stories for her show! Listen to Ron Lichty on Software Engineering Daily to learn the lessons and challenges of engineering management. On the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, Ann Mei Chang shares her ideas on how to increase social change impact as a nonprofit organization. Lisa Dale Miller has released the final episode for season one of the Groundless Ground Podcast, in which she defines the five aggregates and their deathless nature, the main cause of mental and emotional suffering discussed in the Buddha’s teachings. Have you read James Clear’s Atomic Habits? Curtis McHale gives you an idea of what lessons the book contains. The video of Rich Mironov’s presentation at the Business of Software Conference in October about the organizational challenges of roadmapping for different stakeholders at enterprise software companies is now available. Check it out! Writing What does Diversity of Thought really mean, and is it relevant without demographic diversity? Michelle Kim exposes this flawed narrative and its ramifications in a Medium post. Drip is an electronic customer relationship management tool, and Brennan Dunn has written a blog post to show you how to use it to tailor your marketing and provide intimacy at scale for your customers. Recommended Resources Miami, Florida is the next stop for Gary Vaynerchuk’s Daily Digital Deep Dive on January 16. Gary, who was referenced by Malek Banoun and Tara Hunt, will teach the business strategies he used in his very own VaynerMedia. For National Novel Writing Month, Pat Flynn turned his camera on and recorded himself writing a novel in one month. Paula Jenkins, Nicaila Matthews-Okome, and Omar Zenhom have all recommended Pat and his podcast, Smart Passive Income. You meet and network with other entrepreneurs at events, but how do you follow up after the conference? See some suggestions on HBR in an article by Dorie Clark, who was mentioned by Nicole Holland and Ron Carucci. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

01:12 – Marcus’ Superpower: Helping Engineers Become Good Bosses 02:30 – Bosses Who Don’t Wanna Boss: Ending Up in Management The Peter Principle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_principle) 10:37 – Are there people who just aren’t cut out for management or leadership? 14:20 – Applying Rationality to Organizations 20:23 – Alignment Not Agreement 24:52 – Is there a safe way to try and fail at management? Trying on Hats Ruby For Good (https://rubyforgood.org/) 31:16 – What does “BOSS” mean? Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0316017930/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=therubyrep-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0316017930&linkId=0e148f2c493dbfd36e294137d6ba6651) 36:03 – The Up/Down of the Hierarchy Metaphors We Live By (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0226468011/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=therubyrep-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=0226468011&linkId=fe51e9159155a6387c1d742001413d5f) Humble Inquiry: The Gentle Art of Asking Instead of Telling by Edgar H. Schein (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1609949811/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=therubyrep-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1609949811&linkId=35044b8aa35b0f47b24a48915323ceca) 36:03 – What are the skills that good managers have? How do you know if you’re doing a good job? Managing Humans: Biting and Humorous Tales of a Software Engineering Manager by Michael Lopp (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1484221575/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=therubyrep-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=1484221575&linkId=ea061ab737b69a99cce64192a3f874b0) Managing the Unmanageable: Rules, Tools, and Insights for Managing Software People and Teams by Mickey W. Mantle and Ron Lichty (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/032182203X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=therubyrep-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=032182203X&linkId=0257878e2a490afedc2e7518787a93a1) 53:26 – Giving and Receiving Feedback and Support, Reinforcing Behavior, and Focusing Attention Reflections: Jamey: Management vs. leadership. Sam: “I need this from you,” vs. “Why didn’t you do this?” Jess: When we react to something, it’s rarely about the thing we think we’re reacting to. Career narratives by Will Larson (https://lethain.com/career-narratives/) Additionally, management is like being on stage and you can be uncomfortable in your own role. Marcus: Listening to others is critical and impactful. Also, letting people taste and see what it’s like to be in management and leadership without the commitment. This episode was brought to you by @therubyrep (https://twitter.com/therubyrep) of DevReps, LLC (http://www.devreps.com/). To pledge your support and to join our awesome Slack community, visit patreon.com/greaterthancode (https://www.patreon.com/greaterthancode). To make a one-time donation so that we can continue to bring you more content and transcripts like this, please do so at paypal.me/devreps (https://www.paypal.me/devreps). You will also get an invitation to our Slack community this way as well. Amazon links may be affiliate links, which means you’re supporting the show when you purchase our recommendations. Thanks! Special Guest: Marcus Blankenship.

Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got personalized marketing, fear of failure, sharp iron, and more. For all the links or to watch the video, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/2018-10-16-process-hacker-news-personalized-marketing-fear-of-failure-sharp-iron-and-more/ Enjoy! Events If you’re looking for more information about integrative thinking, Jennifer Riel, co-author of Creating Great Choices, will be speaking at TEDxToronto on October 26. Changemakers: NYC speaker series will feature Steve Goldbach and other executives on October 19 discussing dynamic entrepreneurship and disruptive intrapreneurship. Community Brennan Dunn, co-founder of the RightMessage website personalization service, has just launched the Personalization Marketing Mastermind with RightMessage where folks can share ideas and learn about personalization marketing strategies. Media Fear of failure can hold us back from even trying. Listen as Byron Morrison inspires you to move forward in his latest vlog on The Freedom Mindset Show. In the latest episode of Kate Swoboda’s podcast, Kate announced she’s coming out with a new book: The Gift of Coaching! Tune in to the episode to discover what’s in store and how the book came about. Marisa Murgatroyd, referenced by Nicole Holland, talks about online courses and her career shift on In the Trenches Podcast with Tom Morkes. Writing Culture Amp’s list of 21 diversity and inclusion influencers just came out, and it includes Hack the Process guest Michelle Kim. Congratulations to Sasha Ariel Alston for being chosen as an honoree in Her Campus’s 22 most inspiring college women under 22! Engineering managers, be sure to check out Ron Lichty‘s thoughts about a programmer’s motivation in his recent interview for Plusplus. Recommended Resources Tickets for the upcoming Success Squared event in Australia with Gary Vaynerchuk are sold out, but folks willing to drop by Las Vegas can catch him at the National Achievers Congress Conference on November 26. Hack the Process guests who were influenced by Gary include Malek Banoun and Tara Hunt. Iron Sharpens Iron is a life-transforming men’s mastermind led by Aaron Walker, whose previous mastermind Engel Jones was a part of. Check out a video of Iron Sharpens Iron’s past events to see what goes on and find out if it might be right for you. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Powerful Conversation, Finding Happiness, Financial Control, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got powerful conversation, finding happiness, financial control, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/2018-09-25-process-hacker-news-powerful-conversation-finding-happiness-financial-control-and-more/ Enjoy! Events Join Tom Morkes and the rest of the writers at International Authors Summit online from October 1 to 5 to uncover the secrets of becoming a professional author. Both engineering team members and managers alike can discover a manager’s role in agile and learn how to create the best team at Managing in an Agile World, presented by Ron Lichty from October 13 to 14 as part of Silicon Valley Code Camp. Planning to start a podcast? Find out if podcasting is for you by joining Nicole Holland’s webinar on October 1. Learn the power of conversations and maximize your business potential through audio at We Are Podcast 2018 which runs from October 18 to 20 in Brisbane, Australia. The event will highlight some influential podcasters, including Omar Zenhom, who is offering listeners a 25% discount if you use the code IKNOWASPEAKER to register. Media Bloggers, take a look at the video Brennan Dunn recently published: a behind the scenes look at how he personalized the Double Your Freelancing website. Steve Goldbach went on the TD Ameritrade Network to explain disruption and his book Detonate on camera with host Oliver Renick. Writing Who runs the world? Women leaders! Kimberly Wiefling provides an infographic showing their importance, where they are, and what challenges they’re meeting. Josh Haynam shares the steps he took to increase signups by 98 percent in 60 days on the Interact Blog. Marianne Williamson is a best-selling author known for books that deal with spirituality. In a recent interview with Luis Congdon, Marianne shares her wisdom about finding happiness when life knocks you down. Recommended Resources Tim Ferriss is a widely known author and speaker who impacted many, including Michelle Kim, Omar Zenhom, Alex Cespedes, Vinay Patankar, and Malek Banoun. His latest podcast episode shines the spotlight on Adobe Chief Product Officer Scott Belsky. The Smart MoneyTour hits San Francisco this October 2! Discover how to take control of your finances with Chris Hogan and Dave Ramsey, who was recommended by Engel Jones. For entrepreneurs on the other side of the world, catch Bozoma Saint-John and other big-name entrepreneurs at DigiCon XE 2018 in the Philippines from October 3 to 5. Bozoma is one of the influences recommended by Sasha Ariel Alston. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Fast Food Humor, Scheduling Social Media, Lies, Lies, Lies, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got fast food humor, scheduling social media, lies, lies, lies, and more. For links to all the resources mentioned, please check out the show notes: http://www.hacktheprocess.com/2018-08-21-process-hacker-news-fast-food-humor-scheduling-social-media-lies-lies-lies-and-more/ Enjoy! Events Interested in learning how to run events of your own? On August 23, Andi Galpern is hosting a webinar called Ask Andi, where she will answer queries about putting together events and growing a brand. Join Rhonda Magee, George Mumford, and Rose Pavlov at Mindfulness for Social Justice from October 5 to 8 in Garrison, New York, where practitioners will learn how mindfulness can help them address issues in the community. Rhonda also offers a more in-depth explanation about mindfulness and social justice in a blog post she published. Catch Sarah Cooper at Martech 2018 in October at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, an annual conference focused on marketing, tech, and management. Also, recent news about a mother giving birth at Chick-Fil-A also inspired Sarah to publish a hysterical guide comparing maternity services at fast food chains. The Silicon Valley Engineering Leadership Community, organized by Kimberly Wiefling, is featuring the principal of Critical Change LLC, Thea Singer Spitzer, at Collaborate to Achieve Amazing Things on September 20 in Palo Alto. The event, hosted by Ron Lichty, will be focused on team collaboration. Fundraisers For Jina Anne’s 35th birthday, she invites you to celebrate life by donating to the clean water campaign for Charity:Water she put up to help provide clean and safe drinking water to people all over the world. Happy birthday, Jina! Media Lies, lies, lies. As he launches season two of his Rendition Podcast, Alex Cespedes shares three short stories about lies and their effects. A new episode of the Groundless Ground Podcast by Lisa Dale Miller reveals how embodied cognition and embodied mindfulness can be explained, with philosophy professor and writer Evan Thompson. Listen to Alex Hillman tell the story of how he began coworking in Philadelphia and how he founded Indy Hall on the Philly Who Podcast. There is a difference between training like a power lifter versus training like a bodybuilder. Let Malek Banoun help you figure out which one is best for you in his newest vlog. There are so many ways social media have changed our lives, but not all of them have been positive. Curtis McHale tells us the reasons why he doesn’t schedule time for social media on The Smart Business Show. Recommended Resources Not feeling the thrill when working on certain skills? Amy Hoy, podcast partner of Alex Hillman, offers some tips on learning new skills you’re not passionate about. Marques Brownlee talks Tesla and tech in an interview on his Talk Tech show with Elon Musk, who is a prominent resource mentioned by a number of guests, such as Tom Morkes, Omar Zenhom, Ricky Yean, Loic Le Meur, and Alex de Simone. Scott Anthony discussed Leadership Lessons from the Trenches of Disruption in a recent Talks at Google presentation. Scott is a strategic advisor mentioned by Ron Carucci. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please send me a note to let me know what processes you’re hacking, and how Hack the Process can help.

Celebrity Rankings, Interim Executives, Cultural Orphans, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got celebrity rankings, interim executives, cultural orphans, and more. For all the links, check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-july-31-2018-celebrity-rankings-interim-executives-cultural-orphans-and-more/ Enjoy! Events Mark your calendars for AgileCamp 2018, happening on September 14 at the Nike World Headquarters in Oregon, where you’ll find Ron Lichty joining the speaker roster. He was also interviewed on the podcast, Stayin’ Alive in Technology, where he speaks about his career and how he got into team management. On August 1 catch the TedXProvincetown Video Launch to take a peek at some of the talks from last June, including Frank Strona’s. Launches Check out this fun new side project that’s been keeping Hampton Catlin busy called How Famous Is…, in which you can rank celebrities according to their popularity. Media Awaken your subtle body through meditation with Phillip Moffitt, author of Awakening Through the Nine Bodies, as he explains about the subtle body and Himalayan yoga on the Groundless Ground Podcast, hosted by Lisa Dale Miller. The theory of 2+2 to build a fanbase is something that’s been applied by entrepreneurs and artists alike, and Alex Cespedes explores this subject further in the most recent episode of his podcast, the Project Book. Discover the advantages of hiring interim executives from Pam Wasley as she guests on The Business Building Rockstars Show, hosted by another previous Hack the Process guest, Nicole Holland. In a new video published by SXSW, Loïc Le Meur joins a panel of artificial intelligence experts as they discuss exploring innovations in AI at SXSW 2018. Writing Business owners can slash running costs and improve revenue with these six process checklists suggested by Vinay Patankar on Process Street. An upcoming movie called Crazy Rich Asians triggered Ricky Yean to share his thoughts on feeling like a cultural orphan as an Asian-American. Looking for ways to differentiate your blog? Try these 11 techniques to gain a competitive advantage as a blogger suggested by Jon Dykstra. Recommended Resources Spend the weekend of September 28 to 30 at Navigating the Storm: Finding Peace and Purpose in Uncertain Times to learn some helpful concepts and exercises to weather any of life’s storms presented by Martha Beck, whose work inspired Pace Smith. The Sophisticated Marketer shines the spotlight on storytelling in an article by Brian Solis, who was mentioned by Tara Hunt. Seth Godin, who was recommended by both Tara Byrne and Alex Cespedes was also featured in the quarterly magazine. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Ron Lichty joins Melinda Byerley to share stories about his time in Silicon Valley as a programmer, then a team and product manager. They talk about his instrumental role in the development of Apple’s game-changing personal computer, the Macintosh. This is only one highlight of his distinguished career that also includes three patents, several books, and recognition as a thought leader in agile methodology. Even if you aren’t a techie you will enjoy listening to Ron because if you use a computer he has probably touched your life.   ARTICLES AND BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ron’s book: Managing the Unmanageable: Rules, Tools, and Insights for Managing Software People and Teams, published by Addison Wesley The periodic Study of Product Team Performance, an endeavor that continuously improves our understanding of why some product teams excel while others struggle. "Joy, Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love" by Richard Sheridan (Amazon) About Google’s Project Aristotle: From The New York Times Magazine “What Google Learned From Its Quest to Build the Perfect Team” Feb. 25, 2016 PB Works, first online Wiki by David Weekly (Wikipedia) MUSICAL INSPIRATION FOR THIS EPISODE ON SPOTIFY: "Fixing a Hole" by The Beatles ABOUT THIS PODCAST Stayin' Alive in Tech is an oral history of Silicon Valley and technology. Melinda Byerley, the host, is a 20-year veteran of Silicon Valley; and the founder of Timeshare CMO, a digital marketing intelligence firm, based in San Francisco. We really appreciate your reviews, shares on social media, and your recommendations for future guests. And check out our Spotify playlist for a playlist for all the songs we refer to on our show.  

Mindful Arts, Meta-Therapy, Monetizing Facebook, and More Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This is the 35th episode of Process Hacker News, and the 100th episode of Hack the Process since the podcast launched, and I’m grateful to have a loyal tribe of regular listeners like you. This week we’ve got mindful arts, meta-therapy, monetizing Facebook, and more. And for all the links, please check out the show notes at http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-july-17-2018-mindful-arts-meta-therapy-monetizing-facebook-and-more/ Enjoy! Books Now is the time to preorder Andrew Nance’s new book, Mindful Arts in the Classroom, which comes out in August! Milestones Congratulations on your wedding, Carter Thomas! Carter is also back on Coin Mastery this week, reviewing the latest trends in Bitcoin pricing and altcoin liquidity. To celebrate Acuity’s twelfth birthday, they’re giving away one month of their scheduling service for free! Gavin Zuchlinski and the rest of his team guides you on how to win in their scavenger hunt. Sasha Ariel Alston was listed as one of five inspiring young women leading the way in STEM in an article by RYOT Studio on Huffington Post. Great job, Sasha! Media Learn about the concept of MVB (Minimum Viable Brand) as Andy Snuggs explains why your brand is the key to unlocking your growth on The Famous Business Podcast, hosted by Alistair Clay, the latest Hack the Process guest. Your brand can help you or hurt you. Watch as Kesha Moore helps you identify potential problems and suggests ways to address them. On the Bare Naked Bravery Podcast, Jon de Waal shares how to find your purpose in the midst of transition. Mark Silver goes on the Awarepreneurs Podcast to shed light on the issue of business models and pricing. Aside from the usual chit-chat about The Sims, listen as Kyeli and Pace Smith discuss the struggle of determinism versus free will on the lastest episode of their podcast, The Dervish and the Mermaid. Writing How’s your Twitter engagement working out for you? Get some advice about engaging on Twitter from Justin McGill. Recommended Resources In a recent Medium article, Kent Beck, recommended by Ron Lichty shares his ideas about scaling collaborative programming with Limbo. Marianna Grossman just announced that Minerva Ventures will be holding the California Adaptation Forum in August and the Global Climate Action Summit in September. Kimberly Wiefling spoke of Marianna in her interview. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Resilient Cores, YouTube Marketing, Transitional Eating, and More in the Process Hacker News for this week. For all the links, check out the show notes at: http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-june-5-2018-resilient-cores-youtube-marketing-transitional-eating-and-more/ Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got resilient cores, YouTube marketing, transitional eating, and more. Enjoy! Awards Awesome news from Adam Siddiq! His book, Shackled, was announced as a finalist in the biography section of the 2018 International Book Awards. Events There’s still time to register for Agile and Scrum: Dramatically Improving Software Delivery led by Ron Lichty in San Francisco on June 9. Media The Life Through Transitions Podcast by Jon de Waal just recently launched, and the latest guest, dietitian Diane Summers explains our relationship with food and the body during transition. For the last few weeks Mike Massy has been releasing free weekly lyrics videos for some of his recent songs, such as Al Ennou, letting you sing along with the original Arabic or read translations in English as the song plays. Check out the trailer for Kate Swoboda’s new book, The Courage Habit. She was also interviewed for the Intangibles podcast, where she talks about more than her business and her book. Tara Hunt dishes out some secrets on how to build a great YouTube marketing strategy in an interview by Valene Jouany of Smarp. The Truly Social Podcast, hosted by Tara and Carlos Pacheco, also delivers its second episode, which tackles the topic of why the agency model is broken. Jeremy Ryan Slate guests on Nicole Holland‘s podcast, the Business Building Rockstars Show, to speak about podcast guesting, community, and more. Hear a poem from Pace Smith as she and Kyeli explore the topic of the paradigm glue and why people get angry at you for existing. The Man Up with Millar Experience Podcast features JuVan Langford having a conversation with Millar Montgomery about fatherhood and masculinity. Writing Business can cause stress, so find out what business skills can help boost your social life and your work in this blog entry by Frank Strona Recommended Resources The Enterprise UX conference is coming up June 13th through the 15th in San Francisco, and you’ll find Nathan Curtis of UX design agency EightShapes, who was referenced by Jina Anne among the line-up of workshop presenters. Learn to unleash your potential with Lewis Howes, a coach and speaker whom Malek Banoun and Paula Jenkins follow. Lewis is bringing you his Summit of Greatness from October 4th to 6th in Columbus, Ohio. Andrew Nance suggested following Rick Hanson, who recently published a new book called Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got joyful insects, fearless beauty, conscious parenting, and more. Enjoy! For all the links, check out the show notes: http://www.hacktheprocess.com/process-hacker-news-for-april-10-2018/ Events On April 14, Ron Lichty will be interviewed by Marcus Blankenship, where Ron will speak about the manager’s role in Agile. You can also register for Intro to Agile: Managing Teams for Faster Productivity which will be led by Ron on April 30 in Seattle. Media Mark Silver reflects on Passover, liberation, and tight places in a recent video he published. Beauty shouldn’t compromise safety, and Sidehustle Pro guest Melissa Butler proves that with her product line, The Lip Bar. Host Nicaila Matthews interviews Melissa about her cosmetic journey from the kitchen sink to Target shelves. Parents and teachers, teach your kids the value of empathy through active listening. Maria Dismondy has some good tips for you. Building a business and giving up employment seems to be everyone’s goal, but Adam Warner co-founded FooPlugins and still went out to get a job. Curtis McHale chats with Adam about living the dream while being employed on The Smart Business Show. Everyone would love to learn the secrets behind juggling a 9-5 while building a business on the side. Omar Zenhom reveals the steps he recommends bon the $100MBA Show. Don’t you wonder why ants are so determined? Paula Jenkins talks about her observations on how ants practice joy every day on the Jumpstart Your Joy Podcast. On the Business Owner’s Freedom Formula Podcast, Pam Wasley shares her knowledge about starting, scaling and selling a business. Writing Process Street, a process checklist tool founded by Vinay Patankar, was used in a case study with Megaventory. If you’re interested in advanced supplier management, read on! Marketing automation sequences can help you keep in touch with your clients. Josh Haynam, founder of the quiz builder, Interact, writes about this topic. Recommended Resources Parents are invited to register for two programs led by Dr. Shefali Tsabary, A Deep Dive into Conscious Parenting from April 20 to 22 and Silent and Guided Meditation Retreat from April 22 to 25. Heather Chauvin follows the work of Dr. Shefali. On Book Marketing Mentors, Author Jeff Goins, recommended by Curtis McHale, shares how to use the best of Michaelangelo’s top entrepreneurial skills. Jeff is also joining the speaker line-up of The Thing, a workshop that helps you make your ideas into reality, happening in Orlando Florida from May 16 to 20. Wim Hof, mentioned by Tara Byrne, is one individual with mind-blowing accomplishments in the area of personal physical development. There’s a new video which features Wim Hof’s superhuman training by Vishen Lakhiani of Mind Valley, who was recommended by Michelle Dale. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

Welcome to the Process Hacker News, your weekly roundup of useful news and updates from Process Hackers who have been guests on Hack the Process with M. David Green. This week we’ve got billionaires, soft fronts, wild hearts, and a meaningless, uncaring universe. Enjoy! Courses If you want to center your business around love and inspiration, sign up for The Heart of Money, a course created by Mark Silver which starts on February 28. Events A free online summit hosted by Tom Morkes called the $100K Launch School begins February 19th and runs until the 24th. Two of our other past Hack the Process guests, Brennan Dunn and Ryan Waggoner, along with myself, are among the featured speakers. As a speaker at Relationships and the Health-Promoting Power of Connection Across the Lifespan, Rhonda Magee will be discussing the value of compassionate, inclusive communication. This event will be held at UCLA from March 16 to 18. Are you wondering what role managers play in Agile teams? On February 28, Ron Lichty will be speaking about that to the Beyond Agile group at Impact Hub in Seattle. Programs Looking for funding for your tech projects related to diversity and inclusion? Ashe Dryden and her team at Fund Club would love to give you a hand. Apply now! Media Rich Mironov was interviewed on InfoQ’s Engineering Culture podcast about product development trends. Entrepreneur Naveen Jain guests on The Inner Changemaker Podcast with Jay Wong to explain what’s involved in becoming a billionaire. Anxiety and depression are ongoing life issues Pace Smith and Kyeli have to deal with. In the latest podcast episode of The Dervish and the Mermaid, they share how some recent medication changes help them not care whether the universe is a meaningless, uncaring void. Writing Process Street, founded by Vinay Patankar was featured on INC.com as one of four tools to run your company remotely. LeadFuze led by Justin McGill recently published a new article showing some copywriting principles to test out in sales and email campaigns. Recommended Resources In Brene Brown’s most recent interview on the On Being Podcast, she emphasizes the importance of having a strong back, soft front and a wild heart. Brene was referenced by two of our past guests, Kate Swoboda and Heather Chauvin. Living Compassion has opened registration for two workshops, Conscious Compassionate Action and Parenting with the Mentor. Cheri Huber, admired by Kate Swoboda and referenced during Mike Massy’s episode of Hack the Process, is a mindfulness teacher and the founder of Living Compassion. Nathan Curtis, founder of user experince design firm EightShapes and a recommendation made by Hack the Process guest Jina Anne, explains Design system intermediaries in his latest blog post. Thanks for checking out this Process Hacker News update from Hack the Process. If you liked what you saw, please leave a comment to let us know what processes you’re hacking.

“Management is about human beings. Its task is to make people capable of joint performance. To make their strengths effective and their weaknesses irrelevant.” That quote is from Peter Drucker. It is one of the many useful quotes collected in Ron Lichty’s book “Managing the Unmanageable”—and it illustrates why we work in teams. When we The post Managing Engineers with Ron Lichty appeared first on Software Engineering Daily.

Ron Lichty talks with SE-Radio’s Nate Black about managing programmers. Topics include: why programming management is hard, what makes a good programming manager, the costs of micromanagement, self-organizing teams, team dynamics and motivation, and product team performance.   Related links Ron Lichty’s blog Ron Lichty Consulting Managing the Unmanageable “If we’re Agile, why do we […]

Ron Lichty talks with SE Radio’s Nate Black about managing programmers. Topics include: why programming management is hard, what makes a good programming manager, the costs of micromanagement, self-organizing teams, team dynamics and motivation, and product team performance.

The previous episode of Hack the Process marked the end of the first season. At this point, I thought it would be a good idea to take an episode to review what I’ve discussed with the different guests, and share a little more about what my motivation was to create this podcast and put it out into the world. I’ll also tell you a little bit about what I was expecting from this podcast, and compare it to what actually came out. (I’ll give you a hint: it was a delightful surprise.) First of all, I want to thank all my guests from the first season: Tracy DeLuca, Adam Siddiq, Pace Smith, Paula Jenkins, Malek Banoun, Vinay Patankar, Alex De Simone, Andrew Nance, Ron Lichty, Ankit Shah, Hampton Catlin, Tara Byrne, and Ryan Waggoner. I don’t know if you fully understood what you were getting yourselves into when we started, but I appreciate each of you being so candid and open with our interviews. Your generosity and honesty made the season what it was. One of the things I like to bring to my work no matter where I’m working or what type of project I take on is the notion that it’s valuable to reflect–on a regular basis–on what you’ve accomplished, and think about how you might want to move forward based on that. I’m taking episode of Hack the Process as my opportunity to reflect on what I’ve done so far, and what I hope I’ve been able to provide to listeners. If you’ve been following the show, this episode will be an opportunity to find out how each of the guests on Hack the Process was selected, and remind yourself about the insights, stories, and ideas they shared. If you’re a new listener, this will be a chance to find out a little bit about the people we met in the previous episodes so you can decide if you want to subscribe and go back into the first season archives to take a listen to anyone in particular. Either way, I hope you’ll enjoy hearing more about why I decided to do this, and what I’m learning along the way. If you feel motivated to share some of your own experiences with the show, please leave a comment on iTunes.

In this episode of Hack the Process we chat with Ron Lichty, who discovered his passion for technology early on, when he realized that programming in assembly language was easier for him than writing in English. And he knows the difference because he’s also worked as a journalist and published several books with co-authors. His most recent book, Managing the Unmanageable, is about how effective management can help software engineers achieve the ecstatic state of flow that Ron says coding in a productive environment can produce. We ask Ron about how he gravitated toward management despite his enthusiasm for programming, how and why he took his career from full-time employee to independent consultant, and what his experiences writing with co-authors have taught him about collaboration.