Best Jesse Leach Podcasts (2024)

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Overcoming Fear as a Non-Technical Project Manager with Kay Keizer 20:41

1M ago20:41

20:41

SummaryIn this conversation, Dave Prior and Kate Kaiser discuss the challenges faced by non-technical project managers, particularly in overcoming fear and embracing difficult conversations. Kate shares her experiences in project management, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, communication, and building trust with clients. They explore s…

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Unleashing The Power Of Project Management With Val Hinze 24:03

29d ago24:03

24:03

SummaryIn this conversation, Dave Prior and Val Hinze discuss the evolution of project management roles, the importance of creating a supportive PMO structure, and the significance of servant leadership in fostering a healthy work environment. Val shares insights on how Mighty Citizen has redefined project management to focus on career growth, clie…

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New York and the War of 1812 | A New York Minute in History 29:35

1M ago29:35

29:35

This episode delves into New York State’s role in the War of 1812, which is often considered America’s “second war of Independence.” With a particular focus on the State Historic site at Sackets Harbor, we learn the particularly important role that New York, and New Yorkers, played in the war. Marker of Focus: War of 1812, Village of Sackets Harbor…

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Leading Creative Teams Through Change with Sara Doubleday 22:00

1M ago22:00

22:00

SummaryIn this conversation, Dave Prior and Sara Doubleday discuss the complexities of managing change within creative teams, the integration of AI in creative processes, and the importance of maintaining human connections in a remote work environment. Sara shares her experiences with team mergers, the challenges of efficiency versus human connecti…

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An interview with Jimi Fosdick of Fearless Agility 44:24

2M ago44:24

44:24

SummaryIn this episode, Jimi Fosdick joins Dave for a conversation about his journey from traditional project management to agile. They discuss the challenges of applying traditional project management to software development, the importance of understanding the context and problem domain when choosing project management approaches, and the misuse …

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Hungry for History: Culinary and Foodways History | A New York Minute in History 29:17

2M ago29:17

29:17

This episode focuses on culinary history and the Pomeroy Foundation’s Hungry for History program. We discover that the history of what we eat, and how we eat it, can tell us much about ourselves and our shared pasts. Markers of Focus: Hungry for History Interviewees: Elizabeth Jakubowski, Senior Librarian, New York State Library. You can follow the…

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Being a Product Owner with No Direction From Above w Richard Cheng 31:42

3M ago31:42

31:42

In this conversation, Dave Prior and Richard Chang discuss the challenges that product owners face when they don't receive the support and direction they need from their leadership. They explore strategies for product owners to navigate these situations, including having open and honest conversations with leadership, running experiments to validate…

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Summer at the Fair: A History of Agricultural Fairs in New York State | A New York Minute in History 29:34

3M ago29:34

29:34

As New York State prepares to host the oldest state fair in the nation, this episode tells the history of the summertime tradition of agricultural fairs and how they developed from gatherings of learned societies into the popular attractions that we all know today. Markers of Focus: County Fairgrounds, Ballston Spa, Saratoga County. Interviewees: R…

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The Edge Collection w Si Alhir 53:35

4M ago53:35

53:35

SummaryIn this conversation, Si Alhir discusses the concepts of agility, resilience, and anti-fragility and how they relate to navigating stress and achieving growth. He emphasizes the importance of embracing stress and using it as a tool for adaptation and evolution. Si also highlights the need for balance between order and disorder, and the dange…

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How to Read Cumulative Flow Diagrams with Colleen Johnson 46:41

4M ago46:41

46:41

SummaryIn this conversation, Dave Prior and Colleen Johnson discuss the concept of cumulative flow diagrams (CFDs) and their practical application in Agile methodologies. They explore the significance of CFDs in understanding work in progress, cycle time, and throughput. Colleen provides insights into the interpretation of CFDs and the implications…

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Thr Art of War with Si Alhir 1:02:48

5M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

SummaryIn this conversation, Si Alhir and Dave discuss the Art of War, its application in transformation work, and the naturalness and unity found within its wisdom. They explore the concept of taking whole, the relationship with the environment, and the role of the Sage Commander. Si shares personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the transf…

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Lady Acland’s Voyage: A First-Hand Account of the Battles of Saratoga | A New York Minute in History 29:30

5M ago29:30

29:30

This episode tells the story of Lady Christian Henrietta Caroline “Harriet” Acland, aristocratic wife of Major John Dyke Acland, who commanded the British 20th Regiment of Foot during the Burgoyne campaign of 1777. When Major Acland was wounded and taken prisoner, Lady Harriet risked her own life and freedom to nurse him back to health. She would g…

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Did Coaching Kill Agile? w Sandra Cain and Jeff Leach 51:29

5M ago51:29

51:29

SummaryIn this conversation, Dave Prior is joined by Jeff Leach and Sandra Cain to discuss the question of whether coaching has killed Agile. They explore the role of coaching in Agile transformations and the challenges that arise when underqualified coaches are thrust into coaching roles. They also discuss the difference between coaching and consu…

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Are you the hero or the villain in your team? w Carl Smith and Jesse Wroblewski 33:41

6M ago33:41

33:41

SummaryThe conversation explores the concept of being a hero or a villain in a team and how awareness of one's role can lead to more intentional actions. The guests, Jesse and Carl, share their perspectives on this topic. Jesse discusses his experience running an agency and how he developed a marketing approach for supervillains. Carl talks about h…

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Ronek Park: Postwar Non-discriminatory Housing on Long Island | A New York Minute in History 29:31

6M ago29:31

29:31

This episode tells the story of Ronek Park, a non-discriminatory housing development built in 1950 in the village of North Amityville. Unlike the many housing developments created in the post-WWII U.S. that followed the practice of redlining and did not allow African American or Jewish people to buy homes, Ronek Park specifically marketed itself as…

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Human Hacking with Christopher Hadnagy and Dr. Abbie Marono 50:56

6M ago50:56

50:56

SummaryIn this conversation, Dave Prior interviews Chris Hadnagy and Dr. Abbie Maroño about social engineering and human hacking. They discuss the definition of social engineering and how it differs from human hacking. They emphasize the importance of intent in social engineering, with the goal being to influence someone's actions for their benefit…

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Chinatown Community History | A New York Minute in History 29:35

7M ago29:35

29:35

May is Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month and in celebration this episode highlights the community history of Manhattan’s Chinatown, one of the oldest and largest Chinese and Chinese American communities in the United States. The episode tells the story of how during a time of change in the late 1970s the Chinatown community moved …

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What's The Next Most Important Thing to Learn with Scott Sehlhorst 56:36

7M ago56:36

56:36

I’m testing out the AI Generated Summary…In this conversation, Dave Prior and Scott Sehlhorst discuss the importance of improving the product plan while executing it. They explore the common problem of companies jumping straight into execution without considering what they should build and why. Scott emphasizes the need to shift from a mindset of c…

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Fixing PI planning with Alan Dayley 42:00

7M ago42:00

42:00

Alan Dayley is back to help me continue the quest of figuring out why so many companies are struggling with PI Planning or quarterly planning. During the interview, we discuss some of the reasons organizations struggle with this type of planning. We address the topic from the perspective of senior leadership, why they want it, how they often approa…

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How to Pick the Right Scrum Training For You with Vic Bonacci 14:23

7M ago14:23

14:23

You’ve decided to take a Scrum certification class. Now the question is, which one? If you are looking for something like Certified Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Product Owner, there are so many options to choose from that it can be overwhelming. All of them should result in certification and price is certainly a concern. But there are a number o…

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Making Sense of Co-Pilots, Agents, and Changes in AI with Snehal Talati 45:14

8M ago45:14

45:14

Keeping up with what is happening in AI is no small task. You probably know some folks who spend a lot of free time learning how to bend (insert AI flavor of the week) to their will, there are folks who are preaching to anyone who will listen about all the amazing things that are right around the corner, and then there are the folks who just period…

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Grace Leach Hudowalski | A New York Minute in History 29:30

8M ago29:30

29:30

In celebration of Women’s History Month, this episode tells the story of Grace Leach Hudowalski, the first woman to summit all 46 of the Adirondack High Peaks. Besides being an accomplished mountain climber, Grace was also the first president of the Adirondack 46ers Club as well as its historian for over 50 years. As historian, Grace answered thous…

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Reconnecting With Your Inner Wild: Jesse Leach’s Unfiltered Journey 1:40:49

8M ago1:40:49

1:40:49

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Jesse Leach, renowned singer and advocate for mental health awareness. In this intimate conversation, Jesse shares his profound insights on the transformative power of reconnecting with nature and embracing our primal instincts. From battling personal demons to finding solace in the great outd…

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5 Things You Can Do to Fix Your Sprint Planning 8:05

8M ago8:05

8:05

If you are on one of those teams that has made a habit of dragging unfinished work from one Sprint to the next... YOU NEED TO STOP! When you get to the end of a Sprint and have work that isn't done, you can't show it to the stakeholders in the Sprint Review. If you don't show it to Stakeholders in the Sprint Review, you can't get feedback. And if y…

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Successful Distributed Teams 57:47

8M ago57:47

57:47

At the Modus Institute, Jim Benson and Mark Kilby have created a new offering called Successful Distributed Teams. This new course focuses on how to build strong remote teams, how to create a humane, healthy balance of productivity and accountability, and what tools you can use to make it all work. In this interview, Jim and Mark join me to discuss…

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La Amistad | A New York Minute in History 29:36

9M ago29:36

29:36

In honor of Black History Month, this episode tells the story of the 1839 La Amistad Rebellion, in which 53 illegally enslaved Africans rose up against their Spanish captors off the coast of Cuba, took over the ship, and attempted to sail it to freedom. They eventually reached Long Island, where they were arrested by U.S. officials. Aided by New Yo…

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Developing Trust in Your Organization w Gil Broza 57:00

9M ago57:00

57:00

A few weeks ago I interviewed Gil Broza about his new book, “Deliver Better Results: How to Unlock Your Organization's Potential". The book was designed to quickly provide actionable practices that organizations can utilize to improve their value delivery system. It focuses on understanding the fitness for purpose of your system of delivery, and ho…

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Deliver Better Results w Gil Broza 57:40

9M ago57:40

57:40

Gil Broza joins me for a podcast about his new book, “Deliver Better Results: How to Unlock Your Organization's Potential". During the interview, Gil and I discuss how he designed the book to quickly provide actionable practices that organizations can utilize to improve their value delivery system. Our conversation includes details on how to unders…

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Forging Success: Joey Bowen’s Unfiltered Journey With ’Few Will Hunt’ 1:41:03

9M ago1:41:03

1:41:03

In this episode, my guest Joey Bowen, a trailblazing entrepreneur and the visionary mind behind "Few Will Hunt." In this thought-provoking video, we unravel the tapestry of Joey's life, tracing it from its humble origins to the challenges inherent in carving out an unconventional path. Join us as we explore the nuances of self-discovery, discussing…

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Is This The Darkest Agile Timeline? w George Schlitz 50:24

10M ago50:24

50:24

With the state of Agile as it is today, I find myself frequently wondering, “Is this the Darkest Agile Timeline”? Things have been getting a bit bleak lately in the Agile space. With the layoffs, the job market, and the fact that the business world has change fatigue and is tired of not getting what they expected from a way of working they’ve mostl…

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Confederate Spies at the Canadian Border | A New York Minute in History 29:41

10M ago29:41

29:41

On this month's episode, Devin and Lauren uncover a system of Confederate spies, guerillas, and terrorists attempting to wreak havoc on Western New York during the final years of the American Civil War. Marker of Focus: Escape Prevented, Niagara County Guests: Anton Schwarzmueller (Project Coordinator) and Jim Ball (Board President) of the Niagara …

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Fixing Your Quarterly Planning W Nigel Baker 55:34

10M ago55:34

55:34

There seems to be a current trend where organizations that say they are doing PI planning or quarterly planning are making a decision for the teams about what must be delivered in the time box. The teams just accept the commitment because they either feel they do not have the agency to push back and say no to some of it or are too busy trying to fi…

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Plymouth Freeman and Unfinished Revolutions | A New York Minute in History 29:39

11M ago29:39

29:39

On this month’s episode, Devin and Lauren explore the story of Plymouth Freeman, a black Patriot who served in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and discuss how disenfranchised communities have harkened back to the promises outlined in the Declaration of Independence as a strategy for inclusion in those foundational principles of…

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Advice for a Wayward Scrum Master with Jeff Howey 12:03

11M ago12:03

12:03

What do you do when your Scrum Master’s understanding of their role seems to be less about acting as a servant leader to the Scrum Team and more about making the team to work in a way that is most convenient for them? In this episode of the podcast, Jeff Howey joins me to talk through the real-life case of a Scrum Master who seems to have lost thei…

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Stoke The Fire #072 - Jesse & Matt Check In 1:13:10

11M ago1:13:10

1:13:10

Merry Christmas Campfire Crew. Here's the moment you've all been waiting for: a long overdue episode of Stoke The Fire. It's a Christmas miracle. And what else would you expect but a classic check in episode with your humble hosts, Jesse & Matt. Thank you for the continued support this year. And apologies for the radio silence, but we'll be back wi…

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Is Agile Delivering The Business Outcomes You Are Looking For? with Jessica Wolfe 43:10

11M ago43:10

43:10

For the video version of this podcast: https://youtu.be/pnmbdAxskXoWhen an organization has taken the decision to switch an Agile way of working, they often get so caught up in trying to adopt the various practices and processes that they forget to stop and ask the question, “Is this providing the business outcome we need?” Remembering to keep that…

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Centering Authentic Indigenous Voices | A New York Minute in History 29:33

12M ago29:33

29:33

For our first episode of this new season, we're celebrating Native American Heritage Month with a conversation regarding how historians can center authentic indigenous voices and work with Native American communities across the state in planning for the upcoming 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Marker of Focus: Native Voices, Chemung C…

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The Future of AI with Mark Kilby 27:27

12M ago27:27

27:27

On Friday, December 8, The Agile Alliance is hosting a MiniCon on the Future of Artificial Intelligence. During the event, Mark Kilby will be hosting a roundtable discussion with the speakers to explore the ways AI is poised to impact how we work and what it will take to utilize it in an ethical and responsible way. Mark joins me in this episode of…

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Letting Go of Pure Agile w Andy Jordan 35:21

12M ago35:21

35:21

Agile is going through a lot of changes right now. The changes aren’t so much in what it is and how it works - that seems to be a bit stable at the moment. The changes stem more from how adopters feel about it, their ideas about much agile they need, what they need to achieve it, and what kind of support they want getting there. As the space works …

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The Agile Coach's Dilemma with Alan Dayley 58:52

1y ago58:52

58:52

With each new round of layoffs, the existential crisis facing the agile coaching community deepens. Alan Dayley joins me to discuss how the community is retrospecting on this moment and whether or not it is asking the right questions. Over the past year, a number of high-profile organizations have made a decision to let go of their agile coaches. T…

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Louder Than Ten Goes Full CoOp w Rachel and Travis Gertz 39:51

1y ago39:51

39:51

Louder Than Ten is a Vancouver-based Project Management Training and Consulting company. L>10 was founded by Rachel and Travis Gertz, and for the past 14 years, everything they have done has been centered around fostering healthy and humane ways of working together and managing projects. There aren’t many organizations in the digital agency space t…

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Using Personal Kanban to Start Agile Transformation with Michael Grill 44:00

1y ago44:00

44:00

As long as there have been agile teams there has been the challenge of putting people together and getting them to actually be agile. You can send them off to a class and teach them Scrum or Kanban, or bring in team coaches, and that helps, but it doesn’t address one fundamental issue. Most people have not taken (or been given) the time they need t…

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Creating Connections with Together To Gather w LIa James and Jessie Shternshus 52:36

1y ago52:36

52:36

Getting people to open up to one another and connect at work is not an easy thing. It wasn’t easy before the world went remote, and now that many of us are somewhere in the middle of being half remote and half in-person, it’s not getting any easier. But if we can get to know each other a little better and a little deeper, we will foster stronger co…

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Can AI Replace a Scrum Master? w Zach Stone 43:07

1y ago43:07

43:07

AI is everywhere now. You can’t have a conversation that involves the future of work without heading down the rabbit hole of how Chat GPT and tools like it are changing the workspace. For some, it is a very exciting time. For others, it is scary as hell because it is so hard to figure out how it will impact our work. In this interview, Zach Stone i…

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What Happens When the Agile People Leave w Jesse Fewell 47:36

1y ago47:36

47:36

Times are weird in the land of Agile. More and more big companies are letting go of the people they’ve brought on to help them adopt agile practices, or replacing their Scrum Masters with Technical Program Managers, or creating a homegrown version of Agile by taking an established framework and bailing on the practices they don’t like. Is this just…

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The Fox Sisters and the "Great American Hoax" | A New York Minute in History 29:27

1y ago29:27

29:27

For our season finale, Devin and Lauren tell the story of the Fox sisters, who rose to fame as early practitioners of modern spiritualism in the 19th Century. Margaretta and Catherine Fox were able to convince many people that they could commune with the dead, though they later admitted to making their stories up. Despite this, their form of “rappi…

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Cultivating A Soulful Transformation Community W Jardena London 41:12

1+ y ago41:12

41:12

Jardena London is on a mission. After spending years helping organizations transform, adopt agile, and achieve business agility she realized there was something missing. Soul. Yes, change was happening, but at what expense? Were people any more able to bring their whole selves to work, authentically show up, rise to the challenge of the day, and fu…

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The Florence Farming Association | A New York Minute in History 29:57

1+ y ago29:57

29:57

On this episode, Devin and Lauren tell the story of the Florence Farming and Lumber Association, a settlement of free African Americans in Oneida County beginning in 1846. The Association was the creation of abolitionists Gerrit Smith and Stephen Myers, and it developed on land given by Smith, who at the time was New York's largest landowner. The o…

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Stoke The Fire #071 - Dez Fafara (Coal Chamber/DevilDriver/The Oracle Management) 1:34:21

1+ y ago1:34:21

1:34:21

Dez Fafara from Coal Chamber, DevilDriver and The Oracle Management joins us to help keep the fires stoked for Episode 71 of the podcast. It's a deep dive into one of the most interesting, outspoken and unique minds in modern metal. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did. SUPPORT US ON PATREON ► https://www.patreon.com/stokethefire SU…

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