Best Avery Cooper Podcasts (2024)

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Why are so many smart people unhappy at work? W/Christopher Avery 1:02:23

1h ago1:02:23

1:02:23

As our summer break continues, we are bringing back a classic episode, too good to not bring back! Join Brad Stokes and Christopher Avery as they discuss The Responsibility Process®. When Christopher Avery was a management consultant, this was his driving question: Why are so many smart people unhappy at work? 20 years ago, Christopher realized tha…

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Beyond Agile: Cooperative Ventures with Matt Barcomb 42:09

4d ago42:09

42:09

In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, hosts Andy Cleff and Chris Murman are joined by guest Matt Barcomb for a spirited discussion on cooperative ventures in business. Barcomb challenges traditional organizational structures, discussing the shift from domination-based systems to cooperation-based models. The conversation delves into worker…

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Virtues for the Change Journey: Episode 5: Vulnerability - Opening Up 12:15

1M ago12:15

12:15

In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, host Andy Cleff explores the virtues of humility and vulnerability in leadership. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the courage to admit "I don't know" as foundational to effective leadership and personal growth. Drawing on insights from thought leaders like Dr. Brené Brown, Cleff disc…

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Virtues for the Change Journey: Episode 4: Gratitude - Appreciating Progress 11:34

1M ago11:34

11:34

In this episode of "," Andy Cleff explores the often-overlooked power of gratitude in the workplace. Discover how cultivating a culture of appreciation can significantly boost motivation, employee engagement, and overall performance. Andy unpacks the connections between gratitude and appreciation, sharing compelling research that underscores their …

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Where is Agile going with Evan Leybourn, Business Agility Institute 38:56

2M ago38:56

38:56

Continuing last week's conversation of where agile is headed, we go from the anecdotes to arithmetic. We sit down for a chat with Evan Leybourn, Head Imaginarian of the Business Agility Institute to discuss what he's seeing from his vantage point regarding our industry and where it looks to potentially be going. Have a listen! If you enjoyed this e…

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Preserving the Flame: Agile's Journey Through Upheaval 38:19

2M ago38:19

38:19

In this episode of Agile Uprising, Andy Cleff, Chris Murman, and Jay Hrcsko engage in a candid, unscripted discussion about the current state of the agile community. They explore the challenges and opportunities arising from the industry's upheaval, emphasizing the need for a shift in narrative from doom and gloom to constructive optimism. The conv…

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Virtues for the Change Journey: Episode 3: Alliances - Joining Forces 10:21

2M ago10:21

10:21

In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, host Andy Cleff explores the importance of building alliances to support continuous improvement. He discusses how alliances can enhance both individual’s and teams’ journeys by providing diverse perspectives, psychological safety, and interpersonal trust. The pod explores four types of alliances (that …

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Organizing Conversations with Mike Burrows 39:04

3M ago39:04

39:04

This week we sit down with frequent guest Mike Burrows to discuss his newest book Organizing Conversations. We talk about the idea of dialogic organizational development, how writing this book was actually harder than he thought, and Mike shares some insight into his newest writing project. Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a revie…

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Virtues for the Change Journey: Episode 2: Resilience - Rising Above 13:07

3M ago13:07

13:07

In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, host Andy Cleff delves into the virtue of resilience and its critical role in driving positive change within organizations. Building on , Andy explores how resilience enables individuals and teams to bounce back from setbacks, adapt to stressful situations, and persist through adversity. He outlines fi…

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Virtues for the Change Journey: Episode 1: Courage - The Path Begins 12:50

3M ago12:50

12:50

What does it truly mean to embody courage when driving organizational change? In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, host Andy Cleff delves into the virtue of courage and its critical role in enabling meaningful change within organizations. Inspired by recent discussions on the Andy explores courage from a secular perspective, emphasizing i…

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The Key To Next Level Product Management w/ Prateek Singh 23:09

3M ago23:09

23:09

In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, host Troy Lightfoot chat with Prateek Singh author of Scaling Simplified and the new course for Product Management "Accelerating Product Value" about taking your product management career to the next level with Probablisitc Thinking and Flow. Troy's Next Product Value Class: "AgileUprising" for 20% off…

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The Six Big Ideas of Adaptive Organizations: From Frameworks to Sensemaking with Ken Rickard and Jason Little 1:02:05

4M ago1:02:05

1:02:05

In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, hosts Andy Cleff and Chris Murman chat with Jason Little and Ken Rickard co-authors of . They explore the origins and motivations behind their new book, which aims to help organizations navigate change. The discussion covers the importance of understanding one's own context, the pitfalls of superficial…

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Revisting: Organizational Change & the Transformation Office with Jason Little 1:11:05

4M ago1:11:05

1:11:05

Originally recorded in the before times... Nov 2019... we're rereleasing this podcast, in anticipation of our upcoming conversation with the "Grand Poohbah of Lean Change" and his co-author about their new book "" In this episode, Hosts Chris Murman, Andrew Leff, and Jay Hrcsko delve into the intricacies of transformation offices within organizatio…

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AU Unscripted: Capability Building versus Maturity 31:03

4M ago31:03

31:03

This week we have a chat with James Gifford who recently authored a post on LinkedIn regarding how we view maturity in our organizations. Is chasing a more "mature" organization really the direction we should be moving in? Or would it make more sense to orient around builidng capabilities? Listen in and find out what we think! Enjoy! If you enjoyed…

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Cultivating Team Engagement: Metrics, Models, and Experiments 15:57

4M ago15:57

15:57

In this episode of the Agile Uprising Podcast, Andy Cleff digs into the topic of team engagement, health, and happiness. Whether you're a team leader, a team member, or someone passionate about organizational culture, this episode is packed with actionable insights that promise to enhance your approach to employee and team engagement. Episode Highl…

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Stretching Team Communication Muscles with the Kantor Four-Player Model 17:28

4M ago17:28

17:28

Are you ready to transform your team's communication dynamics? Dive into this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, where host Andy Cleff explores using David Kantor's four-player model to cultivate continuous improvement in high-performing teams. In This Episode: Overview of the Four-Player Model: Learn about the mover, follower, opposer, and bys…

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Greed, The Seventh Deadly Sin of Agile Transformation 48:52

5M ago48:52

48:52

In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, Andy Cleff, Chris Murman, and Jesper Ørting delve into a discussion on the concept of greed, in the context of organizational dynamics as well as personal growth. This episode marks the seventh and final installment in , focusing on how these vices manifest in professional settings, especially within t…

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What is the deal with Change Management? 35:42

5M ago35:42

35:42

This week we sit down for an unscripted conversation around "change management." Why is the first excuse when a change fails "we need more/better/gooder change management!"? Why isn't everyone responsible for managing change? And also, isn't this just good communications and transparency? Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review,…

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Project Lifecycles with Johanna Rothman 43:02

5M ago43:02

43:02

This week we sit down with frequent guest Johanna Rothman to discuss her newest book, project lifecycles...does it matter what method you use, project or product? Isn't the goal to deliver value? Tune in as we discuss how to pick your value delivery methodology, in service of "what risks are we willing to swallow?" Cheers! If you enjoyed this episo…

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Seven Deadly Sins of Agile - Episode VI - Envy 46:54

5M ago46:54

46:54

Join us this week as we unpack...ENVY. How does this sin relate to our roles as coaches, our worlds in the enterprise...do we really want what we think we want, and is it solely because someone else has it? Tune in to find out! Enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, or leave comments on iTunes, Stitcher or your podca…

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Frankenflops and Heath Ledger's Tank Tops in 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) 1:18:24

5M ago1:18:24

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Happy 25th anniversary to the 1999 classic, 10 Things I Hate About You! We’ve talked about Kim Tillman’s work on the pod before (Doppelgänger, Wild Things). This time, she created thoughtful and fashionable costumes for the Seattle teens in this reimagined Taming of the Shrew. Kim dressed Julia Stiles’s character in low-slung pants, cropped camo, a…

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Cultivating Agile Excellence: Strategies for Coaching Supervision - A Conversation with Lennie Noiles 40:21

6M ago40:21

40:21

In this episode of the Agile Uprising podcast, host Andy Cleff chats with guest Lennie Noiles about the importance of coaching and supervision for agile coaches. They explore the idea of coaching supervision, which focuses on helping coaches reflect on their own practices and improve their coaching skills. Lennie emphasizes the need for coaches to …

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Bella's Big Sleeve Energy in Poor Things (2023) 1:18:40

6M ago1:18:40

1:18:40

We’re wasting no time talking about the Oscar-winning film Poor Things! Costume designer Holly Waddington (The Great, Lady MacBeth, Ginger & Rosa) won the mf’in’ Academy Award for Best Costume Design for this film! Emma Stone (Best Actress winner) stars in this gender-swapped Frankenstein tale about a woman who gets resurrected with a baby’s brain …

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Seven Deadly Sins of Agile - Episode V: Lust 52:26

6M ago52:26

52:26

You know this is the episode you were waiting for....this week host Sam Hogarth gathers a motley crew into a panel to discuss the concept of lust and how it impacts us in the agile space. Listen in, it's not the conversation you'd typically expect from this cast of characters...enjoy! If you enjoyed this episode, please give us a review, a rating, …

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Tears and Trousers for The Color Purple (2023) 1:05:15

6M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Welcome to our Francine Jamison-Tanchuck fan podcast! Listen to us delve into Francine’s beautiful, brilliant costume design for The Color Purple (2023) and her career coming full circle after working on the original 1985 film with costume designer Aggie Guerard Rodgers. (We discussed Francine’s work before for our Boomerang and Low Down Dirty Sham…

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Why are so many smart people unhappy at work? W/Christopher Avery 1:02:23

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Beyond Agile: Cooperative Ventures with Matt Barcomb 42:09

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Virtues for the Change Journey: Episode 5: Vulnerability - Opening Up 12:15

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Virtues for the Change Journey: Episode 4: Gratitude - Appreciating Progress 11:34

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Where is Agile going with Evan Leybourn, Business Agility Institute 38:56

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Preserving the Flame: Agile's Journey Through Upheaval 38:19

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Virtues for the Change Journey: Episode 3: Alliances - Joining Forces 10:21

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Organizing Conversations with Mike Burrows 39:04

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Virtues for the Change Journey: Episode 2: Resilience - Rising Above 13:07

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Virtues for the Change Journey: Episode 1: Courage - The Path Begins 12:50

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The Key To Next Level Product Management w/ Prateek Singh 23:09

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The Six Big Ideas of Adaptive Organizations: From Frameworks to Sensemaking with Ken Rickard and Jason Little 1:02:05

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Revisting: Organizational Change & the Transformation Office with Jason Little 1:11:05

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AU Unscripted: Capability Building versus Maturity 31:03

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Cultivating Team Engagement: Metrics, Models, and Experiments 15:57

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Stretching Team Communication Muscles with the Kantor Four-Player Model 17:28

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Greed, The Seventh Deadly Sin of Agile Transformation 48:52

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What is the deal with Change Management? 35:42

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Project Lifecycles with Johanna Rothman 43:02

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Seven Deadly Sins of Agile - Episode VI - Envy 46:54

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Frankenflops and Heath Ledger's Tank Tops in 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) 1:18:24

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Cultivating Agile Excellence: Strategies for Coaching Supervision - A Conversation with Lennie Noiles 40:21

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Bella's Big Sleeve Energy in Poor Things (2023) 1:18:40

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Seven Deadly Sins of Agile - Episode V: Lust 52:26

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Tears and Trousers for The Color Purple (2023) 1:05:15

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