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    Tolu Ojewunmi posted an update 7 months ago

    7 months ago (edited)

    Are these 7 soft skills killing your career growth?

    We’ve been taught to always be..

    ↳ Agreeable

    ↳ Positive

    ↳ And Available

    These traits can make us unnoticed, stressed, and stuck.

    Heres Our Logic:

    1. Excessive Agreeableness —> You’re overlooked for leadership roles.

    2. Constant Positivity —> You miss learning from mistakes if everything is…

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    Stephanie Cully, Nelson Ingle and Graham Heldreth
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  • Working from home is either the best thing ever or a big mistake.

    Harvard Business Review found that people working from home are getting more done.

    “Businesses saw a 63% increase in productivity from remote workers,” the study says.

    Challenging the old idea that you need to be in an office to be productive.

    But…

    Here is the downside:

    — Less…

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    • Going on fully remote for four years and hybrid a few years before, I agree on the pros and cons. Apart from working in my PJs with my dog sleeping under my desk to focus on team, company, and clients – I have seen the following work:

      – Get some one-on-one time with not only your immediate team but also supervisors and some across the…

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  • Hello, everyone! It’s been a while since I last posted, but I’m excited to share that my company has adopted Agile Scrum, and I’m currently collaborating with three Scrum teams. The teams are really enjoying it, and the collaboration and communication within them are inspiring.

    However, there’s a bit of a learning curve for the Executive team.…

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    Pablo Soñez, Nelson Ingle and Tolu Ojewunmi
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    • Angela – so great to hear from you!

      Glad to hear your company is going agile 😃

      I’m curious to learn more about the dysfunction first, before jumping to any premature recommendations.

      Please book a call with me via our Mentor Talks page – https://simplyagile.me/mentor-talks/

      Let’s catchup soon

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      • Hi @anggair, Embarking on a new journey is always exciting and, at times, challenging. As you are experiencing, some people are thrilled, and some are skeptics. During the mentors’ sync the other day, we discussed the bell curve for early adopters and laggards.

        Apart from agreeing with @Nelson that we need to dig deeper into this, there are a…

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      • My cup is filled to the brim and overflowing! 🔥

        Great learning experience to connect with community leaders shaping the future at Leadership Labs today. We filled our cups, so now we can pour into our teams and communities.

        Amazing to meet two leaders who have inspired me and shaped my leadership journey.

        Andy Stanley is an exceptional…

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        OFORMA CHINEKE, Kevin Rush and 4 others
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      • Hey TriAgile attendees 👋

        Welcome to our Simply Agile Community,

        We’re so excited to have you here!

        Simply Agile is your shielded space to share what you are learning without fear, collaborate, and grow together in your Agile journey.

        Here’s how you can Get Started:

        • Learn More: Book a call with @Nelson and discover how to get involved.
        • Engage: Share…

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        Karolina Walczyńska, Stephanie Cully and 6 others
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      • 65% of people say they’re unhappy with their job

        The solution is to make work more engaging

        Here’s a thought

        Old way

        • Annual performance reviews
        • Fixed 9-to-5 office hours
        • Top-down communication
        • One-size-fits-all training programs

        New Way

        • Continuous feedback loops
        • Flexible work schedules
        • Open, two-way communication channels
        • Personalized…

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        Pablo Soñez, Nelson Ingle and Graham Heldreth
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      • 🌟 Why Social Workers shine as Scrum Masters… 🌟

        Recently, I had a coffee chat with one of my former social work colleagues. She asked if it was difficult to transition from Social Work into Scrum. I explained to her that the essence of both roles lies in servanthood. While I fulfill the responsibilities of a Scrum Master, I approach it with…

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        Sameer Bendre, Victor Okwara and 4 others
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      • Ever walked out of a job interview feeling like something was just… off?

        The warning signs aren’t always waving flags…

        They’re hiding in plain sight.

        Here’s how to spot those red flags:

        1. Unclear Job Role?

        No clear answers on what you’ll be doing. Beware.

        When the goalposts keep moving it’s a recipe for frustration.

        2. High Turnover Talk

        When…

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        Pablo Soñez
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      • Amazing to meet Alistair Cockburn!

        Graham & I are attending TriAgile conference today

        #triagile #simplyagile

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        Graham Heldreth, Pablo Soñez and Tolu Ojewunmi
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