2. We’re Here and We’re Motivated

In this second episode of Agile Coffee podcast, Vic (@AgileCoffee) is joined by Jon and they use the lean coffee format to discuss the following topics: what motivates people making a difference body of work coddling teams are we overly idealistic? 50 new Agile coaches hired We mention the following books: Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us - Daniel H Pink The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable (J-B Lencioni Series) - Patrick M. Lencioni Software for Your Head - Jim McCarthy Co-Active Coaching: Changing Business, Transforming Lives - Henry Kimsey-House, Laura Whitworth, et al. Plus we take a look ahead to the following agile/lean events both in California and across the USA: Scrum Day San Diego - June 13 Interact with local executives, ask why they went with Scrum and Agile and hear the benefits they received from this new way of working. Global SCRUM Gathering ® - New Orleans -- May 5-7 Scrum Alliance's annual gathering in the USA will showcase the powerful "goodness" that Scrum can bring to our products, our professional relationships, our workplaces, and our organizations. Agile2014 - Orlando, FL -- July 31 - Aug 1 AgileAlliance's annual conference will reinforce our understanding of proven methods and will illuminate some of the exciting new innovations that represent the future of Agile. Agile Open Southern California 2014 - Irvine, CA -- Sept 11-12 Join experienced Agile practitioners and newcomers alike for two days to discuss, examine and otherwise brainstorm the most timely and relevant topics in Agile development today.