This week, we explore why quarterly planning so often breaks down & how to approach it differently in complex, multi-team environments. We'll share the 3 essentials of quarterly planning & how to turn it into an ongoing system for coordination & learning. buff.ly/fS1XUvR

Most of us know what it’s like to feel stuck in frustration w/a leader. The more it goes on, the more options seem to narrow. This week, Peter shares a story about choosing a small, almost shocking action instead—& what shifted because of it. Listen in! buff.ly/s5xQKZx

This #Thanksgiving week, join us to explore a deeper, research-backed practice called counterfactual gratitude. We share personal & work stories + questions from a new 23-question guide to increase appreciation, happiness, & connection. Check it out! 🍁buff.ly/4mSQRsx

Most agile practices have been widely adopted, but cross-functional team structures remain the exception. Many teams still depend on others to get work done, so this week, we're sharing 3 practical strategies to reduce the pain of cross-team dependencies. buff.ly/uPBWhkH

Your #backlog isn’t a museum or wish list—it’s a tool to focus the team. This week, learn how to drop the weight of old commitments, keep ideas without letting them run your life, and steer by purpose using a simple 3-zone system. buff.ly/3XUlH5Q

If your day gets hijacked by “quick requests,” this week's Show episode offers five practical, research-backed ways to say no without being a jerk. buff.ly/mvOsWRj #focus #Interruptions

To celebrate passing 200 episodes of the Humanizing Work Show, we’re bringing back one of our most popular episodes: Two Key Moves for Better Sprint Retrospectives. If your team’s retros have lost energy or impact, this one's for you! 🎧 Listen now → buff.ly/bjs63or

#Scrum & #Kanban shine in different contexts, but they aren’t rivals—they’re tools you can use & often combine for better focus & flow. This week, @rslawrence discusses how to combine them and shares 4 practical patterns you can use right away. buff.ly/qIQwqdZ

When leaders ask for more data, dashboards, reports, it’s often a signal of low trust. This week, we unpack why reporting rarely creates real confidence & share 3 practical steps to escape the status-report trap so your team can focus on work that matters. buff.ly/lvHNKll

Quick wins are a trap. They feel safe but can create nasty surprises later. This week we share why teams avoid core complexity, and how leaders can make it safe to work complexity first. buff.ly/ophIcvZ #leadership #complexity #workculture