Summary: In this second episode of Agile Coffee podcast, Vic (<a href="https://twitter.com/AgileCoffee" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">@AgileCoffee</a>) is joined by Jon and they use the lean coffee format to discuss the following topics:<br> <br> <br> * what motivates people<br> * making a difference<br> * body of work<br> * coddling teams<br> * are we overly idealistic?<br> * 50 new Agile coaches hired<br> <br> <br> We mention the following books:<br> <br> <br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004P1JDJO/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B004P1JDJO&linkCode=as2&tag=agiliexpla-20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us</a> - Daniel H Pink<br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006960LQW/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B006960LQW&linkCode=as2&tag=agiliexpla-20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable (J-B Lencioni Series)</a> - Patrick M. Lencioni<br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0201604566/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0201604566&linkCode=as2&tag=agiliexpla-20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Software for Your Head</a> - Jim McCarthy<br> * <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1857885678/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1857885678&linkCode=as2&tag=agiliexpla-20" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Co-Active Coaching: Changing Business, Transforming Lives</a> - Henry Kimsey-House, Laura Whitworth, et al.<br> <br> <br> Plus we take a look ahead to the following agile/lean events both in California and across the USA:<br> <br> * <a href="http://scrumdaysandiego.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Scrum Day San Diego</a> - June 13<br> <br> * Interact with local executives, ask why they went with Scrum and Agile and hear the benefits they received from this new way of working.<br> <br> <br> * <a href="http://www.scrumalliance.org/courses-events/events/global-gatherings/2014/new-orleans-2014" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Global SCRUM Gathering ®</a> - New Orleans -- May 5-7<br> <br> * 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.<br> <br> <br> * <a href="http://agile2014.agilealliance.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Agile2014</a> - Orlando, FL -- July 31 - Aug 1<br> <br> * 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.<br> <br> <br> * <a href="http://www.agileopencalifornia.com/southern_ca.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Agile Open Southern California 2014</a> - Irvine, CA -- Sept 11-12<br> <br> * 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.<br> <br> <br>
