by Mike Edwards | Oct 2, 2015 | Agile, Behaviour, People, The Leadership Gift
For a very long time I believed it is natural for people to resist change. With this in mind I would work very hard to get them on board with whatever it is I wanted to change. Through my work I have come to see people do not actually resist change. What I’m...
by Mike Edwards | Sep 10, 2015 | Agile, Behaviour, People, The Leadership Gift
One of my favourite places to be is next to the water. There’s something very calming about just sitting quietly and watching the coming and going of the waves on shore. As I watch the waves surge up the shore they bring a sense of cleansing and renewal to...
by Mike Edwards | Aug 19, 2015 | Agile, Change, Leadership, People
I’m started writing this post on a quiet morning while camping in Brent Campground – Algonquin Park. To get here you travel about 4 hours north of Toronto, hang a right and travel 40 Kms down a windy gravel road. Once you’re here you are rewarded with something...
by Mike Edwards | Jul 29, 2015 | Agile, Behaviour, The Leadership Gift
Have you ever woke up at 3am and been unable to fall back asleep? This morning that happened for me and I started thinking about stuff. Most notably I’ve been thinking about this journey I’m on. You might be thinking I’m talking about the work...
by Mike Edwards | Jun 26, 2015 | Agile, The Leadership Gift
Several years ago I learned the phrase “I am free, powerful and at choice” from my friend Christopher Avery. I remember thinking at the time it sounded a little slogan-like but I was curious what was really behind these words. Christopher leads The...