Episode F.039 Lead Yourself Using Agile

Show Objectives
Yesterday we talked about “Coaching Yourself Using Agile.” Agile is all about action. Did you take immediate action after listening to yesterday’s show? If you did, KUDOS! If you didn’t, let’s look at what might have gotten in the way. There is a difference between Knowing and Doing.  Many of my clients say they are ready to do the work, yet inevitably something gets in the way of that first step. It’s part of being human. Today we are going to explore characteristics of success, challenges and activities you can do right now to change the course of your business and gain more clients.

Characteristics of Success
We all know tenacity, grit, and a clear “why” are important to Business growth. But what other characteristics does a Coach or Consultant need to be successful?

1. Growth Mindset
2. Self-Awareness
3. Ownership
4. Humility
5. Empathetic Listening Skills
6. Courage and Risk Taking
7. Trust
8. Ability to See & Optimize the Big Picture
9. Ability to Inspire Others

​Challenges and Obstacles

1. Lack of skills/experience
   
2. Inconsistent processes and practices
   
3. Taking on Too Many unimportant projects
   
4. Working in a Silo
   
5. Behavior that undermines progress
   
6. Setting unrealistic goals, project budgets and deadlines
   
7. YOU and your general resistance to change
   

What You Need To Do

1. Anticipate Opportunities before they arrive
2. Give yourself permission to take action
3. Find reasons to act 
   1. EPISODE C.038 SELLING AGILE
   2. EPISODE B.038 ACTION OVER STRUCTURE
   3. EPISODE A.038 BUSINESS MODELS AND DESIGN
   4. EPISODE C.037 DATA IS YOUR FRIEND
   5. EPISODE B.037  PROJECT TEAMS ARE THE JIT
   6. EPISODE C.036 LEADING AGENCY TALENT
   7. EPISODE A.036 BEING CREATIVE INSTEAD OF REACTIVE
   8. EPISODE C.035 MARKETING IS BOTH A SPRINT & MARATHON
   9. EPISODE A.035 LEADING YOUR MARKET BY BEING AGILE
4. Be willing to take risks
5. Make progress your goal, not perfection

Written by: Donna Kunde

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