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TLDR: Working to inspire reflection and encourage learning (personal, team, and organizational) through observations and reminders about the human condition. 

I’m passionate about helping teams and leaders unlock their full potential. For over 15 years, I’ve been working in diverse corporate and start-up environments, using a unique blend of practical, actionable advice with an empathetic, human-centered approach to foster the adoption of lean-agile values and principles.

My “Why” is to take teams beyond just “doing The Agile” and into the deliberate and joyful pursuit of high performance. My approach emphasizes continuous improvement and offers actionable advice, tools and templates to aid in getting your next experimental seeds planted. (See: Kaizen – The Meaning and Power of Change).

• I help cross-functional teams to collaborate effectively, resolve conflicts, and build a culture of trust and psychological safety, where everyone feels valued and can contribute their best work. (See: A Field Guide to Team Dynamics and Conflict)
• I believe in the power of asking powerful questions to stimulate reflection and help teams discover their own solutions (See: The Art of Asking Powerful Questions).
• I use a human-centered approach that recognizes the unique needs of individuals and teams (e.g. See: Personal Maps – Getting to Know the Whole Human Being).
• My focus is on creating a supportive environment where teams feel safe to experiment and learn from both successes and failures (See: Team Safety Check Retrospective). I empower teams to take ownership of their processes and outcomes.
• I offer a vision of highly engaged, productive, and thriving work environments and help my clients create cultures where everyone can flourish. (See: Helping Team Members Stretch Their Communication Muscles: Kantor Four Player Model)
• I help leaders to create a compelling vision for their team, and then work with their teams to bring that vision to life. (See: Trust, Ownership, and Vision: Necessary Conditions for Great Team Performance)
•  I also help teams use data and metrics to track their progress, drive improvement, and make informed decisions (See: Agile Metrics: Measure Many Things). ‘Cause ya know, Atkins Law #1: “…Analysis without numbers is only an opinion.”

One of my superpowers is the ability to remain unflappable in the middle of chaos. Whether I’m working with teams, management, or leadership, I focus on helping them find the calm and clarity needed to move forward, while ensuring they have a lot of fun along the way.

I believe that when people are empowered to reflect, learn, and adapt, they can achieve amazing things.

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My superpowers, according to colleagues

Active listening • Ability to reclaim a room that has gone off the rails • Being able to connect the concepts/process we want to try and the tools we use • Having and relaying a vision of what working at our company should be like • Recognizing that not everyone thinks the same way • Trust: people trust that you care • Clear thinker: you are unflappable, even in the middle of chaos you instill calm • Positivity: you help others believe in themselves • Order: you can bring order to any chaos • A lot of people toss around the term “servant leader” and very few actually live up to it. I think you truly are a servant leader, and I’d call that your superpower • The way Andy is able to stay positive and show his emotion at the same time is really a gift • Fun, collaborative, open, willing to share, and receive feedback • A valuable agile leadership coach • Andy simultaneously exemplifies wisdom, integrity, passion, listening, hunger for learning, flexibility, adaptability, and selflessness. 

Presentation/Publication History

Unlocking Team and Leadership Potential

Leading with Agility

Fostering Autonomy & Mastery

Nurturing High-Performing Teams

My Professional Credentials

I’m an experienced guide, not a prescriptive expert, and my professional credentials reflect a commitment to continuous learning and a deep understanding of diverse agile and leadership practices and tools. I leverage this knowledge to help you navigate complex challenges and to build high-performing teams and organizations in a way that suits your unique needs and context.

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In a world of asynchronous messages and algo-filtered interactions, there’s unique value in real-time dialogue. Whether you’re exploring ideas, seeking perspective, or simply wanting to connect with a fellow human – let’s chat!