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Exciting news! After months of hard work, dedication, and countless hours of writing, my new book titled "Build Your High-Performing Team"...

September 22, 2024 Launching my initial business website, first blog, first day! Greetings, I'm Phillip, and today marks the launch of my...

Most people think of Agile as a software development methodology. But the principles behind Agile do not just build better software. They build better leaders. At Agile Leadership Learning, we have seen this firsthand. The same mindset that helps development teams ship faster, adapt quicker, and collaborate more effectively is the exact mindset that transforms good managers into great leaders. Here is how Agile principles translate directly into stronger leadership. 1. Embrac

If I could go back and give my younger self one thing, it would be this: a mentor. Someone who’d been there, stumbled and learned, and could help me skip a few bumps in the road. Maybe you know what I mean—no matter how hard you work, sometimes you just need someone who gets it. When I started out in management, I had ambition and drive. What I didn’t have? Real guidance. There were plenty of books, a few generic seminars, and lots of “figure it out yourself.” I did okay, but

Why Most Managers Plateau — And How to Break Through Ever feel like you’re working harder than ever but… just not getting any further? I know the feeling—that weird in-between where you’re not exactly “stuck,” but you aren’t leveling up either. If you’re a manager, chances are you’ve been there too. Here’s the thing: It’s not that you’re missing some magic secret or weren’t cut out to lead. The real reason most managers hit a wall? Nobody ever taught us that leadership is act

What Is Situational Leadership? If you’ve ever managed a team, you know that a “one-size-fits-all” approach rarely works. That’s exactly...

Agile teams aren’t just built on frameworks or tools—they thrive because of leadership. While agile practices bring flexibility and...