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Looking For Alignment

Summary
In this conversation, Si Alhir and Dave discuss the Art of War, its application in transformation work, and the naturalness and unity found within its wisdom. They explore the concept of taking whole, the relationship with the environment, and the role of the Sage Commander. Si shares personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the transformative power of the Art of War. The conversation delves into the concept of enlightened leadership and the application of the principles from 'The Art of War' in organizational transformation. It explores the distinction between an enlightened ruler and a wise general, the importance of psychological safety, and the shift from a vicious ego-based reality control cycle to a virtuous eco-based reality navigation cycle. The conversation concludes with a powerful story of using the ordinary and the extraordinary to transform toxic organizational dynamics.

Takeaways
	•	The Art of War is a transformative wisdom that emphasizes naturalness and unity in its application.
	•	The concept of taking whole and the relationship with the environment are key elements of the Art of War's wisdom.
	•	The role of the Sage Commander involves patience, relaxation, and an understanding of the natural flow of time and energy.
	•	Leadership power lies in the individual's ability to navigate the world around them, working with the environment as a partner.
	•	The Art of War offers tools for practice and learning, requiring a mindful and respectful approach to its application. Enlightened leadership requires awareness and mindfulness in navigating the nature of things.
	•	Psychological safety should focus on building strong individuals to interact in an unsafe world.
	•	The application of 'The Art of War' principles can lead to successful organizational transformation.
	•	The distinction between the vicious ego-based reality control cycle and the virtuous eco-based reality navigation cycle is crucial for effective leadership.
	•	Using the ordinary and the extraordinary can transform toxic organizational dynamics.
Titles
	•	Tools for Practice and Learning in the Art of War
	•	Exploring the Transformative Wisdom of the Art of War Transforming Toxic Organizational Dynamics
	•	Navigating Psychological Safety and Reality in Leadership
Chapters

00:00 	Preroll Intro
02:33 	Introduction to the Art of War and Transformation Work
13:42	The Concept of Taking Whole and Unity
29:21 	Navigating the Environment as a Partner
33:03	Tools for Practice and Learning
34:05	Enlightened Leadership and 'The Art of War' in Organizational Transformation
36:56	Navigating Psychological Safety and Reality in Leadership
43:43	The Shift from Vicious Ego-Based Reality Control to Virtuous Eco-Based Reality Navigation
59:39	Transforming Toxic Organizational Dynamics



The Art of War in the Wild (May 2024)

Panel #1 - Brad Barton, Mark Ferraro, and Si Alhir
https://lnkd.in/emmnxQut

Panel #2 - Cynthia Chambers, Christine Ferraro, and Holly Fiorello
https://lnkd.in/eZNX6mJB

Panel #3 - Chris Herring, Cynthia Chambers, and Mudasir Ahamed
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Panel #4 - John Cherian., Chris Herring, and Dave Prior
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Si's Books on Amazon
https://tinyurl.com/6rjvkucw

Contacting Si
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/salhir/

Dave's Links
Dave's upcoming classes: tinyurl.com/u2vh9zh8
The Art of War for Collaboration: modusinstitute.com/course/art-of-war-collaboration
Contacting Dave: linktr.ee/mrsungo

Thr Art of War with Si Alhir

Joe tells the absurd story of a priest, a rabbi and a hyena on a train. From "Duplicity," a show created solely for his web site. You can listen to the full show by becoming a Member! 

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A Priest, a Rabbi and a Hyena

his Spring at Agile Australia 2018, Martin Fowler, Chief Scientist at Thoughtworks and Agile Manifesto co-author gave a Keynote titled "The State of Agile Software in 2018". He recently published the text of his talk here. (If you refer video, you can find it on InfoQ.) His Keynote centered around 3 specific concerns with the current state of Agile, the first of which was The Agile Industrial Complex and imposing process on teams.

In this episode of SoundNotes, LeadingAgile CEO, Mike Cottmeyer shares his thoughts on the Agile Industrial Complex and some of the problems it can create. During the interview we dig into why the challenges come into play and what we can do to try and resolve them.

Contacting Mike
If you’d like to contact Mike you can reach him at:

LeadingAgile: https://www.leadingagile.com/guides/mike-cottmeyer/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cottmeyer/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcottmeyer
Email: mike@leadingagile.com

Contacting Dave
If you’d like to contact Dave you can reach him at:

LeadingAgile: https://www.leadingagile.com/guides/dave-prior/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrsungo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrsungo
Email: dave.prior@leadingagile.com
If you have a question you’d like to submit for an upcoming podcast, please send them to dave.prior@leadingagile.com

And if you're interested in taking one of our upcoming Certified ScrumMaster or Certified Scrum Product Owner classes, you can find all the details at https://www.leadingagile.com/our-gear/training/

The Agile Industrial Complex and Imposing Agile Practices w/ Mike Cottmeyer

One of the unfortunate challenges faced by those who have served as members of the armed forces is that once they have completed their service, it can be difficult figuring out how to translate that work experience in a way that is compelling to employers in technology. In this episode of SoundNotes, you’ll learn how LeadingAgile’s Jim Sutton was able to offer assistance to a veteran who recently completed his time in the Air Force and was struggling to figure out how to present his work experience in a way that made it relevant to potential employers. By taking the time to talk through his experience in serving the country, Jim was able to help him reframe his accomplishments during job interviews. If you know someone who has served and is struggling to find a gig in IT, or if you are in that situation yourself, what you’ll find in this podcast is a valuable case study explaining how to leverage experience in the service and present it in a compelling way. Those who have served have sacrificed a great deal for the rest of us and we owe it to them to take the time to help them find a path to a rewarding career. This interview provides tips on how you can take a step towards repaying the debt we owe them. Also - please make sure to listen all the way to the end of the podcast to hear how things turned out.

Contacting Jim Sutton

LeadingAgile: 
https://www.leadingagile.com/guides/jim-sutton/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-sutton-b17208/
Email: jim.sutton@leadingagile.comContacting 

Dave Prior

If you’d like to contact Dave you can reach him at:

LeadingAgile: https://www.leadingagile.com/guides/dave-prior/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrsungo

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mrsungo

Email: dave.prior@leadingagile.com

If you have a question you’d like to submit for an upcoming podcast, please send them to dave.prior@leadingagile.com

And if you're interested in taking one of our upcoming Certified ScrumMaster or Certified Scrum Product Owner classes, you can find all the details at https://www.leadingagile.com/our-gear/training/

Being of Service to Those Who Have Served w/ Jim Sutton

One of the things a Project Manager and a ScrumMaster have in common is that at times, they are both called upon to act as a coach and act as a mentor. For anyone in a leadership role, creating clarity around the difference between the two can be challenging. And even for seasoned pros, knowing when to act as a mentor and when to act as a coach is not always easy. 

This podcast is about on mentoring and features Brandon Brown. Brandon has built a career that is deeply rooted in providing mentorship and serving others. His work focuses on creating, ensuring and sustaining safe places for young people to flourish so that they can, as he says, replace him. 

During the interview we dig into mentoring: what it is, how it is different from coaching, what it requires, and what the mentor and the mentee should expect from the relationship.

We also spend time during the beginning of the podcast discussing some of the work Brandon is currently doing around trauma for Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine. This is a subject we will be revisiting at a deeper level on an upcoming podcast. 

If you'd like to reach out to Brandon with follow up questions, here is how you can reach him:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brbphilly/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/b_pbs
AboutMe: https://about.me/brandonrbrown

The Art of Mentoring with Brandon Brown

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