People Leadership

Turning Points and Tipping Points: How One Team Found Their Flow

Aug 293 min read

Turning Points and Tipping Points: How One Team Found Their Flow

This is a story about one such moment at a client site, where the introduction of EventStorming became the catalyst for a profound shift in

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Knowing When to Say No: Overcoming Wishful Thinking to Enhance Collaboration

Anjali Leon

Jul 33 min read

Knowing When to Say No: Overcoming Wishful Thinking to Enhance Collaboration

Collaboration can unlock new opportunities, drive innovation, and foster mutual growth. However, not every invitation to collaborate is ...

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Saying No with Grace: Actionable Tips for Collaborative Success

Anjali Leon

Jul 32 min read

Saying No with Grace: Actionable Tips for Collaborative Success

Even for an eager collaborator, there comes a point when you’ve committed to enough wonderful collaborations that saying yes to another...

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Becoming Better Collaborators: Lessons from Hanabi

Anjali Leon

Jun 193 min read

Becoming Better Collaborators: Lessons from Hanabi

0. Having Fun and Staying Engaged: Above all, Hanabi is fun and engaging, which makes players want to come back for more. Bringing this sens

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What can bee colonies teach us about collaborative leadership?

Anjali Leon

Jun 52 min read

What can bee colonies teach us about collaborative leadership?

Bee colonies serve as a fascinating model of collaboration and efficiency

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Collaborative Leadership and The Modern Workplace

Anjali Leon

Jun 52 min read

Collaborative Leadership and The Modern Workplace

For organizations aiming to flourish, adopting a collaborative leadership approach is not just beneficial—it's essential.

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Anjali Leon

Apr 62 min read

Learning from the Future

A powerful technique to unearth solutions to complex problems collaboratively is: Learning from the Future.

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HeartStorming: Cultivating Creativity, Community and Well-Being

Anjali Leon

Mar 222 min read

HeartStorming: Cultivating Creativity, Community and Well-Being

In a world dominated by brainstorming, I propose a different approach: HeartStorming™. It's not just a clever twist of words; it's an...

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How Kanban Navigates the Maze of Complexity: A Strategic Approach

Anjali Leon

Mar 213 min read

How Kanban Navigates the Maze of Complexity: A Strategic Approach

This article aims to dispel the myth, that Kanban is not suitable for complex work. Think again!

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How to get people to engage during remote facilitation

Anjali Leon

Mar 53 min read

How to get people to engage during remote facilitation

Whether it is in person or remote meetings, one of the most difficult things to do is keep people engaged and involved. With virtual...

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What the Heart teaches us about Flow: Lessons for Kanban Practitioners

Anjali Leon

Feb 293 min read

What the Heart teaches us about Flow: Lessons for Kanban Practitioners

The human heart, a marvel of biological engineering, offers profound lessons on flow and balance. As Professional Kanban practitioners,...

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Feb 243 min read

Inspiring Others to Lead with Head, Heart and Hands

As a leadership and collaboration coach and consultant, I believe in the power of nurturing a holistic approach to leadership, where the...

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Jul 15, 20221 min read

Human Resources or Human Sources?

🤔 Have you noticed how casually we refer to humans in our organizations as 'resources'? 😱 In the last few years, I notice myself...

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Jul 6, 20222 min read

Flipping the Script of a Traditional Leader

💫 The traditional leadership script is no longer achieving the desired outcomes. Knowledge and creative workers are done taking orders....

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Apr 26, 20223 min read

Tapping into the Wisdom of the Collective

Co-Authors: Anjali Leon & Lakshmi Ramaseshan “Trusts in the wisdom of the collective” was the card that generated some controversy. It...

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Apr 21, 20224 min read

Collective Flow: The Rhythm of Creative Collaboration

If I only had a dollar for every time an Agile team member complained about not having time free of distractions so that they could...

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Apr 21, 20223 min read

Flow - The Secret to creativity, high performance and happiness

“Deep Work,” “Total Focus,” “In the Zone”— all describe an optimal state of consciousness where we perform and feel our best. Psychology...

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Apr 8, 20224 min read

A Fresh take on Creative Collaboration: Why do stars ensemble?

Image from Deadline.com Yes, yes, it’s true … ensemble is not a verb. So why the blatant verbing abuse in the title of this article?...

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Anjali Leon

Jul 22, 20202 min read

Principles vs Rules

Principles and rules both determine the way someone acts and behaves, but they are quite different. Principles are ideas that govern someone

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"Yes and..."ing John Kotter's 8 Steps to Lead Change

Anjali Leon

Jul 15, 20201 min read

"Yes and..."ing John Kotter's 8 Steps to Lead Change

Here is my attempt at "Yes and..."ing the popular John Kotter's 8 Steps for Leading Change based on what I have learned about leading change

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