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Woven Wonder: Growing a Forest of Hope and Action
What if Agilists could apply their skills to respond to emergencies and complexity—not just in organizations, but in society?

Anjali Leon
Mar 313 min read
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Woven Wonder: The Promise of a Nation
A bold experiment, stitched together by immigrants and indigenous peoples, dreamers and dissenters, idealists and pragmatists.

Anjali Leon
Feb 233 min read
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From 20th Century to 21st Century Leadership Mindset: Evolving for the Creative Age
The shift from a 20th-century Fixed mindset to a 21st-century Agile mindset is not optional—it’s essential for thriving in today’s complex,

Anjali Leon
Feb 64 min read
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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

Anjali Leon
Aug 29, 20243 min read
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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 ...

Anjali Leon
Jul 3, 20243 min read
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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...

Anjali Leon
Jul 3, 20242 min read
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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

Anjali Leon
Jun 19, 20243 min read
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What can bee colonies teach us about collaborative leadership?
Bee colonies serve as a fascinating model of collaboration and efficiency

Anjali Leon
Jun 5, 20242 min read
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Collaborative Leadership and The Modern Workplace
For organizations aiming to flourish, adopting a collaborative leadership approach is not just beneficial—it's essential.

Anjali Leon
Jun 5, 20242 min read
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Learning from the Future
A powerful technique to unearth solutions to complex problems collaboratively is: Learning from the Future.

Anjali Leon
Apr 6, 20242 min read
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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...

Anjali Leon
Mar 22, 20242 min read
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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!

Anjali Leon
Mar 21, 20243 min read
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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...

Anjali Leon
Mar 5, 20243 min read
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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,...

Anjali Leon
Feb 29, 20243 min read
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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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Feb 24, 20243 min read
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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 15, 20221 min read
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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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Jul 6, 20222 min read
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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 26, 20223 min read
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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, 20224 min read
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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 21, 20223 min read
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