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Bob Galen & Josh Anderson

Bob Galen and Josh Anderson use their decades of coaching experience to power your organization"s need for agility and scale. If our 200+ episodes don"t have what you need, ask us a question and we"ll help you out!

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37:47

When AI Makes Your Pipeline Faster But Your Product...

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2026/04/13

Bob Galen and Josh Anderson dig into the two ends of the AI-accelerated pipeline: the upstream product strategy crisis, where AI amplifies leadership indecision, and the downstream delivery chaos when customers and internal teams can't absorb what's being shipped. Real talk, real examples. Stay Connected and Informed with Our NewslettersJosh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse"Dive deeper into the world of Agile leadership and management with Josh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse." This bi-weekly

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30:54

AI Output Without Organizational Readiness Is Just...

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2026/04/06

The central question in this episode lands hard and fast: does AI-enabled speed actually produce better outcomes? Josh opens by framing the problem plainly. The capability to generate more code, more features, and more output is here, but the gap between what your team can produce and what your organization can absorb, communicate, and deliver to customers hasn't closed. If anything, it's widened. The car analogy runs through the whole episode: you've upgraded the engine, but the tires, brakes, and

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32:44

The Meta Management Gamble and Why We're Worried...

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2026/03/30

Meta just announced a 1:50 manager-to-employee ratio for their new AI engineering team, and Bob and Josh have opinions. They debate what management is actually for, whether AI can substitute for real leadership, and why they're more worried about who copies this experiment than whether Meta pulls it off.Reuters: Meta planning sweeping AI-related layoffsMeta creates new applied AI engineering divisionMeta’s new AI team has 50 engineers per boss. What could go wrong? | FortuneStay Connected and

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31:46

Why Technical Leaders Undersell Themselves and How to...

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2026/03/16

Most leaders will tell you they hate bragging — and they mean it. But somewhere between "I don't want to be that person" and never talking about what you've done, a lot of genuinely talented people quietly disappear from the conversations that shape their careers. Josh opens with a real scenario — joining a new company and being asked to introduce himself at an all-hands — and the tension of threading that needle. Bob admits this is his kryptonite. As a self-described introvert and chronic

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43:31

Caring Is Leading: Eight Lessons from the Hardest Job...

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2026/03/09

Bob Galen and Josh Anderson connect two worlds most people keep separate: caregiving and elite organizational leadership. Using 8 skills that dementia caregivers build every day — from rapid decision-making and emotional intelligence to resilience and compassionate leadership — this episode challenges leaders to see themselves through a very different lens. What if the hardest job you’ll ever face is also the best leadership school that exists?The Original Post That Sparked This Episode - Samantha

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31:04

Why Great Leaders Use AI to Hire More People, Not...

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2026/03/02

AI-driven layoffs are reshaping the tech industry — but is cutting 40% of your workforce bold leadership or lazy leadership? Josh and Bob don't hold back as they break down the Block layoffs, the accountability gap at the executive level, and what it looks like to build teams that AI cannot replace. Packed with real frameworks, hard-won personal stories, and a challenge to every leader listening: Are you making a choice your 80-year-old self would be proud of? Stay Connected and Informed with Our

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33:00

How to Step Down From Leadership Gracefully

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2026/02/23

What happens when a leader decides they're done leading? In this episode, Bob and Josh tackle one of the most uncomfortable topics in technical leadership: stepping down from a leadership role. Whether you're the one considering walking away from the org chart, or a team member just told you they want out, this conversation is for you.Bob shares his personal story of transitioning from a senior development leadership role at iContact to an agile coaching position—a move that required navigating

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22:36

Take Part in Your Own Rescue Instead of Blaming...

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2026/02/16

In this provocative episode, Bob and Josh flip the script on their usual leadership-focused content. Instead of critiquing leaders, they're calling out team members who constantly blame their bosses for everything that's wrong.Bob opens with a pattern he's observed for decades: the endless "we could do X if only they would get on board" mentality that permeates lean coffees, webinars, and workplace conversations. He's tired of watching people demonize, marginalize, and stereotype their leaders

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36:01

The Proven Hiring Framework Two Leaders Discovered...

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2026/02/09

Two veteran engineering leaders reveal the proven hiring principles they independently discovered through building world-class teams. Learn why diversity across all dimensions matters more than rock star resumes, how the 3 A's framework transforms hiring decisions, and why trusting your gut beats following the rules. No theory, just battle-tested approaches that work whether you're in a startup or fighting corporate bureaucracy. Stay Connected and Informed with Our NewslettersJosh Anderson's

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40:47

Control vs. Innovation - The Two Forces Behind Every...

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2026/02/02

The return-to-office debate has been hijacked by the wrong conversation. In this episode, Josh and Bob cut through the noise to reveal what's really driving RTO mandates—and it's not what most leaders will admit.There are two clouds hovering over every in-office decision: the Control Cloud and the Innovation Cloud. The Control Cloud is about distrust, micromanagement, and leaders who feel uneasy when they can't physically see butts in seats. The Innovation Cloud is about something entirely

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30:13

Are You Too Nice to Be an Effective Leader?

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2026/01/26

Are you a nice leader or a kind leader? It might sound like the same thing, but Bob and Josh break down why the difference could be holding you back from becoming the leader your team actually needs.Using a Venn diagram from The Caring Techie, they explore the uncomfortable truth that being "nice" often means avoiding conflict, telling people what they want to hear, and prioritizing short-term comfort over long-term growth. Being "kind," on the other hand, means doing the right thing even when it's

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31:28

How Leaders Generate Energy When They're Running on...

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2026/01/19

Leaders don't have anyone to pick them up when they fall—so how do you generate energy when you've got nothing left? Josh and Bob share real talk about the mental battles of leadership, building your emergency support team, and why treating yourself like a "solo chief" might be the mindset shift you need. Plus: a daily ritual that transformed how Bob showed up for his teamsYou Are Worth More Than You Think - Jurgen AppeloThe Solo Chief - Jurgen AppeloStay Connected and Informed with Our

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32:46

Great Leaders Are Great Followers First

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2026/01/12

Great leaders aren't born—they're made through great followership. Bob and Josh explore why mastering the art of following is essential to leading, including Amazon's "disagree and commit" principle, how to support without being a yes-person, and why you should never embarrass your leader in public. Real stories from football fields and conference rooms reveal what separates good followers from great ones.Steve Jobs "Insult Response" at WWDC 1997Disagree and commit - WikipediaAmazon's "Disagree and

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38:41

What We Loved in 2025 - Tech, Books, and Everything...

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2026/01/05

Bob and Josh share their favorite things from 2025—from fountain pens and Batman comics to Claude AI, Drizzle ORM, and the books that kept them turning pages. Plus honest talk about therapy, daily walks, and why community still matters. A lighter episode celebrating what brought joy during a challenging year.Pilot Vanishing Point PenBadass Agile Coaching MasterclassTriadAgileAgile2025 | Agile AllianceCrunchyrollAbsolute BatmanJim AcostaPostHog SubstackLeadership LighthouseSusan Cain's The Quiet

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33:38

Give Yourself Grace Because 2025 Kicked Everyone's Ass

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2025/12/29

Bob calls it the worst tech job market in 45 years. Josh has been grinding harder than ever with a slower pipeline. In this raw year-in-review episode, the hosts share what's actually helped them survive 2025—human networking over LinkedIn vanity metrics, community over isolation, and resilience over despair. Plus: Bob announces he's quitting the Scrum Alliance and both hosts call out the AI bandwagon for what it is. Stay Connected and Informed with Our NewslettersJosh Anderson's "Leadership

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30:45

Finding Your Leadership Weaknesses When Nobody Will...

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2025/12/22

As leaders gain responsibility, honest feedback disappears. Bob and Josh explore why power dynamics silence your team, how to find truth tellers who will call you out, and why no criticism isn't good news—it's a warning sign. Learn to mine for feedback and fix your leadership blind spots. Stay Connected and Informed with Our NewslettersJosh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse"Dive deeper into the world of Agile leadership and management with Josh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse." This bi-weekly

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25:03

Weaponized Curiosity and Other Leadership Questioning...

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2025/12/15

Are your questions undermining your leadership credibility? Bob Galen and Josh Anderson expose the hidden dangers of over-questioning, from "death by a thousand questions" to weaponized curiosity. Learn when to ask, when to declare, and how to avoid losing the room. Practical tips for agile leaders, coaches, and managers who want to build trust, not erode it. Stay Connected and Informed with Our NewslettersJosh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse"Dive deeper into the world of Agile leadership and

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28:15

Should Leaders Ever Say "Don't Bring Me Problems...

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2025/12/08

Should leaders ever say "don't bring me problems, bring me solutions"? Bob Galen and Josh Anderson challenge binary thinking in leadership. Learn when this controversial phrase empowers developing leaders versus when it shuts people down. Discover the concept of "problem support" and why great leaders aren't answer machines or gatekeepers. Josh shares how asking "what do you think?" unlocked dormant expertise. Bob explains why situational awareness matters more than rigid rules. Essential listening

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25:33

If Leaving Your Team Hurts Then You Probably Did It...

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2025/12/01

What happens when you've built an amazing team and then have to leave? Bob Galen and Josh Anderson explore the guilt, emotion, and complexity of leadership transitions. Learn why good leaders struggle most with leaving while bad leaders walk away without a second thought. Josh shares his gut-wrenching experience leaving Dude Solutions, Bob discusses how to maintain relationships through transitions, and both hosts reframe departure around legacy and the coaching tree concept. If leaving your team

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38:14

From Stack Ranking to AI Hiring - Detecting and...

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2025/11/24

Bob Galen and Josh Anderson dissect toxic workplace culture and challenge leaders to take ownership. Learn why stack ranking exists (spoiler: because leaders aren't doing their jobs), why brutal AI-driven hiring processes are destroying recruitment, and how to properly use performance improvement plans. Stop passing the buck to HR or the C-suite. If your workplace is toxic, it's your responsibility to detoxify it. Bob shares his experience refusing to participate in stack ranking, Josh explains why

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