The Agile Couple Podcast
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<p>Join The Agile Couple to discover how the intersection of technology, collaboration & emotional intelligence unlocks the true potential of agile teams</p>
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8/1/2025
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April 10, 2026
Invest In Yourself, Own Your Learning
Are traditional training programs actually helping people grow—or just checking a box?In this episode of The Agile Couple, we dive into a powerful shift happening in learning and development: moving from rigid, instructor-led training to learner-owned, collaborative experiences that drive real growth, retention, and impact.Leanne shares insights from her upcoming ATD conference session, “Team Learning: Rethinking Development for Real Growth, Motivation, and Impact,” and breaks down what it truly means to move from being the “sage on the stage” to a facilitator of meaningful learning.We explore:*Why traditional training often fails to create real change*The difference between output vs. outcome-based learning*How applied, real-world training dramatically improves retention*The role of facilitators vs. instructors*Why social learning and collaboration are essential*How psychological safety and “failing forward” unlock growth*The impact of AI—and why human learning still matters more than everIf you’re a leader, trainer, facilitator, or anyone passionate about growth, this conversation will challenge how you think about learning.💬 Join the conversation in the comments or reach out—we’d love to hear your thoughts!
March 3, 2026
The Feedback Minefield: How Leaders Build Trust (or Destroy It)
In this episode of The Agile Couple Podcast, Leeanne and Kevin McManus tackle one of the biggest workplace challenges: feedback TAC Feedback Edit Why do so many leaders ask for feedback — but struggle to truly hear it? We explore the common minefields that damage trust, including biased expectations, poorly framed surveys, ignored input, and broken feedback loops. You’ll hear practical insights on: Building trust through visible action Framing feedback around process improvement (not personal attack) Avoiding credibility traps when evaluating people or teams Creating real feedback loops that drive continuous improvement If you’re not getting honest answers — or you’re getting answers you don’t like — this episode will help you rethink how feedback should work in agile organizations and beyond.
March 3, 2026
Ep.17 The Feedback Minefield: How Leaders Build Trust (or Destroy It)
In this episode of The Agile Couple Podcast, Leanne and Kevin McManus dive into one of the most misunderstood — and mishandled — topics in the workplace: feedback TAC Feedback EditWhy is it that so many organizations ask for feedback… but struggle to actually hear it?From biased expectations and poorly framed surveys to the credibility damage caused by ignoring input, we unpack the hidden minefields leaders step into when they request feedback without clarity, humility, or follow-through.We explore:*Why leaders often have a preconceived idea of what they want to hear*How asking for feedback without context creates confusion (and frustration)*The importance of intellectual humility when feedback doesn’t align with expectations*Why trust isn’t built in a “big bang” moment — it’s built through visible action*The danger of sending out surveys where the evaluator is also the one being evaluated*How retrospectives and feedback loops only work when you actually act on them*Cultural differences and personality dynamics that influence how feedback is deliveredMost importantly, we talk about how to package feedback around process improvement and shared objectives — rather than personal attacks — so it becomes constructive instead of destructive.If you’ve ever felt like:*You’re not getting honest answers*You’re getting answers you don’t like*Or your team has stopped engaging in feedback altogetherThis conversation is for you.At the heart of Agile — and healthy organizations — is trust, transparency, and continuous improvement. Feedback is not a one-way street. It’s a loop. And if you break the loop, you break credibility.💬 Have thoughts on feedback culture in your organization? Drop a comment below and let us know what you’d like us to explore next.#AgileLeadership #FeedbackCulture #ContinuousImprovement #LeadershipDevelopment #TheAgileCouple
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