The official blog of Adam Mattis
Welcome to the official blog of Adam Mattis. Through the years I have learned a lot, broken even more, gained insight to the world, and have built and tested some pretty cool things. This blog serves as a consolidation of those experiences for your enjoyment, enlightenment, and for my own record. Enjoy!
Why I don’t promote.
Every since my early years working as an action sports athlete I have loathed the word “sponsor.”
The Consequence of Toxic Leadership
During my brief tenure in the US Army, I had the opportunity to learn first-hand the consequence of toxic leadership.
Must-Read Books for Every SAFe Consultant
Each time I present to an audience I am asked about the books I have read that most contributed to may of thinking and working. Here is a start.
Running in the Rain.
It is nearly impossible to escape the noise of the world. Except while running in the rain.
Growth Mindset: Feedback
I’m not the best at receiving feedback on the things that I create and it is something I’m working on.
Working hard, or hardly working?
Working hard, or hardly working? A Stoic’s perspective.
Memorial Day 2020
As we roll into (this very odd) Memorial Day weekend, I would like to make an ask on behalf of my fallen brothers and sisters. In honor of them, please take some time this weekend to reach out to the medical professionals in your life.
True Agility.
This morning while reading a passage from The Daily Stoic, I found myself pondering the unrelenting war of what is, and is not, “Agile.”
The only HR policy a company (should) need.
through my years of work, research, and study within the realm of HR, I have come to the conclusion that nearly all HR policy exists to protect the organization from its own toxic culture. With that, I present you with the only HR policy you (should) need (and if you disagree, take a hard look at your culture.)
If you enjoy the official blog of Adam Mattis, check out some of the contributions I have made to others:
Agile Amp’ed
SoluitionsIQ
Digital.ai: Avoid Failure to Launch: Kick-Start Your Next Initiative
Digital.ai: Demystifying Value Streams