19 January 2013

Keep Looking To Improve

I have to admit that I don't follow Football news. However, this story caught my eye. When Nigel Atkins was terminated as manager at Southampton, he lefthis players with a positive message on the dressing-room wall before he cleared out his office.

Atkins

These nuggets of advice could be used by agile coaches too! I particularly like "Keep Looking to Improve" as it encourages us to keep our eyes and minds open to doing better than we are now. While at the same time having confidence in our ability to do the right thing.

 

 

Jan 19, 2013 5:19:56 PM | Agile Coaching

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