<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Agile Leadership Learning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agile Leadership Learning is an online leadership learning platform that has 20 leadership courses for the high performing individual contributor, new manager or director looking to hone their leadership skills. Our premier training is called, "Manager to Leader Accelerator Program"; a 4-week transformation to help close those soft skill gaps and help your become more visible and promoted at work.]]></description><link>https://www.helmwardleadership.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 03:57:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.helmwardleadership.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What to Say in Your First 1-on-1 (When You Have No Idea Where to Start)]]></title><description><![CDATA[You've got a 1:1 on the calendar this week. Across the table is someone who used to be your peer. Or someone who's been on this team for ten years while you've held the title for two weeks. You plan to open with "So, how's it going?" They say "good." You say "good." And twenty-five minutes quietly turns into a status update nobody needed. Here's what most new managers miss. That first 1:1 isn't really a meeting. It's the operating system for the next twelve months with that person. Run it on...]]></description><link>https://www.helmwardleadership.com/post/what-to-say-in-your-first-1-on-1-when-you-have-no-idea-where-to-start</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1c1cf699ba5c4d133ccb07</guid><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 11:40:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_697a784d5676325a396477~mv2_d_5472_3648_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phillip Henslee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Team Keeps Getting It Wrong (It's Not Them)]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Phillip Henslee  |  Agile Leadership Learning  |  Estimated read time: 6 minutes ▶  YOUTUBE VIDEO Why Your Team Keeps Getting It Wrong (It's Not Them) Prefer to watch? The full video version of this article is above. Or keep reading below — same idea, with two extra real-world examples that didn't fit in the 5-minute video. You delegated something to one of your people last week. You told them what you needed. They said "got it." You walked away thinking it was handled. Friday rolls...]]></description><link>https://www.helmwardleadership.com/post/why-your-team-keeps-getting-it-wrong-it-s-not-them</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0700ff0b9e4f37fd2482ea</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:26:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/634bb8e4043140718198659a46150f08.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phillip Henslee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Agile Principles Can Make You a Better Leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people think of Agile as a software development methodology. But the principles behind Agile do not just build better software. They build better leaders. At Agile Leadership Learning, we have seen this firsthand. The same mindset that helps development teams ship faster, adapt quicker, and collaborate more effectively is the exact mindset that transforms good managers into great leaders. Here is how Agile principles translate directly into stronger leadership. 1. Embrace Iteration Over...]]></description><link>https://www.helmwardleadership.com/post/how-agile-principles-can-make-you-a-better-leader-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c95baa495b61304353fdda</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:12:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ff158be45cb4298b1d6827c8a075c99.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phillip Henslee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why I Started Agile Leadership Learning]]></title><description><![CDATA[If I could go back and give my younger self one thing, it would be this: a mentor. Someone who’d been there, stumbled and learned, and could help me skip a few bumps in the road. Maybe you know what I mean—no matter how hard you work, sometimes you just need someone who gets it. When I started out in management, I had ambition and drive. What I didn’t have? Real guidance. There were plenty of books, a few generic seminars, and lots of “figure it out yourself.” I did okay, but looking back…...]]></description><link>https://www.helmwardleadership.com/post/why-i-started-agile-leadership-learning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c95b3a285c8964dcb272fe</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:11:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b56f4665e84f4c65922cf6e24c633781.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phillip Henslee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Most Managers Plateau — And How to Break Through]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Most Managers Plateau — And How to Break Through Ever feel like you’re working harder than ever but… just not getting any further? I know the feeling—that weird in-between where you’re not exactly “stuck,” but you aren’t leveling up either. If you’re a manager, chances are you’ve been there too. Here’s the thing: It’s not that you’re missing some magic secret or weren’t cut out to lead. The real reason most managers hit a wall? Nobody ever taught us that leadership is actually a whole new...]]></description><link>https://www.helmwardleadership.com/post/why-most-managers-plateau-and-how-to-break-through</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c95b3a285c8964dcb272fd</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:04:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7be557c7dbae4e2aa1b56512c0168114.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phillip Henslee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mastering Situational Leadership: Lessons from Hersey &#38; Blanchard]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Is Situational Leadership? If you’ve ever managed a team, you know that a “one-size-fits-all” approach rarely works. That’s exactly what Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard discovered—and why they created the Situational Leadership Model. Their big idea? The best leaders flex their style to fit the needs, skills, and confidence of their people. The Four Styles—Finding Your Leadership Sweet Spot Hersey &#38; Blanchard outlined four leadership styles, each a tool in your leadership toolkit:...]]></description><link>https://www.helmwardleadership.com/post/mastering-situational-leadership-lessons-from-hersey-blanchard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c95b3a285c8964dcb272fc</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 22:28:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5309e07b4f4d455990b3d510c03afce9.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phillip Henslee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Leadership Skills Transform Teams in Agile Environments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Agile teams aren’t just built on frameworks or tools—they thrive because of leadership. While agile practices bring flexibility and...]]></description><link>https://www.helmwardleadership.com/post/how-leadership-skills-transform-teams-in-agile-environments</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c95b3a285c8964dcb272fb</guid><pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:12:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/502d47_218d7ba5b8eb46cb87ede4d0772d764e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_417,h_417,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phillip Henslee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Introducing My New Book "Build Your High-Performing Team" -  Available for Purchase Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exciting news! After months of hard work, dedication, and countless hours of writing, my new book titled "Build Your High-Performing Team"...]]></description><link>https://www.helmwardleadership.com/post/introducing-my-new-book-build-your-high-performing-team-now-available-for-purchase</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c95b3a285c8964dcb272fa</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:52:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/502d47_63d8ebe768914b2192caae1839034e06~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phillip Henslee</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Agile Leadership Learning - Day 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[September 22, 2024 Launching my initial business website, first blog, first day! Greetings, I'm Phillip, and today marks the launch of my...]]></description><link>https://www.helmwardleadership.com/post/agile-leadership-learning-day-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c95b3a285c8964dcb272f9</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:36:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/502d47_acb4fbbcb66b42cbbda81c3d7d9520e5~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_296,h_283,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Phillip Henslee</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>