#133 Kumbaya Won't Save You - Facing Resistance, Building Growth, and Leading Without the Fluff with Martijn Versteeg

from Product Fields · host Sander Dur, Ryan Brook, Jim Sammons, and Rich Visotcky

"The people stuff is hard. It always is"Get ready for a powerful conversation on Mastering Agility where hosts Jim and Sander sit down with Martijn Versteeg — tech entrepreneur, leadership facilitator, and former rowing coach.We dive deep into the real challenges of leadership, change resistance, and personal growth.From building peer groups for tech leaders across Europe to handling brilliant jerks in teams, Martijn shares practical tools, models, and stories you can immediately apply.🌟 Why is "the people stuff" always the hardest part?🌟 How do you truly build psychological safety (without making it kumbaya)?🌟 And what can a vanilla orchid teach us about growth?Connect with Martijn: (27) Martijn Versteeg | LinkedInCheck out our sponsor:www.xebia.comwww.scrummatch.comwww.wiserbees.comwww.masteringagility.orgYerkes-Dodson: Lore, not Law — The Learning ScientistsHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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