Servant Leadership for Agile Leaders - Timothy Hull
Timothy Hull, Ph.D., is a seasoned Agile leader, coach, and servant leadership advocate with extensive experience guiding organizations through complex transformations. With a strong background in executive leadership and Agile methodologies, Tim has played a pivotal role in modernizing IT systems and implementing Agile frameworks. As a leader at the forefront of Agile adoption, he helps organizations transition from traditional development cycles to enterprise agility, fostering adaptability and innovation. Throughout his career, Tim has witnessed firsthand the challenges Scrum Masters and RTEs face in embracing authentic servant leadership. Many leaders struggle to balance Agile values with traditional corporate structures, unsure how to empower teams, remove obstacles, and lead without relying on command-and-control methods. This book was born to bridge that gap—equipping Agile leaders with the mindset, tools, and strategies needed to thrive as servant leaders. Outside of work, Tim mentors Agile professionals, speaks on leadership and Agile transformation, and continuously explores new ways to blend leadership theory with real-world execution. He also enjoys traveling the country in his RV with his wife and four cats.
GENRE: Non-Fiction, Leadership
Blurb:
In Agile methodology, leadership goes beyond just facilitating and overseeing processes; it requires service, empowerment, and influence. For Scrum Masters, Release Train Engineers (RTEs), and Agile leaders, the goal is evident: foster self-organizing teams, remove barriers, and advocate for continuous improvements. However, the ongoing challenge remains: How does one lead effectively without formal authority yet with undeniable influence?
