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The Software Process and Measurement Cast 432 begins with an essay on the impact of leadership types on adopting and sustaining Agile. \xa0Leadership style has a direct impact on an organization\u2019s ability to adopt and sustain Agile. \xa0Some leadership styles are more supportive, while others evoke more of a response that is epitomized by locking feral cats and dogs in a room (nobody wins). Next up, Jeremy Berriault brings his QA Corner to the cast to discuss surprises in QA testing. \xa0Visit Jeremy's blog at \xa0Next we will have a column from The Software Sensei, Kim Pries. \xa0Kim discusses the holy trinity of forethought, execution and follow through. Reach out to Kim on . Last, but not least, Jon M Quigley brings his column, the Alpha and Omega of Product Development, to the Cast. In this segment, Jon discusses on-boarding. On-boarding new people is critical even if the person is just joining from another team down the hall. \xa0One of the places you can find Jon is at . Re-Read Saturday News This week, we tackle Chapter 5 in Carol Dweck\u2019s : The New Psychology of Success (buy your copy and read along). \xa0In Chapter 5, Dweck uses examples from the business world to illustrate and elaborate on fixed and growth mindsets. Every week we discuss a chapter then consider the implications of what we have \u201cread\u201d from the point of view of someone pursuing an organizational transformation and also how to use the material when coaching teams. \xa0 Remember to buy a copy of Carol Dweck\u2019s and read along! Visit the to participate in this and previous re-reads. Feedback on SPaMCAST 428 with Mark Bojeun. \xa0Dan \xa0Stafford \xa0wrote to Mark and said, \u201c Great talk Mark, insightful as ever. \xa0Open and honest communication is such an important tenet.\u201d \xa0\xa0() Do you have thoughts and comments you would like to share? \xa0Email us at Next SPaMCAST In the Software Process and Measurement Cast, Jeff Dalton returns to discuss holacracy. \xa0Jeff has implemented holacracy in his own firm and others \xa0and has a lot to share about this exciting form of management and leadership. Shameless Ad for my book! co-authored by Murali Chematuri and myself and published by J. Ross Publishing. We have received unsolicited reviews like the following: \u201cThis book will prove that software projects should not be a tedious process, for you or your team.\u201d Support SPaMCAST by buying the book nglish and Chinese.