Give Yourself Grace Because 2025 Kicked Everyone's Ass

Bob calls it the worst tech job market in 45 years. Josh has been grinding harder than ever with a slower pipeline. In this raw year-in-review episode, the hosts share what's actually helped them survive 2025—human networking over LinkedIn vanity metrics, community over isolation, and resilience over despair. Plus: Bob announces he's quitting the Scrum Alliance and both hosts call out the AI bandwagon for what it is. Stay Connected and Informed with Our Newsletters Josh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse" Dive deeper into the world of Agile leadership and management with Josh Anderson's "Leadership Lighthouse." This bi-weekly newsletter offers insights, tips, and personal stories to help you navigate the complexities of leadership in today's fast-paced tech environment. Whether you're a new manager or a seasoned leader, you'll find valuable guidance and practical advice to enhance your leadership skills.

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Give Yourself Grace Because 2025 Kicked Everyone's Ass is an episode from Meta-Cast, an agile podcast by Josh Anderson.

This episode is 33:38 long.

This episode was published on Dec 29, 2025.

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