Embracing the Whole Person: We Cannot Pick and Choose Traits Like Shopping at a Grocery Store
🛒🐉 Just as we cannot expect a dragon to change its scales or its unique breath on command, we cannot pick and choose the traits we want...
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The Avagasso Blog:
Draig Insights
The Welsh word 'draig' means dragon, but also 'warrior' or 'leader'.
In the Avagasso blog, we delve deep into our power as warriors and leaders to share our insights, musings, experiences, and wisdom with our fellow dragons who are seeking to unlock their power and expand their inner and outer worlds.
So, read on, my courageous leader...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Jul 22
- 1 min
The Transformative Power of Empathy in “Sociopath: A Memoir, Patric Gagne, PHD”
Recently, I read into a powerful memoir that deeply resonated with my journey in understanding human behavior and leadership. The...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Jul 17
- 2 min
The Dual Nature of Dragons: 20 Pairs, 20 Unique Motivations
Did you have a bad experience with a helper (a needy martyr) that left you judging other helpers unfairly? As leaders, it's crucial to...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Apr 27
- 1 min
Empathy Beyond Borders: Aya’s Asylum Odyssey
On this day of celebration, I want us to think of those suffering in our midsts (here is an animation I made as requested by my daughter,...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Mar 20
- 3 min
Lyria’s Odyssey - Chapter 12: The Harmony of Fire and Heart: Lyria’s Balanced Leadership
As Lyria and her allies reveled in their victory over the Crystal Tempest, a new challenge loomed on the horizon. The realms, now...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Mar 5
- 2 min
Dragon Dynamics: Navigating Remote Work Across Diverse Team Member Styles
A notable statistic around remote work highlights that 94% of employees feel their work productivity is the same or higher than before...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Feb 23
- 1 min
Diversity Masterpiece
Just as a masterpiece cannot be painted with a single shade, our collective masterpiece thrives on the multitude of experiences and...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Feb 15
- 1 min
Pyra’s Transformation: A Journey of Inclusivity and Leadership
Storytelling appeals to all types of learners by providing visual, auditory, and kinesthetic elements, making stories memorable and...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Feb 4
- 2 min
Transforming Diversity & Inclusion into Business Success: A 10-Year Growth Roadmap
Envision a future where a commitment to diversity and inclusion elevates a company's profit from $1,000,000 to a remarkable $2,229,206 in...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Jan 22
- 2 min
Empathy for leaders
In my journey from software engineer to leader (and many roles in between), I've often been the fiery dragon that challenges the norm,...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Jan 17
- 2 min
Life Outside These Office Walls
In the whirlwind of deadlines, meetings, and project milestones, it’s easy to forget a simple yet profound truth: 💚 Every team member...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Dec 12, 2023
- 2 min
Lyria's Odyssey - Chapter 7: "The Vale of Vulnerability"
Lyria, our courageous dragon, ventured into the mystical Vale of Vulnerability. This hidden valley, shrouded in a mist of tender...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Nov 24, 2023
- 1 min
Happy Thanksgiving
Yesterday, while many were gathering around tables filled with festive flavors, I found myself deep in joyful anticipation. 💚 Tonight,...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Nov 7, 2023
- 1 min
Are there any biases you think might be influencing your decisions?
🐲 Discover the Dragon’s Path to Inclusive Decision-Making Are you navigating the labyrinth of leadership decisions with the wisdom of a...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Nov 4, 2023
- 1 min
As the Dutch say, “ Do Normaal”! Or???
Embark on a reflective journey with me in my latest Dragon Tales episode, where I weave through the cultural landscapes that have richly...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Oct 10, 2023
- 2 min
Current and Aspiring Leaders, how to get your teams to make decisions 2X faster
Current and Aspiring Leaders, how to get your teams to make decisions 2X faster and deliver 60% better results. Embracing diversity and...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Oct 3, 2023
- 2 min
This conversation needs to happen ...
and it is close to my heart and experience. Yesterday, as I stood amidst a sea of predominantly white, middle-aged men at a DevOps...
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Sarah Gruneisen
- Sep 15, 2023
- 2 min
"Americans are superficial, self-focused, or even overly talkative."
I've had the privilege of living in the United States and Switzerland, experiencing firsthand the beautiful tapestry of human diversity....
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