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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.
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💚 The Leadership Leap: Trusting Others When It Feels Impossible
There’s a moment in every leader’s journey when the weight becomes unbearable, not because the work is too much, but because the trust is...
Sarah Gruneisen
Oct 121 min read
Sanity Is Contagious: Reclaiming Leadership in a Divided World 🖤💚
We are living in an age of noise. Every headline, every algorithm, every conversation seems designed to pull us toward outrage. The more...
Sarah Gruneisen
Oct 94 min read
Suddenly, I was being asked to lead people
17 years ago, I stepped into a role that would change everything: Head of Engineering. It felt like a title draped over me like borrowed...
Sarah Gruneisen
Sep 301 min read
Unlocking the Dragon Within: A New Perspective on Leadership
I used to believe leadership was something you earned only when someone handed you a title. Manager. Director. VP. Those shiny words...
Sarah Gruneisen
Sep 283 min read
Purposeful presence is a leader’s silent superpower.
📖 Breath of the Dragon, Lesson 17: “Your presence speaks before you do—arrive in ways that elevate every space you enter.” 🐉 “Dragons...
Sarah Gruneisen
Sep 81 min read
The room was tight with weather.
💚🔥🐉 A product manager wanted to ship by Friday, “We promised the client.” Our security lead said absolutely not, “We’ll risk user...
Sarah Gruneisen
Aug 212 min read
💚🔥🐉 None of us get here alone.
The leaders I respect most can trace their path back to the people who saw their spark before they did and shielded it until it could...
Sarah Gruneisen
Aug 141 min read
Coaching for Growth: The Leadership Style That Transforms Teams
Personal growth isn’t a solo journey. Whether we’re leading teams, mentoring individuals, or coaching ourselves through challenges,...
Sarah Gruneisen
Feb 253 min read
How to Seed Growth Through Leadership Skills
Leadership isn’t just a title- it’s an approach to empowering others while continuously growing yourself. True leadership isn’t about...
Sarah Gruneisen
Feb 195 min read
🎁 Leadership: A Gift to Others and Yourself
This holiday season, I’ve been reflecting on how leadership is one of the most fantastic gifts; not just for those you lead, but for...
Sarah Gruneisen
Dec 23, 20242 min read
Preparing for Peak Season: Balancing Business Value Under Pressure
The holiday season is a time for magic and chaos. For engineering teams, peak season brings a unique challenge: balancing high demands...
Sarah Gruneisen
Dec 9, 20242 min read
Leadership, Morale, and Evidence-Based Agility: A Reflection
Today was a day of inspiration and learning. I had the privilege of participating in two powerful events that reinforced the vital...
Sarah Gruneisen
Dec 2, 20242 min read
Decided on a book title!
DM me or comment “BOOK” if your curious about what my book title will be ;-) Happy Tuesday! 💚💚💚🐉
Sarah Gruneisen
Nov 5, 20241 min read
The Relentless Flare Dragon
How to tame a narcissistic leader. 🔥 The Relentless Flare Dragon is here, closing out my 10 Worst Dragons series! This fierce creature,...
Sarah Gruneisen
Oct 10, 20241 min read
The Flashing Storm
Meet the Flashing Storm - a leader whose energy is electric and captivating, but chaotic. 🌩️🐉 This dragon brings bursts of excitement...
Sarah Gruneisen
Oct 6, 20241 min read
The 10 Worst Leadership Dragons & How to Tame Them
Thank You, Avagasso Community! 🐉💚 Over the past few days, I’ve been asking for your help in shaping the next content sprint – and you...
Sarah Gruneisen
Sep 22, 20241 min read
Respecting Each Other’s Sovereignty: Embracing Feedback with Respect
In a world full of diverse voices and perspectives, it's essential to remember one simple truth: You do not know me better than I know...
Sarah Gruneisen
Sep 16, 20242 min read
Deep Diving into Enneagram Leadership Styles - Helpers
Today’s Enneagram spotlight is on Type 2: The Helper! ❤️🔥💚 Helpers are empathetic, supportive, and deeply committed to nurturing their...
Sarah Gruneisen
Aug 27, 20241 min read
Deep Diving into Enneagram Leadership Styles - Achievers
Continuing our deep dive into the Enneagram, today we’re focusing on Type 3: The Achiever! 💪🏿🐲 Achievers are highly driven, adaptable,...
Sarah Gruneisen
Aug 26, 20241 min read
Deep Diving into Enneagram Leadership Styles - Individualists
I hope you had a lovely weekend! Today’s Enneagram focus is on Type 4: The Individualist! 🎨🐉 Individualists are deeply creative,...
Sarah Gruneisen
Aug 25, 20241 min read
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