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The Avagasso Blog
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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💚🔥🐉 From Agile Coach to Director - The Dragon’s Path of Growth
Some students stay with you long after the program ends. Mike Sousa is one of them. He first joined my Liberating Structures Immersion,...
Sarah Gruneisen
Oct 71 min read
💚🔥🐉 A Weekend Blessing
May you walk into every space this weekend with presence that lifts the room, not by what you say, but by who you are. May your...
Sarah Gruneisen
Sep 121 min read
❤️🔥💚🔥🔥🔥🐉 When service leads, impact multiplies
Last week I wrote about loyalty, how trust is built not in grand gestures, but in the rhythm of small daily acts, and how loyalty must be...
Sarah Gruneisen
Aug 312 min read
Planning the Perfect Release Party
Some minor fixes then it’s time to plan the release party! A release party is a celebration of hard work. You have put in countless...
Sarah Gruneisen
Jun 213 min read
Turning Feedback into Growth Opportunities
❤️🔥 What if feedback wasn’t about criticism, but about shared values and thriving together? I believe feedback is always rooted in...
Sarah Gruneisen
Dec 4, 20242 min read
The Silent Shadow
Meet the Silent Shadow, a leader who retreats into silence, leaving their team craving feedback and direction. The result? Uncertainty,...
Sarah Gruneisen
Sep 25, 20241 min read
Assumptions Make an ASS of U and ME: The Dragon’s Guide to Clarity and Understanding
🫏🐉 We’ve all heard the saying: “Assumptions make an ASS of U and ME.” It’s a lighthearted phrase, but it carries a serious truth. ...
Sarah Gruneisen
Sep 11, 20242 min read
Clear Boundaries are Kind: The Dragon’s Guide to Respectful Spaces
🪨🐉 Think of a dragon carefully marking its territory, not out of hostility but out of respect – for itself and for those around it. ...
Sarah Gruneisen
Sep 3, 20241 min read
Surface-level behaviors can be misleading: Story of a Bold Introvert and Shy Extrovert
This story is about understanding that surface-level behaviors can be misleading and that it's crucial to look deeper to appreciate the...
Sarah Gruneisen
Jul 15, 20248 min read
Unleashing Collective Genius: Transformative Collaboration in the Digital Age
Embracing change, fostering innovation, and empowering collaboration are more than just objectives at the heart of dynamic teamwork -...
Sarah Gruneisen
Mar 10, 20241 min read
DISC Communication Styles
Understanding and adapting to diverse communication styles can significantly improve interpersonal interactions and leadership...
Sarah Gruneisen
Feb 20, 20241 min read
The synergistic power of storytelling and vulnerability in leadership
"Were it not for the storyteller, civilization would destroy itself" - Albert Camus Embarking on a journey from software engineer to...
Sarah Gruneisen
Feb 12, 20242 min read
Tools to transform team dynamics
In the realm of tech, where innovation thrives and challenges are constant, there's a powerful, often untapped force that can transform...
Sarah Gruneisen
Jan 21, 20241 min read
Here’s how to get 35% better financial performance …
🔥 Let’s dive deep into Hofstede's cultural dimensions and the challenges and opportunities each presents in team settings. Plus, let’s...
Sarah Gruneisen
Oct 31, 20231 min read
You have the power to Empower Your Teams Through Trust
Navigating the dynamics of team management can be as complex as understanding a dragon's nature. My latest carousel dives deep into the...
Sarah Gruneisen
Oct 25, 20231 min read
Discover the Power of Mindful Facilitation in Engineering and Beyond
In this episode (<5m long), we delve deep into the unseen dynamics of engineering meetings and the challenges of ensuring every voice...
Sarah Gruneisen
Oct 13, 20231 min read
12 Ways Leaders Can Be More Inclusive
Have you ever asked your team if they feel genuinely included? What if you were met with complete silence... no response, just a gaping...
Sarah Gruneisen
Sep 27, 20231 min read
It's not enough just to have wings; the sky must also be safe.
🐲 Empowerment isn't just finding your wings; it's the liberation to fly fearlessly like the dragons of legend. Often, when we talk about...
Sarah Gruneisen
Sep 22, 20231 min read
Unlock your potential, soar like a dragon, and leave a lasting imprint of gratitude and positivity.
Today is World Gratitude Day & International Day of Peace! Let’s explore A Dragon's Flight Through Community and Growth! 💚 As we reflect...
Sarah Gruneisen
Sep 22, 20231 min read
I’m a reformer!
I've always believed in the incredible potential for change within us, just like the mighty dragons that breathe fire and shape their...
Sarah Gruneisen
Aug 18, 20231 min read
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