https://www.abigailwiebenson.com/blog daily 0.75 2020-08-31 https://www.abigailwiebenson.com/blog/beach-ball-awareness monthly 0.5 2020-07-10 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ee3a74a11fef15a4e5e96af/t/5eec93b9125197640865947b/1592562665039/Screen+Shot+2020-06-19+at+12.29.48.png Blog - Beach Ball Awareness https://www.abigailwiebenson.com/blog/people-dont-care-how-much-you-know-until-they-know-how-much-you-care monthly 0.5 2020-08-31 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ee3a74a11fef15a4e5e96af/t/5f4d45a04458210768cf5cd4/1598899623115/Blog%252B%2525232.jpg Blog - People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care…. https://www.abigailwiebenson.com/about daily 0.75 2020-08-31 https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ee3a74a11fef15a4e5e96af/t/5f01ac9f1476c808715d0c18/1593945418443/untitledshoot-083-Edit.jpg About - A bit about me…. Having lived in our turbulent and fascinating nation’s capital since 1968, I’ve witnessed a good deal of history in the making. Washington is also a city of vibrant neighborhoods, including mine, Dupont Circle. Ten blocks from the White House, my late husband and I raised our three sons – now grown with children of their own -- in a house he redesigned inside to feel like a Colorado cabin. The vicissitudes of life have brought me the enlightened pleasure of exploring cultures here and abroad, including living for a formative year in Hong Kong. Sudden widowhood in 2003 was a crucible moment. It allowed me to assess what matters, find inner resources and go forward with purpose and intention. After heading a progressive independent school for 19 extraordinary years, I stepped down and rewired my life by investing a year in 2008-09 to become a certified leadership coach. It’s a practice that suits, excites and fulfills me – and brings me hope for the future. 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Her TED talks and Podcasts are quick ways to experience her style and wisdom. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ee3a74a11fef15a4e5e96af/5ee7ebdebe2c546850fd74c0/5ee7ef13be2c546850fe2833/1594115925194/Design+thinking+for+school+leaders.jpg Resources Meaty and accessible, the authors convincingly describe the intentional benefits of a design thinking mindset in leadership. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ee3a74a11fef15a4e5e96af/5ee7ebdebe2c546850fd74c0/5ee7ef134272d276b060d98e/1593946737062/Hard+conversations+unpacked.jpg Resources There is no one, except Susan Scott, who has more on-the-ground experience with and expertise about leading intentional conversations. 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There is much to learn, informing our “call to action”. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ee3a74a11fef15a4e5e96af/5ee7ebdebe2c546850fd74c0/5ee7ef149657c706485463e2/1593946725542/the+art+of+coaching+teams.jpg.jpg Resources Elena is without peer for a boots-on-the-ground leadership coach as well as someone who fundamentally understands equity. While all her books are valuable and exquisitely written, I find this one my go-to for practical ways to approach the permutations of basic leadership. She also has a monthly blog worth paying attention to. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5ee3a74a11fef15a4e5e96af/5ee7ebdebe2c546850fd74c0/5ee7ef1545a1d73fa27e2683/1593946716694/To+Sell+is+Human%2C+Dan+Pink.jpg Resources Understanding the role that creating and maintaining trusting relationships plays is fundamental to successful, collaborative leadership. All of Dan Pink’s books are valuable. 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