Individual Contributor to Manager | Sparkgrowth Consulting

Parody of the "This Is Fine" cartoon dog: a hatted dog sits in a burning room holding a glass of water, a mug reading "Probably not fine" beside it, while a magenta-haired woman in a business suit waves from a sunny open doorway. Her speech bubble says she'll teach it how to NOT start fires.

I Teach Fire Prevention to People Whose Houses Are On Fire: Firefighting Culture at Work

A leadership class with applicable tools + a leader willing to pull back for a moment to try a new tool = bigger and stronger firefighting tools alongside fewer and smaller fires.

Shaunia Scales

Jun 155 min read

Woman with glasses in a blazer sits at a desk, hands clasped, appearing thoughtful. Background features a brick wall and office setting.

The Promotion Paradox: They gave you a title, but they forgot the map.

I was promoted in my early twenties to lead a team whose average age was over 45. I did what most new leaders do: I performed my expertise loudly and enthusiastically. It did not go well. Here's what I learned from an ugly cry and a very honest friend.

Shaunia Scales

May 185 min read