Sips and Stories with Dawn

Which Version of HER Is Acceptable Here?

Which Version of HER Is Acceptable Here?

Published on: 03/10/2026

Decisive, but not abrasive. Warm, but not soft.

When Availability Becomes a Leadership Standard

When Availability Becomes a Leadership Standard

Published on: 26/09/2026

When did “committed” start meaning “always available”?

Who Is Expected to Carry the Room?

Who Is Expected to Carry the Room?

Published on: 19/09/2026

You know the person. She notices that two people have stopped talking to each other. She realizes the new employee isn’t finding her footing.

When “She Can Handle It” Becomes the Expectation

When “She Can Handle It” Becomes the Expectation

Published on: 12/09/2026

Why does so much of the added work keep landing on the same capable person?