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Iowa Nice vs. Iowa Kind: Why Niceness Can Get in the Way of Kind Leadership
Niceness is polite on the surface, but it tends to avoid discomfort. It keeps things pleasant. It smooths over tension. It excels at small talk and surface-level connection. But difficult conversations? Disagreement? Diverging perspectives? Niceness will differ to safer topics like the weather or last night’s game.
Feb 165 min read


Here for your Small Wins
What’s your big and daunting thing that you know you need to tackle, one step at a time? What’s the project, goal, or intention for 2026 that feels important to your vision and your desires?
Jan 153 min read


Are You Ready to Rise Above Us vs. Them?
Their mission is both simple and profound: to rise above “us vs. them” thinking and build solutions together. They equip people with tools to uncover shared values, find hidden common ground, and work toward lasting solutions that reflect the will of the people, rather than just the loudest voices.
Nov 19, 20252 min read


What if we don't need more self-help?
At Allie Jones Consulting, this belief runs deep. How we gather matters. Whether it’s a board meeting, a client check-in, or a community roundtable, the way we design our time together shapes how seen, safe, and supported people feel—and how effective we can be.
Oct 22, 20252 min read
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