Iconic Leadership Coaching Blog

The problem is that the more responsibility we have, the more expectations people have of us, the less likely that only time management will work.

Have you ever tried a Tech Sabbath? Would you be up for it? Here’s what happened when I gave it a whirl.

Who’s your inner saboteur? The judging inner critic that is always chattering away hurling self-confidence withering comments your way?

What happens when we listen differently? More deeply?

Declare a new season and set a new direction. Keep it simple and easy, and notice how much can change.

Tips and tricks work really well when you’re changing a tire on your car or trying to train your dog, but life can be more complicated. Your emotions, your mood, your language, and your body’s messages are complex for each individual. The signals have very unique and subtle messages for you

"Do you guys want to take care of two baby kittens? They’re here in my purse. They are super small. What color kitten would you like?" I reached a hand into my purse, rummaging around as if trying to capture something small and squirming.

Spring 2021 book roundup. A quick list of three books (all very different) that I’ve enjoyed recently. There’s so much good stuff coming out that I haven’t had a chance to read yet!

It’s true. For years… YEARS… I got the same feedback from peers, managers and my team and I actively ignored it.

When you think about it, it’s a miracle that anything ever goes smoothly in this complex, ever-evolving world. Trade in your expectations of perfection for building a strategy of flexibility and resilience.

Want to understand where you need to grow? Getting feedback allows you to build on your best qualities and shore up areas where you need to build more experience. Here are a few ways to ask for feedback that are quick, easy and painless.

If you’re a manager, what are you doing to help your team members set goals that are meaningful and drive new growth? Beyond metrics, I propose three conversations to have to help ground goal setting and build a better partnership.