Noble Metal Leadership: Why Grounded Leaders Stabilize Their Environments Leadership is often described in terms of skills, personality, or strategy. But underneath all of that is something more fundamental: how... read more →
One of the core assumptions of Bowen Family Systems Theory is simple but not always easy to live out: people do not function as isolated individuals. As John Donne said,... read more →
Holiday Magic I love the holidays. And I got to do one of my favorite things last week – walk down Michigan Ave. in my new hometown of Chicago during... read more →
It’s that season again. And I’m not referring to the holidays! Performance reviews are here for many organizations. So, why is it so hard sometimes? It might be that: They... read more →
“We need to improve communication.” It’s a refrain we hear constantly, from large to even small organizations. But what does that really mean? Too often, the problem isn’t the message... read more →
I’ve always considered myself a lifelong learner. If I could pay to go back to college just to sit in on lectures - any lectures - I would. There’s something... read more →
As leadership coaches, we often find ourselves sitting with questions that don’t have easy answers. One that continues to surface in our conversations is this: Are there natural laws -... read more →
At Iridium Leadership, we’ve been thinking a lot about what really makes for a great hire. Skills and experience are essential. But more often than not, it’s a person’s mindset that... read more →
In nearly every leadership workshop I facilitate, I begin with a values exercise. I hand out a list of 52 values - things like achievement, compassion, innovation, loyalty - and... read more →
What is the Four Learning Styles Assessment? The Four Learning Styles Assessment is a powerful tool designed to help you understand how you prefer to absorb, process, and engage with... read more →