Magic in the Room #142: The Iceberg Model: Looking Under the Surface to be More Intentional
April 2, 2023
Intentional Leadership requires awareness of the under-the-surface factors that impact the things we notice, our choices, and our actions. In this episode of Magic in the Room, Hannah, Chris, and Luke introduce the Iceberg Model. The part of the iceberg above the surface of the water represents the things we do that are visible to the people around us. Under the surface is all the factors that influence us, starting with our personality and the things we have experienced. When we know how our experiences and personality impact us and others, we can make more intentional choices about the outcomes of our actions.
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Credits:
- This episode of Magic in the Room was recorded onsite in Big Sky, Montana
- Music by evangrimmusic.com
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