A Scoop of Leadership
Summer’s here, and while some people dream of beach days or backyard BBQs, I’m thinking about something even more important: ice cream.
If it were up to me, I’d have it with every meal. I’m not even joking. It’s one of my favorite foods on the planet—and I treat it with the seriousness it deserves.
I’ve spent much of my life trying to be less judgmental. It’s something I coach, teach, and work on every day. But there’s one area where I can’t help myself: ice cream flavors.
When someone tells me their favorite, I immediately form an impression. Not a moral judgment, but a personality sketch. A leadership sketch.
So, I decided to have some fun and share how I see different ice cream flavors through the lens of leadership. Not scientific. Not objective. But honest. And you just might see yourself in one of these scoops.
🍦Vanilla – Classic. Reliable. Structured. You like systems, timelines, and predictable outcomes. Others rely on you to keep things steady—even when everything else is melting.
🍫Chocolate – Intense. Passionate. Unapologetically all-in. You lead with conviction, and while you can be strong-willed, your energy is magnetic. You bring heat—and heart.
🍫Chocolate Fudge Brownie – All the depth of chocolate, plus a willingness to indulge, experiment, and go big. This is what happens when you take something strong and make it even more irresistible.
🍪Cookie Dough / Cookies & Cream – Nostalgic but not boring. You’re approachable, dependable, and like to put your own spin on tradition. You earn trust quickly—and keep it.
🌿Mint Chocolate Chip – Crisp. Decisive. You have loyal fans and strong opinions. Your leadership might be a little polarizing, but it’s never bland. And you’re often the most refreshing person in the room.
☕Coffee – Sophisticated. Focused. A little bit mysterious. You thrive under pressure but don’t always let people see how much is brewing underneath.
🍓Fruit Flavors (Strawberry, Mango, etc.) – Bright. Adaptable. You bring energy to a room and find joy in unexpected places. Your leadership is often light but lasting.
🍭Cotton Candy / Bubble Gum / Sherbet – Imaginative. Playful. You challenge norms—not by force, but by being delightfully unpredictable. You’re the curveball leader every team needs.
🌰Salted Caramel / Pistachio / Swirl Combos – Complex and composed. You have the range—empathetic one moment, analytical the next. You bring nuance and versatility to the table.
🍨Rum Raisin / Moose Tracks / Pistachio – Marches to their own beat. Original, independent, and hard to pin down. You lead with instinct, not convention—and it works.
Now I’m curious:
What flavor are you?
And what do you think that says about how you lead?
Sometimes leadership inspiration doesn’t come from a book or a keynote…it comes from the freezer aisle.
Unapologetically curious.
Deliciously human.
Inspired by LIFE.
