By John Coe I know what you're thinking before you even say it. We're sitting in some coffee shop near Farragut Square, or maybe you've caught me between podcast recordings, and you're about to ask me about cap rates, deal velocity, how to position yourself for that VP role everyone's eyeing. Real questions. Practical questions. The kind that get you somewhere. And then I'm going to tell you we need to talk about your shadow first. Looking in the mirror to understand your sha

Welcome back to A Year of Fearless Ethical Leadership , part of the Iconic Journey in CRE  series. After more than 140 conversations with the guests on the Icons of DC Area Real Estate  podcast—leaders who’ve weathered markets, grown firms, and led people—I’ve noticed a recurring theme: real, sustainable success isn’t about working the angles. It’s about growing well , not just growing fast. A determined young professional ascends the career ladder, symbolizing growth and amb