About John Mattone & John Mattone Global
Changing the World One Leader, One Organization at a Time®
Unlock Your Leadership Greatness
Equipping leaders, transforming organizations, and shaping the future through Intelligent Leadership®
Exceptional leadership is not just about managing challenges. It is about building a legacy through character. The leaders who change organizations do so from the inside out: they strengthen their inner core first, and the results follow.
At John Mattone Global, we believe every leader can become the absolute best leader they are capable of being. The Intelligent Leadership methodology gives you the frameworks and the honest feedback to get there. When your inner core is strong, everything else falls into place.
Awards & Recognition
Our Purpose: The Foundation of Intelligent Leadership®
John Mattone Global exists to transform leaders, future leaders, and organizations into their best selves. Through coaching, speaking, retreats, workshops, culture transformation initiatives, and an ICF-accredited coach certification program recognized among the best in the world, we work to touch hearts, inspire minds, and build leaders worth following.
At the core of this transformation is the Intelligent Leadership® (IL) Code, a framework that equips leaders to act with purpose and courage:
The IL Code
Think Different & Think Big
Push boundaries and envision greatness.
The Vulnerability Decision
Choose openness and authenticity as a pathway to growth.
Apply Gifts & Address Gaps
Amplify strengths while overcoming weaknesses.
Courageously Execute with Passion, Precision, and Pride
Deliver results with purpose and excellence.
Be Vigilant
Stay focused and aligned to your goals.
Course-Correct
Embrace flexibility and refine your approach.
Duty Mindset
Lead with responsibility, inspiring others through your example.
This is not just a philosophy. It is a way of being. We model these principles in everything we do, and we hold the leaders we work with to the same standard: integrity first, authenticity always, and a commitment to leaving things better than we found them.
Trusted by the World's Best
Improving Lives Forever.
“John has composed the go-to guide for leaders, new and experienced. He has distilled his wisdom into easy-to-follow modules for leaders to be both effective and inspiring. He covers everything from self-concept, influencing others, daily skills, development, culture, and courage. This book should sit on every leader's desk.”
Dr. Marcia Reynolds
author, The Discomfort Zone: How Leaders Turn Difficult Conversations into Breakthroughs
“This fast-moving, practical book shows you how to take complete charge of your life, achieve your goals, and get more done than ever before.”
Brian Tracy
author, How the Best Leaders Lead
“John Mattone understands that truly great leadership always starts on the inside. More than that, John is a master of helping people discover and cultivate their innate leadership potential through advice that is both practical and profound.”
Deepak Chopra
author, "You Are the Universe"
“John Mattone has helped some of the world's most influential leaders. And he can do the same for you, if you let him.”
Marshall Goldsmith
author, The New York Times best-sellers "MOJO," "What Got You Here Won't Get You There" and "Triggers."
Our Mission
Equipping Leaders to Transform
Our mission is direct: help leaders and organizations produce measurable results by strengthening both the inner core (character, values, emotional maturity) and the outer core (skills, leadership competencies). Character drives competence. That is where every engagement begins.
John Mattone's frameworks are built on 30+ years of research and coaching at the highest levels of global business. They give leaders the self-awareness to see clearly, the tools to act decisively, and the character to sustain it.
Our Vision
A World of Thriving Leaders
We work toward a world where every leader operates from a strong inner core: clear in character, deliberate in action, and prepared to leave something real behind. When leaders grow this way, their organizations grow with them.
Guiding Principles for Leadership Transformation
Live Honorably
Uphold integrity, fulfill commitments, and treat others with dignity.
Act Selflessly
Prioritize relationships, serve others with empathy, and lead with humility.
Give Our Best
Strive for excellence every day: intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
Be Vulnerable
Embrace feedback, innovate courageously, and evolve into your best self.
“Success has nothing to do with money, titles and possessions; success is only about committing every day to becoming the absolute best you can be.”
A Few of JMG's Clients
The Story of John Mattone: Leadership's Trusted Guide
John Mattone is the world's #1 executive coach, recognized six times (2019-2026) by Globalgurus.org. Through the Intelligent Leadership® (IL) framework he created, his work has reached more than 1,000,000 leaders and thousands of organizations across 55 countries. Industry titans, heads of state, and the next generation of business leaders come to John for one reason: the IL methodology produces results that coaching built on generic competency models simply cannot.
Throughout his distinguished career, John has been the trusted executive coach to icons like Steve Jobs and Roger Enrico, the former CEO of PepsiCo. His influence extends across the highest levels of business and government, advising leaders such as former Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi, top officials from the U.S. White House, and senior government figures in the UAE, Colombia, and Saudi Arabia. Experience John firsthand at one of his keynote speaking and workshop events, or preview John Mattone's perspectives on leadership to understand the ideas that have shaped a generation of executives.
John's philosophy draws on timeless leadership wisdom. His blog post on Confucius and the principles of authentic leadership illustrates how ancient insights continue to inform modern executive development.
His clients include some of the most influential figures in global business, including Yasir Al-Rumayyan (Governor of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Chairman of Saudi Aramco and LIV Golf), Evelina Vougessis Machas (Board Member at Hertz), Tim Herbert (Founder and Chairman of Inspire Medical Systems), and H.E. Mansoor Al Mansoori (Chairman of the Department of Health-Abu Dhabi).
Beyond established executives, John and his firm, John Mattone Global (JMG), mentor the next generation of millennial disruptors: visionary leaders in crypto, renewable energy, and space exploration. His impact is reinforced by his authorship of 11 books, including five bestsellers such as Intelligent Leadership and The Intelligent Leader. His methodologies set the standard for the industry, backed by 18 registered trademarks and a globally recognized executive coaching certification program accredited by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Testimonials
“My work with ILEC resulted in real behavioral change, improved results, and a more effective organization. It has had a huge impact on me, my team, and our success.”
“My ILEC coach brought my self-awareness to a whole new level, allowing me to define my career purpose and transform as both a leader and a person.”
“With ILEC's guidance, I reached my goal of becoming a VP seven years earlier than expected. My coach gave me clear vision, confidence, and tools to make my goals achievable.”
“Working with ILEC gave me a roadmap for my career goals, clarity on my strengths and weaknesses, and a deeper understanding of what makes me the leader I am today.”
“My ILEC coach was one of the most inspirational people I've ever met in business, helping me crystallize my development areas and build a purposeful action plan.”
“Thanks to ILEC's structured coaching process, our senior leadership team is not only stronger but more aligned and prepared to tackle our challenges together.”
John's Background
John Mattone's journey is rooted in a legacy of resilience, sacrifice, and hard work. Growing up in an Italian-American family that overcame adversity and instilled values of integrity and perseverance, John learned early on the importance of character and grit, qualities that would shape his career and leadership philosophy.
With a Bachelor of Science in Management and Organizational Behavior from Babson College and a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from the University of Central Florida, John's academic foundation laid the groundwork for his mission to transform leadership worldwide.
A Personal Touch
Outside of his professional achievements, John is a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Married to his high school sweetheart, Gayle, for over 46 years, they share a passion for cycling and family time. A proud alum of Babson College, John also fondly recalls his time playing basketball in Europe as part of the Oxford Rhodes Scholar team. This formative experience taught him the value of teamwork and discipline.
John Mattone's story is not just about achievement. It is about living with purpose and choosing, every day, to be an example for others to follow.
The Legacy of Intelligent Leadership®
John Mattone pioneered the Intelligent Leadership® (IL) Process: an integrated, inside-out approach that develops the whole leader. The methodology builds the inner core (character, values, and emotional maturity) and the outer core (skills and leadership competencies) together, because character drives competence. The IL Code is now a reference point for leadership excellence across Fortune 500 boardrooms, government offices, and professional sports.
Frameworks like the Stealth Cultural Transformation Model® and assessments like the Mattone Leadership Enneagram Inventory® (MLEI) give leaders and organizations a precise starting point. Behavior change follows because the diagnosis is accurate. The transformation is real because it begins inside.
Recognized Excellence and Thought Leadership
- •Named the world's #1 executive coach by Globalgurus.org six times over (2019-2026).
- •Inducted into the Corps D'Elite (Hall of Fame) by Globalgurus.org for lifetime achievement (2025).
- •Finalist for the prestigious Thinkers50 Leadership Award in 2017.
- •Lifetime Achievement Award recipient from Trust Across America in 2021.
- •As a keynote speaker, shared stages with Richard Branson, Steve Forbes, and Steve Wozniak.
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A Heart for Giving Back
Beyond his professional achievements, John and his wife Gayle are committed to philanthropy. They've established two endowed scholarships at the University of Central Florida:
The John Mattone Graduate Fund for Leadership & Coaching
Supporting graduate students in Industrial/Organizational Psychology.
The Mattone Family Endowed Scholarship
Promoting academic excellence in leadership studies.
John's personal journey, shaped by values of resilience, self-sacrifice, and hard work, continues to inspire his mission to transform leaders and organizations worldwide.
Leadership Beyond the Office
When John isn't coaching or speaking, he enjoys an active life with Gayle, his wife of over 46 years. Together, they share a passion for cycling and often travel to spend time with their four children and eight grandchildren.
John's story is a testament to his belief that great leaders are not born. They are made through intentional growth, unwavering commitment, and a dedication to leaving the world better than they found it.
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Awards and Recognition for John Mattone and John Mattone Global
Globalgurus.org has inducted John Mattone into the Corps D'Elite (Hall of Fame) for lifetime achievement in leadership and executive coaching (2025)
Fox Interviewer recognizes John Mattone as the world's #1 executive coach (2024)
Thinkers50 and Coaching.com recognize John Mattone as one of the world's leading executive coaches (2024)
Thinkers50 names John Mattone as one of eight finalists for the prestigious 2017 Thinkers50 Leadership Award, recognizing the world's top leadership authority and thinker
Trust Across America awards John Mattone the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award (2021)
Globalgurus.org has recognized JMG Master IL Executive Coach, Dr. Aldo Civico, as the world's #5 leadership authority (2025)
Globalgurus.org has recognized JMG Master IL Executive Coach, Mark Nation, as the world's #11 executive coach (2025)
Feedspot has recognized John Mattone Global's website and executive coaching blog as #1 (2017-2025)
Feedspot has recognized John Mattone Global's podcast Mainline ACT as #1-#3 (2021-2025)
GROWJO recognizes JMG as one of the fastest growing companies in the world and #11 fastest growing in the training industry (Spring 2025)
Globalgurus.org has recognized JMG's Intelligent Leadership certification program as the world's #1 executive coaching training program (2025 & 2026)
Globalgurus.org has recognized JMG's Intelligent Leadership program as the world's #2 leadership training program (2025 & 2026)
Soundview selects The Intelligent Leader as a 2020 Best Business Book
United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded John Mattone Global with an industry-leading 18 registered trademarks
International Coaching Federation (ICF) has approved and accredited JMG's Intelligent Leadership certification program with an industry leading 192 credits
The University of Central Florida (UCF) honors John Mattone with the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Department of Psychology
Stats N Data recognizes John Mattone Global as one of the top 10 global executive and leadership coaching firms (2024)
Worldwide Market Reports recognizes John Mattone Global as one of the top 10 global executive and leadership coaching firms (2023)
Infinity Business Insights recognizes John Mattone Global as one of the top 10 global executive and leadership coaching firms (2025)