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Episode 351September 6, 2025

351: The Leadership Divide: Fear vs. Aspiration — Part 1: The High Cost of Fear

Rich BaronMaikel Bailey
Rich Baron & Maikel Bailey

Episode Notes

The first in a two-part series on a powerful leadership contrast: Aspirational Leadership vs. Fear-Driven Leadership.

In this opening conversation, we’re taking a deep dive into fear-driven leadership—what it looks like, how it shows up in organizations, and the impact it has on both culture and performance. Fear may create short-term compliance, but it erodes trust, stifles innovation, and leaves lasting damage to people and organizations alike.

Simply put, "Fear Rules, Vision Leads."

Over the next two episodes, we’ll unpack the dangers of leading through fear and contrast them with the transformative potential of aspirational leadership. By the end of this series, you’ll not only recognize the difference but also walk away with insights to elevate your own leadership journey.

Join Rich and Maikel as we start by shining a light on fear-driven leadership—where it begins, how it spreads, and why it ultimately falls short on this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT.

Leaders, Lead Well!

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About the Hosts

Rich Baron

Rich Baron

Chief Operating Officer & Master Certified IL Coach

Master Certified IL Executive Coach, Lean Six Sigma, 100% Customer Retention (2006-2019)

As JMG's Chief Operating Officer and a Master Certified Intelligent Leadership Executive Coach, Rich brings diverse expertise in cultural transformation, operational leadership, and coaching leaders from emerging talent to CEOs.

Maikel Bailey

Maikel Bailey

Master Certified IL Executive Coach

Master Certified IL Executive Coach

Maikel Bailey is a Master Certified Intelligent Leadership Executive Coach with extensive experience in executive leadership, cultural transformation, and emerging leader development.

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