July 23, 2025
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well! What unfolds when personal lapses collide with professional responsibility? The...
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July 21, 2025
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
What can be one of the most insidious threats to organizational trust: the Transparency Thief. These are leaders who disguise manipulation as openness—soliciting vulnerability not to build connection, but to gain control. Drawing from psychology, leadership studies, the fall of...
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July 15, 2025
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
At John Mattone Global, we stand by a guiding principle: “Prescription before diagnosis is malpractice.” But what does that really mean in the context of leadership coaching—and how do we accurately diagnose a leader’s strengths and blind spots? Joining us...
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July 11, 2025
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Signal-to-Noise Ratio. Originally an engineering term, SNR is about boosting the clarity of your message while reducing everything that muddles it. In a world crowded with opinions, posturing, and constant input, your ability to focus the signal—your values, vision, and...
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July 04, 2025
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
What is one of the most overlooked threats to leadership effectiveness: Blind Spots. These aren’t flaws of intelligence, character, or intention—they’re gaps in self-awareness that quietly derail progress, erode trust, and limit impact. In short, they are just the angles...
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June 24, 2025
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Consider a leader who consistently commands attention in meetings—someone whose presence inspires action, fosters connection, and drives results. What sets these individuals apart and ensures their voices are heard and respected? While nonverbal cues such as posture and eye contact...
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June 22, 2025
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
What sets great leaders apart from the mediocre? It’s not the title—they often hold the same one. The real difference lies in how they show up when it matters most: in moments of discomfort, uncertainty, and challenge. Great leaders dare...
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June 13, 2025
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Leadership, when it counts, is less about bravado, more about belief. Major Dick Winters was a highly respected leader known for his calm, decisive, and principled approach to leadership. Major Winters was a man who led with conviction, composure, and...
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June 04, 2025
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
In modern workplaces, there are employees who consistently exhibit entitled, demanding, or overly critical behavior. Commonly referred to as “Workplace Karens” (a cultural term stemming from internet slang), these individuals often create friction within teams by resisting change, escalating minor...
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May 28, 2025
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Let's ask the question that’s been whispered in boardrooms and sidestepped in leadership circles: Why do so many executives avoid executive coaching? For some, it’s the fear of vulnerability—admitting they don’t have all the answers. For others, it’s the misconception...
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