August 22, 2025
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Have you ever felt like someone in your life always has to win, always has to be right, and somehow always leaves you doubting yourself? You may be dealing with a narcissist. And here’s the truth: you don’t need to...
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August 15, 2025
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
If you're serious about transforming your organizational culture, you must start at the top! Because when leaders change, everything changes. One of the most powerful levers for culture transformation is prioritizing executive coaching. When senior leaders engage in coaching, they...
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August 07, 2025
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
In a world where diversity is often reduced to hiring quotas and optics, truly smart organizations understand that empowerment is a system, not a slogan. They build cultures where women are not just included—they’re equipped, elevated, and essential to strategic...
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July 23, 2025
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
What unfolds when personal lapses collide with professional responsibility? The recent controversy surrounding Astronomer’s CEO and Chief People Officer has sparked a global dialogue—less about scandal, more about leadership at its fault lines. In this episode, we look beyond headlines...
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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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