February 22, 2024
				
					Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey				
			 
			There are a lot of Executive Coaches out there.  Some say that the market is saturated, but they're wrong. The simple fact of the matter is that there are not enough extraordinary coaches in practice today.  To be an effective...
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				February 14, 2024
				
					Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey				
			 
			The Golden Rule - the moral precept that asks us to treat others as we would like others to treat ourselves. A simple concept that seems to be all but a thing of the past. As a society, this is...
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				February 08, 2024
				
					Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey				
			 
			To be honest, when it comes to AI, Isaac Asimov comes to mind with his book, I, Robot. With the three primary laws of robotics, along with the movie starring Will Smith, AI seemed to be far-flung and futuristic.  Never...
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				February 05, 2024
				
					Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey				
			 
			While the traditional characteristics of physical strength and dominance may still hold some relevance, many companies are now focusing on a more nuanced understanding of leadership. The modern definition of an "Alpha" leader encompasses a broader range of qualities beyond...
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				January 31, 2024
				
					Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey				
			 
			Approximately 70% of all senior executives are considered Alphas, making them an integral part of modern corporations. The term "alpha" derives from the first letter of the Greek alphabet (Α, α), symbolizing dominance in a given field. Attaining the top...
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				January 23, 2024
				
					Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey				
			 
			A prevalent statement you often come across is, "HR serves the company, not the employees." This statement holds true! However, it does not imply that HR is inherently untrustworthy or that you should anticipate them to be confrontational when seeking...
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				January 19, 2024
				
					Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey				
			 
			Mistakes are an inherent part of life, and they have the power to shape us positively if we choose to perceive them that way. Instead of fearing or avoiding mistakes, we should embrace them as valuable lessons in our journey...
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				January 12, 2024
				
					Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey				
			 
			Executive Presence (EP) is a fairly recent term that outlines the perceived qualities of what a senior manager or C-Suite executive must have. Up-and-coming leaders have long been told that to be considered for these roles, they must demonstrate “Executive...
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				January 08, 2024
				
					Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey				
			 
			Globally, leadership challenges today are an existential one. When faced with crises, we humans tend to default to our muscle memory, that is, do it because that is how we have always done it. But how we have led in...
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				January 05, 2024
				
					Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey				
			 
			There are two fundamental motivators in life – fears (kinds of abandonment) and aspirations (desires).  Our fears encourage us to operate by strategies and tactics of avoidance that diminish who we are, our talents, options, and possible opportunities.This life strategy...
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