June 16, 2024
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Reflection is the well-kept secret of effective leadership. Although some people are naturally more introspective than others, everyone can improve his or her ability to reflect, and therefore to grow and learn. Effective leaders step back, reflect, and understand their...
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June 13, 2024
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
In this ongoing series, we explore case studies that examine the impact of personal character on leadership. We delve into how perseverance and resolve can steer you through crises, and conversely, how avarice and deceit can foster a harmful work...
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June 04, 2024
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Diversity in both work and life encourages the exploration of different viewpoints, stimulates innovation and creativity, and enhances problem-solving and decision-making processes. Through diversity, our preferences, lifestyles, upbringings, and backgrounds shape who we are and allow us to bring a...
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May 30, 2024
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Great leaders are often celebrated for their achievements. However, it’s the challenges and setbacks they face that truly distinguish the good from the great. It is through dealing with fear, uncertainty, frustration, and failure that leaders gain valuable lessons. These...
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May 21, 2024
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
You've read every book on the subject, attended every seminar, listened to every podcast, and have the mug and t-shirt to prove it. You consider yourself well-read and wise beyond your years, but do you know how to apply that...
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May 15, 2024
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
How often in our conversations do we hold up just short of telling the other person, or persons, everything they need to hear? It may be a painful part of the conversation we hesitate to approach for fear of offending...
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May 08, 2024
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Being an Achiever is not easy, especially these days. That is to say, striving to be truly excellent and exceptional at something is difficult for a number of reasons. It is challenging, demanding, high-energy, self-disciplined, consistent, and passionate work. The...
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May 04, 2024
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
How often do we find ourselves putting off the things that should matter the most to us? Those things that will have the greatest impact on not only our own lives but the lives of those around us. What if...
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May 01, 2024
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
How often are we guilty of just reading the headline and immediately coming to our conclusions without ever reading the article? Digging deeper to find out exactly what the story was all about? How about in the workplace when you...
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April 23, 2024
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
The answers to the question would be: A – Boss, B – Greedy Boss, C – Good Boss, D – Leader. How would you answer? A boss is someone who simply gives orders, expects them to be followed, and focuses...
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