March 19, 2024
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
In part 2 of this series, we go even further down the rabbit hole of narcissistic behavior in leadership. These are the folks who could give a toxic culture an even worse name. These are the relationship manipulators, rumor starters,...
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March 11, 2024
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Dorian Gray from all outside appearances was the ideal vision of youth. He lived a life of hedonism and excess, constantly seeking pleasure and indulging in his every whim. He remained young and beautiful and from all outside appearances, it...
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March 08, 2024
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Imposter Syndrome (IS) is a psychological pattern characterized by chronic self-doubt and a pervasive fear of being unmasked as a fraud, despite evidence of competence and success. Those experiencing Imposter Syndrome often attribute their accomplishments to external factors, discounting their...
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March 05, 2024
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Global surveys show that the vast majority of leaders are struggling. Some surveys are as low as 75%, while others show that 91% of all leaders are failing. One reason they cannot escape their challenges is they have a gap;...
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March 02, 2024
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
In a previous episode, we asked the question, "Would You Hire Yourself as a Leader? How many of you who listened to that episode, took the challenge, and inventoried your skills and talents as a leader? Would you hire yourself...
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February 27, 2024
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Legacy toxicity is a term increasingly prevalent in organizational discourse. It refers to the deeply ingrained negative elements within a workplace's culture and practices. Not only is this the resulting legacy of poor leadership, but it can also be the...
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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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