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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December 29, 2023
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Maikel and I believe that the true measure of a great leader lies in how they utilize their position, power, and authority. In today's world, there are undoubtedly remarkable individuals in leadership roles whom we highly regard, admire, and appreciate....
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December 21, 2023
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Earlier this year we published and episode regarding STEM skills and leadership. We had several requests to follow up on this topic. Fortunately, our good friend, Paul Faronbi, is both an expert on STEM skills, as well as an Executive...
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December 19, 2023
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
As executive coaches, we see a troubling lack of emphasis on leadership development in the business world. This neglect occurs both on an individual and company level, despite the clear importance of preparing individuals for leadership roles. Consequently, we are...
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December 16, 2023
Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
Have you ever experienced the physical sensation of being punched in the nose? It's a painful experience that leaves you struggling to breathe and unable to concentrate. No matter how much you try, you can never fully recover or go...
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