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In coaching, as in medicine, prescription before diagnosis is malpractice. 

Why is this statement so true? The answer is simple - before you are set on a path to develop your personal leadership abilities, it is critical to know which path you must start on. Simply stating that you need communication skills, or need to become a better critical thinker is not coaching.  It is as we said, malpractice. The same would apply if you walked into a doctor's office and before diagnosing the problem, you were out the door with some prescription that may not come close to solving the problem. In fact, it could make the issues worse. The same concept applies to culture and the need to identify the issues before putting a plan in place to transform the organization. 

Rich and Maikel discuss the importance of diagnosis before a plan is put in place on this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT.

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Rich Baron:
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The Threes Stooges are arguably the most popular and influential comedy institution in Hollywood history.

Michael Jordan is arguably the best Basketball Player that has ever played the game.

Wyatt Earp was not the fastest gunslinger that ever lived, but he was arguably one of the best under pressure.

So what do the Three Stooges, Michael Jordan, and Wyatt Earp all have to do with leadership?

Join Rich and Maikel on this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT to find out.

Leaders, Lead Well!

Thank you to all of our listeners in over 140 countries and 1,600 cities worldwide, we greatly appreciate your support! We truly hope that what we bring to our listeners will improve your ability as leaders.

Mainline Executive Coaching ACT has been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the top Executive Coaching Podcast in the world based on thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by traffic, social media, followers & freshness.

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John Mattone Global:                                                                                                          https://johnmattone.com/

Rich Baron:
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Maikel Bailey:
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Globally, Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, are retiring at a rate of 10,000 a day. Millennials already hold the majority of management positions, and their number rises with each passing year. 

So what does this mean for the future of leadership? How will millennial leadership styles differ from those of previous generations? What type of legacy will they leave for the next generation of leaders?

Rich and Maikel talk about millennial leadership on this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT.

Leaders, Lead Well!

Thank you to all of our listeners in over 140 countries and 1,600 cities worldwide, we greatly appreciate your support! We truly hope that what we bring to our listeners will improve your ability as leaders.

Mainline Executive Coaching ACT has been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the top Executive Coaching Podcast in the world based on thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by traffic, social media, followers & freshness.

https://blog.feedspot.com/executive_coaching_podcasts/

John Mattone Global:                                                                                                          https://johnmattone.com/

Rich Baron:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/
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Maikel Bailey:
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Christie McMullen is the CEO of AIM and author of Learning Can Stick: A Guide to Make Every Interaction Safe, Logical, Fun, and Memorable. In the last 24 years, she has trained thousands of people and built an efficient structure for interacting in the workspace.  Her mission is to make work fun! Christie does that by analyzing the psychological safety of a company and creating solutions to improve team interactions. Her latest book, "Make Work Fun so People Don't Quit - How to Hit Your Target in Business and Life," was just released on Amazon.
Dr. McMullen joins Rich and Maikel on this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT.
You can reach Christie at:
https://aimwithus.com/about

Leaders, Lead Well!

Thank you to all of our listeners in over 140 countries and 1,600 cities worldwide, we greatly appreciate your support! We truly hope that what we bring to our listeners will improve your ability as leaders.

Mainline Executive Coaching ACT has been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the top Executive Coaching Podcast in the world based on thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by traffic, social media, followers & freshness.

https://blog.feedspot.com/executive_coaching_podcasts/

John Mattone Global:                                                                                                          https://johnmattone.com/

Rich Baron:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/
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Maikel Bailey:
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https://maikelbailey.com/

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well!

Following up on a previous podcast, we are continuing to talk about toxic bosses. This time we are talking about the Gameplayers.  We have all dealt with these folks, the drama kings and drama queens who love to play games with the people they work with. These people behave badly and stir things up just for the psychodrama, or to hide their insecurities and shortcomings. It gives them an over-inflated sense of having influence. It is exhausting and takes valuable time and energy away from getting the job done. It can have a huge negative impact on team and company performance. It creates an uncomfortable and off-putting culture, affecting recruitment and retention, and fostering a bad reputation as a workplace. But the bottom line is that playing games with your employees is simply akin to being a bully. 
And the number one reason they act this way is because they are afraid.  So what is it that they are so afraid of? And most importantly, how can you deal with these types of leaders?
Rich and Maikel talk about the gameplayers, and how to beat them at their own game on this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT.

Leaders, Lead Well!

Thank you to all of our listeners in over 140 countries and 1,600 cities worldwide, we greatly appreciate your support! We truly hope that what we bring to our listeners will improve your ability as leaders.

Mainline Executive Coaching ACT has been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the top Executive Coaching Podcast in the world based on thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by traffic, social media, followers & freshness.

https://blog.feedspot.com/executive_coaching_podcasts/

John Mattone Global:                                                                                                          https://johnmattone.com/

Rich Baron:
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/
[email protected]

Maikel Bailey:
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maikelbailey/
https://maikelbailey.com/

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well!

Fear is a psychological barrier for many business leaders which can prevent them from taking the risks they need to be successful. For many people and organizations, when they step outside of their comfort zone they can become overcome by fear and anxiety. They become crippled and don't know where to turn. But if looked at in a different light, fear means that you're growing and challenging yourself beyond your comfort zone. 

In fact, fear is a feedback response to ensure that you set more congruent and inspiring objectives. Not only for yourself but for your team and organization as well. 
if you want to be a leader of change, an agile person who can catalyze the evolution of your group or organization, you have to find a way to become comfortable outside your comfort zone. You need to find a way to face those fears and let them help you to grow.

Rich and Maikel talk about these five fears that are holding leaders back on this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT.

Leaders, Lead Well!

Thank you to all of our listeners in over 140 countries and 1,600 cities worldwide, we greatly appreciate your support! We truly hope that what we bring to our listeners will improve your ability as leaders.

Mainline Executive Coaching ACT has been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the top Executive Coaching Podcast in the world based on thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by traffic, social media, followers & freshness.

https://blog.feedspot.com/executive_coaching_podcasts/

John Mattone Global:                                                                                                          https://johnmattone.com/

Rich Baron:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/
[email protected]

Maikel Bailey:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/maikelbailey/
https://maikelbailey.com/

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well!

We all know these folks, the self-centered, self-absorbed types. The ones that draw you in with their charisma but can't finish the race due to lack of character. These types of folks in business tend to have poor listening skills, hesitate to delegate because they feel they are better than their team is, and make decisions based on what is in it for them versus how will this impact the organization.

 Good leaders become good leaders because they are humble and vulnerable, show good character, make good decisions for the team and organization, and have the right mix of experience, education, and coaching. 

Rich and Maikel discuss the importance of extinguishing your ego before it burns not only you but the organization you represent as well.

Leaders, Lead Well!

Thank you to all of our listeners in over 140 countries and 1,600 cities worldwide, we greatly appreciate your support! We truly hope that what we bring to our listeners will improve your ability as leaders.

Mainline Executive Coaching ACT has been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the top Executive Coaching Podcast in the world based on thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by traffic, social media, followers & freshness.

https://blog.feedspot.com/executive_coaching_podcasts/

John Mattone Global:                                                                                                          https://johnmattone.com/

Rich Baron:
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/
[email protected]

Maikel Bailey:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/maikelbailey/
https://maikelbailey.com/

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well!

 We tend to assume that leadership takes place under stable circumstances.  In fact, many of our theories of leadership conceptualize leadership under “normal” and stable conditions. However, there is likely no situation where leadership is more important than during a time of crisis.  Crises present ambiguous and changing stimuli that require normative power, collaboration, and asking the right questions to help organizations come together to make sense of and navigate the unknown—all of which are functions of leadership.  It is critical to note that it is impossible to plan and prepare for every possible crisis. Meaning, planning, and preparation for all foreseeable crises should be prioritized, but unforeseen crises are inevitable and will require individual and collective leadership capacity to adapt and respond accordingly.  During these unforeseen crises, more experienced leaders see situations in more structured terms, rely on well-rehearsed strategies, and move more quickly to action.  
Rich and Maikel discuss crisis leadership in this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT.

Leaders, Lead Well!

Thank you to all of our listeners in over 140 countries and 1,600 cities worldwide, we greatly appreciate your support! We truly hope that what we bring to our listeners will improve your ability as leaders.

Mainline Executive Coaching ACT has been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the top Executive Coaching Podcast in the world based on thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by traffic, social media, followers & freshness.

https://blog.feedspot.com/executive_coaching_podcasts/

John Mattone Global:                                                                                                          https://johnmattone.com/

Rich Baron:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/
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Maikel Bailey:
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https://maikelbailey.com/

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well!

Imagine opening up your email and there is a notice from your HR department that it is time for another round of 360-degree feedback, or that they are sending out another cultural assessment survey. Why is it that this single email can create so much anxiety in the organization? Why do 360-degree appraisals, and cultural assessments work well in some cases, and in others fail miserably? It is because more often than not, these tools exacerbate bureaucracy, heighten political tensions, and create an enormous amount of distrust because they have been weaponized in the hands of the wrong people. These types of assessments are great if used correctly and for the purpose they were intended for which is to improve overall performance, not as a tool to identify poor performers. 
Companies that have success with these programs tend to be open to learning, subject to vulnerabilities, and responsive to thoughtful design and purposeful change. These companies are led by executives who are direct about the expected benefits as well as the challenges and who actively demonstrate support for the process. These executives lay themselves open to praise and criticism from all directions and invite others to do the same. By doing so, they can guide their organizations to higher degrees of success and continuous improvement. 
Rich and Maikel assess these assessments in this edition of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT.

Leaders, Lead Well!

Thank you to all of our listeners in over 140 countries and 1,600 cities worldwide, we greatly appreciate your support! We truly hope that what we bring to our listeners will improve your ability as leaders.

Mainline Executive Coaching ACT has been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the top Executive Coaching Podcast in the world based on thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by traffic, social media, followers & freshness.

https://blog.feedspot.com/executive_coaching_podcasts/

John Mattone Global:                                                                                                          https://johnmattone.com/

Rich Baron:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/
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Maikel Bailey:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/maikelbailey/
https://maikelbailey.com/

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well!

We have discussed this topic on previous podcasts, and it is one that we continue to be concerned about. Not only are we concerned, but several of the HR professionals we speak with have expressed some frustration over the fact that the training and development budgets are being cut. It is surprising to me that when there are tough times in organizations, one of the first items that are cut are the training dollars for the organization. In many instances, we see that when there is poor performance in the organization, the blame is cast somewhere else instead of looking at the root cause, which is generally poor senior-level leadership. We are in a time when we need great leadership at all levels of the organization, not simply "yes men," and "yes women." Simply put, this is the wrong time to be cutting development budgets when instead, it should be a primary focus of the organization. Instead of simply pulling the budget, you must use those funds on training and development programs that are truly relevant to the success of the organization.
Rich and Maikel unpack the topic of cutting development budgets in this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT.

Leaders, Lead Well!

Thank you to all of our listeners in over 140 countries and 1,600 cities worldwide, we greatly appreciate your support! We truly hope that what we bring to our listeners will improve your ability as leaders.

Mainline Executive Coaching ACT has been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the top Executive Coaching Podcast in the world based on thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by traffic, social media, followers & freshness.

https://blog.feedspot.com/executive_coaching_podcasts/

John Mattone Global:                                                                                                          https://johnmattone.com/

Rich Baron:
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/
[email protected]

Maikel Bailey:
[email protected]
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maikelbailey/
https://maikelbailey.com/