John Mattone
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John Mattone

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Most leaders I work with are already successful. That's not the problem. The problem is that success becomes a trap. You hit every target, earn the title, build the reputation. And somewhere along the way, you stop examining what's actually driving your leadership. Your character. Your values. How you see yourself when the pressure is real. I've spent 30+ years studying this pattern. I've coached 500+ executives across 55 countries. In 2010, I coached Steve Jobs. I learned more from him than he probably learned from me. That experience confirmed what I'd been seeing for decades: the leaders who leave lasting legacies are the ones willing to look inward first. That conviction became Intelligent Leadership, a methodology built on one principle: character drives competence. This is not motivational advice. It's a diagnostic, research-grounded process. We assess what's happening beneath the surface before prescribing anything. (Prescription before diagnosis is malpractice.) Then we measure the results through the people around you, not self-reported surveys. The average outcome: 57% improvement in leadership effectiveness. 5-7x return on coaching investment. A few things you should know about me: 1. Named #1 Executive Coach 6 times over 7 years by Global Gurus (2019-2026). 2. Inducted into the Corps D'Elite Hall of Fame for lifetime achievement (2025). 3. 11 published books, 5 bestsellers. Marshall Goldsmith wrote the forewords for two of them. 4. 12th book being released in October 2026-The 50 Laws of Intelligent Leadership 4. 800+ certified coaches carrying this work into 55+ countries. 5. Industrial/Organizational Psychologist by training. 6. Married to my high school sweetheart, Gayle, for 47+ years. Together, we raised 4 children and are blessed with 9 grandchildren. 7. I share that not to impress you, but so you know: this work is my life's work. Two ways to take the next step: → If you're a CEO or senior executive considering personal coaching, send me a message. I read every one. → If you lead HR, talent, or L&D and want to bring this methodology into your organization, or if you're a coach exploring certification, book a call with John Mattone Global CEO Nicholas Mattone I don't promise quick fixes. I promise honest work that produces leaders worth following.
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