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Mainline Executive Coaching ACT

Mainline Executive Coaching ACT

By: Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey
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Steam Locomotives were some of the most powerful machines ever built. They represented vision, ingenuity, collaboration, and extraordinary human achievement. However, to get to the next destination, they had to be directed to the mainline. This required someone directing the train through a series of switches to reach the right destination. Just like these amazing machines, leaders and organizations alike need the right direction and “switching” to reach their destinations—this is the essence of Intelligent Leadership® (IL). IL is a transformational, results-driven leadership growth philosophy and process that ignites, cultivates, and polishes an individual’s heart, mind, and soul in support of creating a truly exceptional leadership and cultural capability in an organization.

At its core, Intelligent Leadership (IL) empowers leaders to unlock their full potential—transforming their leadership capabilities and the organizations they serve. Pioneered by John Mattone, recognized as the world’s #1 executive coach, IL provides a proven roadmap for achieving sustained leadership excellence and organizational success. IL provides the framework that is needed in today’s world for leaders and organizations to set the right direction and execute the required “switching” to reach their goals.


IL is not just a philosophy; it’s a process that addresses the dual dimensions of leadership—the inner core and the outer core. By developing character, values, and beliefs (inner core) alongside strategic competencies like communication, vision, and execution (outer core), leaders can achieve alignment and drive extraordinary outcomes. Intelligent Leadership has impacted the lives of millions of leaders and thousands of organizations across the globe—55 nations and still counting.

The hosts of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT Podcast are Rich Baron—Chief Operating Officer of John Mattone Global (JMG) and IL Master Executive Coach and Maikel Bailey-IL Master Executive Coach. With over 50 years of combined success in executive leadership, cultural transformation, and executive and emerging leader development, Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey bring to light some of the most pressing issues facing leaders and organizations today. Hand-picked and personally mentored by John Mattone, your hosts Rich and Maikel will partner with you to improve your leadership ability and cultural transformation in ways you never thought possible. John Mattone makes frequent guest appearances on the Podcast.

Email: rich@johnmattone.com or mbailey@intelligentleadershipec.com

Websites:

www.johnmattone.com
https://www.richbaronexecutivecoaching.com/
https://maikelbailey.com/

JMG’s Mainline Executive Coaching ACT has been recognized by FeedSpot as the world’s #1 Executive Coaching Podcast. This recognition is based on an evaluation of numerous podcasts on the internet, taking into account factors such as web traffic, social media followers, and timeliness. The podcast enjoys a substantial following in more than 100 countries and 1,000 cities across the globe.


Leaders, Lead Well!


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

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Episodes
  • The Leadership Divide: Fear vs. Aspiration — Part 1: The High Cost of Fear

    The Leadership Divide: Fear vs. Aspiration — Part 1: The High Cost of Fear
    Sep 6 2025

    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!

    The first in a two-part series on a powerful leadership contrast: Aspirational Leadership vs. Fear-Driven Leadership.

    In this opening conversation, we’re taking a deep dive into fear-driven leadership—what it looks like, how it shows up in organizations, and the impact it has on both culture and performance. Fear may create short-term compliance, but it erodes trust, stifles innovation, and leaves lasting damage to people and organizations alike.

    Simply put, "Fear Rules, Vision Leads."

    Over the next two episodes, we’ll unpack the dangers of leading through fear and contrast them with the transformative potential of aspirational leadership. By the end of this series, you’ll not only recognize the difference but also walk away with insights to elevate your own leadership journey.

    Join Rich and Maikel as we start by shining a light on fear-driven leadership—where it begins, how it spreads, and why it ultimately falls short on this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT.


    Leaders, Lead Well!

    Thank you to all of our listeners in over 100 countries and now, 1,000 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:
    rbaron@richbaronexecutivecoaching.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/
    https://www.richbaronexecutivecoaching.com/

    Maikel Bailey:
    mbailey@intelligentleadershipec.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/maikelbailey/
    https://maikelbailey.com/
    Show More Show Less
    42 mins
  • How to Take Away a Narcissist's Power

    How to Take Away a Narcissist's Power
    Aug 22 2025

    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!

    Have you ever felt like someone in your life always has to win, always has to be right, and somehow always leaves you doubting yourself? You may be dealing with a narcissist. And here’s the truth: you don’t need to fight them head-on to win. In fact, the most powerful way to ‘destroy’ their grip on you is not through aggression, but by taking away what fuels them — your attention, your energy, and your compliance.

    Let's clarify this, we are not out to destroy the person, that is not the goal - it is to destroy the unhealthy dynamic that gives them power over you.

    Simply put, when you stop feeding them attention, when you hold your boundaries, when you stop taking the bait — their power over you crumbles.

    Rich and Maikel are taking the fangs out of the vampires we call narcissists and helping you gain back control on this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT.


    Leaders, Lead Well!

    Thank you to all of our listeners in over 100 countries and now, 1,000 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:
    rbaron@richbaronexecutivecoaching.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/
    https://www.richbaronexecutivecoaching.com/

    Maikel Bailey:
    mbailey@intelligentleadershipec.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/maikelbailey/
    https://maikelbailey.com/
    Show More Show Less
    34 mins
  • Cultural Transformation: Which Comes First, Belief or Behavior?

    Cultural Transformation: Which Comes First, Belief or Behavior?
    Aug 15 2025

    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!

    If you're serious about transforming your organizational culture, you must start at the top! Because when leaders change, everything changes.

    One of the most powerful levers for culture transformation is prioritizing executive coaching. When senior leaders engage in coaching, they don’t just evolve individually—they become catalysts for systemic change.

    From diagnosing cultural misalignment to scaling leadership cascades, coaching helps leaders clarify vision, shift mindsets, and build systems that embed values into the fabric of the organization. It’s not about slogans—it’s about behavior, belief, and accountability.

    Rich and Maikel talk in depth about why CEOs and senior leaders must look at themselves as the mirror of the organization and the catalyst for change on this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT.


    Leaders, Lead Well!

    Thank you to all of our listeners in over 100 countries and now, 1,000 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:
    rbaron@richbaronexecutivecoaching.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/
    https://www.richbaronexecutivecoaching.com/

    Maikel Bailey:
    mbailey@intelligentleadershipec.com
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/maikelbailey/
    https://maikelbailey.com/
    Show More Show Less
    38 mins
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