Meet Rich
Meet Rich Baron
Rich began his career as a musician in Nashville, Tennessee in the 1980s. Following his time working in Nashville, Rich toured the US and Canada playing with several bands including several well-known recording artists. After determining that life on the road was not what he wanted to pursue, Rich changed his focus to continued education and manufacturing.
It was during this time that Rich found a love for leadership development and manufacturing technologies including Lean and Six Sigma. Rich soon found his passion in Medical Device Manufacturing where he worked in operational management and executive-level positions with complete P&L responsibility for the Intermountain West.
During this time in medical devices, Rich was able to lead his organization to achieve an impressive record of 100% customer retention from 2006 to 2019, while operating at a remarkable 5.67 sigma while providing reusable surgical products for over 82% of all L&D and OR procedures throughout the Intermountain West. In addition, the organization was recognized as the “Greenest Business in Utah,” by Rocky Mountain Power and Utah Business Magazine.
As CEO of BRL Leadvisor, Inc., and a seasoned Master Certified Intelligent Leadership Executive Coach, Rich possesses a diverse range of expertise in cultural transformation, operational leadership, executive positions, and coaching individuals at various levels, from emerging leaders to CEOs. Rich has collaborated with numerous global organizations, supporting their journey toward cultivating world-class organizational cultures and high-performing leaders.
Rich is equally adept at navigating boardrooms, addressing large audiences, or working one-on-one with his clients.
In 2021, Rich co-founded Mainline Executive Coaching ACT podcast to to discuss today’s most pressing issues in leadership and organizational culture. Since that time, the podcast has grown to include followers in over 60 countries and 580 cities globally. Feedspot recognized Mainline Executive Coaching ACT as the world’s top executive coaching podcast for 2023 and 2024.
Rich’s passions are his family, exploring the outdoors, camping, hunting, fishing, baseball, music, and coaching. Rich is still very involved in music and recording and currently owns Soundwaves Studios, LLC.
Core Purpose Statement
To share my journey through life with those people that I love.
To continue to develop my roles as a husband, father, brother, son, friend, coach, and servant leader.
As a servant leader, I will always walk alongside those I serve, just as others have walked with me on my journey.
Mission Statement
My objective is to ignite a deep sense of passion for service within my clients and equip them with the necessary skills and talents to become exceptional leaders. I aim to foster a culture of success within their organizations, encouraging an environment where everyone can thrive. Furthermore, I aspire to expand their perspectives and present them with innovative options and action plans that will propel them forward in ways they once thought were unachievable.
Vision Statement
To empower my clients with a clear sense of direction, focus, and measurable success in every aspect of their business. I strive to help them take personal responsibility for their roles, find job satisfaction, and cultivate happiness. Together, we aim to prosper, achieve profitability, and foster growth while continuously learning and evolving into the individuals and organizations they aspire to become.
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