Building Teams, Not Just Titles: Mark Mathia on Ethical Leadership That Lasts

In this episode of Ethics: Walk the Talk, host Blake Peterson steps up to the plate with executive coach and longtime leader Mark Mathia for a conversation about what it really means to lead with purpose. Mark reflects on his journey to becoming one of Omaha’s go-to executive coaches and helping leaders discover the playbook already inside them. The conversation dives into the ethical foundations of coaching, the difference between coaching, mentoring, and consulting, and how leaders can align values, strategy, and energy to combat burnout and build enduring organizations. Mathia and Peterson also discuss the growing role of AI and leverage in business, the importance of coaching ethics and confidentiality, and how legacy-focused leadership can create sustainable value beyond the founder. The episode closes with a reflection on “surface vs. sacred” leadership—how going deeper with people transforms workplaces into meaningful, ethical communities. A look at leadership and the future on this episode, brought to you by the Business Ethics Alliance. Send us a text