John Baldoni

The words a leader speaks are important, of course. But how they're delivered can make all the difference, especially in tough times.

— John Baldoni

Focusing on one's own purpose is a matter of considering what you want to do, why you want to do it, and…

— John Baldoni

Leaders who lead purposeful organizations are those who put people first. No, it's not a cliché when they actually do it. It…

— John Baldoni

Results come from purpose because it is the outcome of what you striving to do. For example, if you run a cardiac…

— John Baldoni

Leadership embraces activism; it is the outcome of a purposeful pursuit of goals.

— John Baldoni

Solution = Conflict + Collaboration

— John Baldoni

“Lead from the front. Go to where you can do the most good. From the moment the Towers were struck, Giuliani was…

— John Baldoni

Leaders instill purpose through their words and their actions. Their communications demonstrate a commitment to vision and mission, but their behaviors underscore…

— John Baldoni

All leaders must be good communicators. But let's be clear, communications is not the same as oratory. Let me give you an…

— John Baldoni

We are living in times of great uncertainty. Likely no more so than in previous times but the sense of ambiguity may…

— John Baldoni

Three things a leader or manager should be thinking: What's happening? What's not happening? and What can I do to influence the…

— John Baldoni

Leaders are creatures of their environment, but unlike most creatures, they are also movers of it. As movers of and within the…

— John Baldoni

Leadership is the behavior each of us exerts when we take responsibility for our actions and their consequences.

— John Baldoni

The roots of effective leadership lie in simple things, one of which is listening. Listening to someone demonstrates respect; it shows that…

— John Baldoni

Purpose needs to be nurtured. It gains resolve when faced with adversity. The ability to overcome obstacles and challenges is daunting but…

— John Baldoni

Heroism is not blind courage: it is selfless action. it is knowing the odds are stacked against you, but feeling that you…

— John Baldoni

Communication comes with practice. As a leader you must speak the truth; listen for understanding; and learn from what you hear and…

— John Baldoni

From the hindsight of history George Washington seems larger than life, more statuesque than man. Too bad! Washington's greatness as a leader…

— John Baldoni

No one can dictate purpose to another. We discover it for ourselves. Typically leaders know what makes them tick so they do…

— John Baldoni

I began my career in communications and had the privilege of working with senior leaders in a variety of different business sectors.…

— John Baldoni

Purposeful organizations develop the next generation, not simply the next leader. My friend Marshall Goldsmith, bestselling author and leading executive coach, does…

— John Baldoni

Leaders do not motivate per se. They create conditions for people to motivate themselves. They do it by communicating clearly, setting clear…

— John Baldoni

Three leaders must do: be seen, be heard, be there. One, let people know you are around. Two, connect the dots between…

— John Baldoni

People who believe in themselves and in a cause greater than themselves can achieve great things-as long as they have a well-intentioned…

— John Baldoni

There are some terrific resources on how to find individual purpose but relative resources on how to discover purpose and apply to…

— John Baldoni