John Baldoni
John Baldoni is an internationally recognized thought leader in leadership.
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Mr. Baldoni is not one of those "stiff management type" of speakers. I like the way he addresses the whole audience and does not just stand behind the lecturn. His challenging questions to the audience helps keep everyone engaged with his speech and his messages. This guy knows managements "ups & downs" and has great suggestions for those that are " caught in the middle."
Los Angels, CA
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John Baldoni is an internationally recognized leadership consultant, coach, author and speaker.
John has taught what it means to inspire at the top of a mountain in the Canadian Rockies. At sea level in Orlando, Florida, John spoke to nearly one thousand USAF/JAG commissioned and non-commissioned officers on leadership and communication. And his newest book, Lead Your Boss, The Subtle Art of Managing Up, was selected as a notable leadership book for fall 2009.
In 2010 for the second consecutive year, John was named one of the world's top 25 leadership experts by Top Leadership Gurus International. Also in 2010, Leadership Gurus International ranked John No. 12 on its list of global leadership gurus.
John began his business career in a fifteenth floor office with a view of a pJrivate golf course. Around the corner was a commanding view of the Pacific Ocean. In between was a recording studio where John produced and edited corporate radio spots. But John gave that all up to start his own business in the spare bedroom of a beach front rental more than three decades ago.
In time, John established a career as a highly sought after communications and leadership consultant, where he had the privilege of working with senior leaders in virtually every industry from pharmaceutical to real estate, packaged goods to automobiles, and finance to health care.
John speaks widely to corporate, professional, military and university audiences. Those who attend John's keynotes and workshops find his advice to be practical and his advice inspirations. Mixed with stories of great men and women, and leavened with light hearted humor, John seeks down-to-earth practical advice that individuals can apply immediately. John's presentations blend his passion for leadership with genuine enthusiasm for helping people achieve their leadership ambitions.
Fall 2011 will see the publication of John's tenth book, Lead With Purpose: Giving Your Organization a Reason to Believe in Itself. Over the past decade, John has established himself as a world authority on on topics that matter to leaders who are seeking insight into leadership challenges of the day. Through his books and many columns for leading business publications, John has become a source of practical wisdom on topics such as influencing without authority, applying power appropriately, leading with grace and conviction, and developing genuine followership. All of these topics complement John's mission to help individuals and their organizations achieve positive results.
As a recognized global thought leader, John's executive coaching helps managers to achieve positive results by focusing on communication, influence, motivation and supervision. John specializes in leadership presence, which he defines as "demonstrating earned authority." John's coaching clients including Fortune 1000 companies as well as non-profits.
John is a regular online contributor to CBSi/BNET, Bloomberg/Businessweek, and Harvard Business Review. John's columns have appeared in the online versions of FastCompany, Forbes, Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post well as Leader to Leader and the Wharton Leadership Digest.
John has been quoted by scores of publications including the New York Times, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Christian Science Monitor, Globe and Mail (Canada), HR Management, and the Washington Post. Additionally John has appeared on many radio programs, including the national version of the Michael Smerconish Show. Reviews of his work have appeared in a number of publications including Investor's Business Daily, Training & Development, Sales & Marketing Management, WashingtonPost.com and The Hindu.
John has created a video coaching series for Athena Online and a series of coaching podcasts for CXO Media. These forms of media give John the opportunity to reach a wider audience with his leadership insights designed to help managers become effective leaders.
A resident of Ann Arbor, Michigan, John shares a home with his wife, Gail. They are the parents of two grown children. Author, speaker, coach, John Baldoni loves his work and seeks to instill hope and optimism to all he reaches and teaches.
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Mr. Baldoni is not one of those "stiff management type" of speakers. I like the way he addresses the whole audience and does not just stand behind the lecturn. His challenging questions to the audience helps keep everyone engaged with his speech and his messages. This guy knows managements "ups & downs" and has great suggestions for those that are " caught in the middle."
Los Angels, CA
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John, you blew everyone away today with your presentation on the Power of Leadership Presence. I personally had 3 pages of scribbled notes and several "aha" moments where I could relate what you taught to my own experiences. Thrilled we booked you and look forward to hiring you again in the future.
June 2011 at SPBT Association Meeting
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John Baldoni is a focused, well-informed, and yet humorous observer, story-teller, and true thought leader in the leadership development arena. He's never shied away from a pertinent question or failed to leave an audience smarter than he found them. Our on-going relationship with John is an important competitive advantage that we don't fail to leverage. - Dave Summers: Director of Digital Media Production/American Management Association
Multiple American management Association Webevents and Podcasts
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His seminar was based on his book “Lead Your Boss: The Subtle Art of Managing Up”. His seminar was interactive and informative. We walked away with new strategies and techniques to influence up and across the organization.
Ginny Von der Schmidt
John Baldoni presenter a one-day seminar for IMS San Francisco on May 10, 2011.
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John's passion on the subjects of leadership and motivation is contagious. He absolutely comes alive on the subjects and he backs that passion with a deep understanding and knowledge of history and current trends/thinking. It all makes for great stortytelling.
Dearborn, MI
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This was a GREAT talk! From the beginning it was highly entertaining, compelling, and informative. I loved the way John integrated fascinating stories from real life leadership examples into his talks. Also, he draws upon cultural references and even research that makes his material come to life in a practical way. I left the talk with several concrete tools and skills. THank you, John for making leadership an exciting topic. I am looking forward to bringing your work and concepts into my own work and life.
Portland, OR
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VERY informative and immediately useful information. John gives pertinent tools and advice on leadership and coaching that you can take and use. You don't have to try to figure out "how do I apply this?" or "what does this mean to me?" John gives real examples that any audience can relate to and appreciate. I would welcome the opportunity to listen to John again in the future!
Indianapolis IN, May 12 2011
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I've read nearly all of your books and knew you were a leading expert on leadership. I just didn't know what an accomplished speaker you are!
Your talk was one of the best organized keynotes I've attended in a long time. You knew exactly what you wanted to say, and you said it powerfully. It's always a pleasure to hear someone that not only offers valuable information, but delivers it dynamically.
Boston 2011
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When it comes to leadership, John Baldoni offers world-class knowledge and insights. In working with clients, he is observant, dedicated, flexible and, most important, offers actionable advice.
Los Angeles, 2011
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