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                                            GREAT COMMUNICATION SECRETS OF GREAT LEADERS
                  sustain your leadership message. Soon you’re back home, realizing the
                  most important leadership journey is inside your own heart. John is a
                  great tour guide. My advice: take the trip! Now!”
                                —Boyd Clarke, CEO, tompeterscompany
                  “In the day and age of ‘me first’ and the spin speeches of politicians, the
                  nation is crying out for leaders of character, for those who can communi-
                  cate a purpose, who can ‘walk the talk.’ John Baldoni does this in Great
                  Communication Secrets of Great Leaders. It’s an enjoyable, easy-to-read
                  book that is educational yet entertaining. Whether you are a student, a
                  seasoned executive, a military leader, or a sports leader, this book should
                  be your guide to better communication. It will provide you with a solid
                  foundation.”
                                —Donald E. Vandergriff, U.S. Army, editor of
                                Spirit, Blood and Treasure: The American Cost of Battle
                                in the 21st Century, and author of Path to Victory:
                                America’s Army and the Revolution
                                in Human Affairs
                  “Staying connected with key stakeholders is a ‘must have’ for leaders at
                  all levels. Thanks to John Baldoni for giving us an engaging and very
                  practical set of guidelines for what leaders must do to build trust and
                  achieve results that matter through effective communication. Kudos for a
                  great contribution that will be useful for anyone interested in learning
                  more about what it takes to lead in today’s tumultuous world.”
                                —Stew Friedman, practice professor, The Wharton
                                School, former director, Leadership Development Center,
                                Ford Motor Company, coauthor,
                                Work and Family—Allies or Enemies?

                  “Baldoni bridges the ‘Grand Canyon’ between leaders who want to con-
                  nect with their people and leaders who actually do. His leadership com-
                  munication lessons are straight from the University of the Streets … they
                  are insightful, practical, and actionable.”
                                —Jim Haudan, president and CEO, Root Learning® Inc.
                  “If you want to be a great leader, you must study great leaders. John Bal-
                  doni offers excellent insight from some of the world’s biggest difference-
                  makers. I enjoyed it and I learned from it.”
                                —Lloyd H. Carr, head football coach,
                                University of Michigan
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