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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