John Baldoni
One of the most powerful words in the English language is why. When asked as an interrogatory, why has the power to change assumptions, preconceptions and mindsets. It has the power to initiate change as well as the power to affirm the right course. It is a word that should be used frequently but with great care. When used the proper way, it can be … [ Read more ]
Content: Quotation | Author: John Baldoni | Source: Darwin Magazine | Subjects: Leadership, Thought, Trends / Analysis
Competitors’ Guidelines
Is competition within your company healthy? It can be. Here’s how to highlight its benefits and minimize its risks.
Content: Article | Author: John Baldoni | Source: CIO Magazine | Subject: Organizational Behavior
Beyond the Limits of Leadership
Unlike the corporate sector, the military does not assume that leadership is inherent. It is something that is taught and then expected to be put into practice. Leadership comes coupled with a sense of responsibility, from ordering supplies to sending troops into combat. Maybe the business world should pay attention.
Content: Article | Author: John Baldoni | Source: Darwin Magazine | Subject: Leadership
Leader as Coach
Effective leaders understand that their ability to lead depends upon the quality and commitment of their followers. Coaching is an effective way for leaders to help their own people grow, develop, and ultimately lead. Here are eight common, but effective, behaviors:
1. Establish trust
2. Teach always
3. Provide Counsel
4. Problem-Solve
5. Serve to Motivate
6. Deliver discipline
7. Reward achievement
8. … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Author: John Baldoni | Source: LC21.com | Subject: Leadership
Peter Senge / The Fifth Discipline
Through learning we reperceive the world and our relationship to it… This then is the basic meaning of a ‘learning organization’ – an organization that is continuously expanding its capacity to create its future.
Content: Quotation | Author: John Baldoni | Source: LC21.com | Subject: Learning
LC21.Com – Leadership Communications for the 21st Century
This site, created by John Baldoni, is designed to help managers create, plan, manage, recognize, and lead more effectively by providing tips and pointers you can implement immediately to improve your leadership skills. Categories found on the site include: Practice, Thoughts, Speeches, Humor, Quotes, Commentaries, Services and Hot Links.
Content: Online Resource | Author: John Baldoni | Subject: Leadership