Here’s what others are saying about Lead by Example

Lead by Example takes a unique approach to leadership. While most books on leadership focus on the “me” aspect of leadership – how can I be a great leader –Lead by Example offers pragmatic, actionable advice that pinpoints the real power source of great leaders, namely the people that are inspired to “follow” them.

Gary Beach
Publisher Emeritus, CIO Magazine

John’s insights are easy to understand and absolutely on target for the requirements of a modern day leader. If you follow any of his recommendations, you will become an even more effective leader because your followers will be more inspired to follow.

Jim Moore
Former Chief Learning Officer BellSouth, Nortel, & Sun Microsystems

John Baldoni has a distinct ability to peel away the complexities of leadership and deliver truly practical advice. His deeply useful ideas will resonate with managers of all organizational levels.

Paul Michelman
Director of Content, Harvard Business Digital
Harvard Business Publishing

A new book by John Baldoni is an event, and this one may be the best of all. It’s packed with content (principles and stories) written so that the lessons are incredibly easy to absorb and remember. It will be a classic.

David Maister
Pre-eminent authority on the management of professional service firms and author of First Among Equals and Trusted Advisor

Every manager no matter how experienced can use some leadership advice. When that time comes for you, pick up Lead by Example. This book combines an emphasis on character and values with how-to advice about tough issues involving individuals and teams. Reading this book will help you become the leader others want to follow.

Joe Pittel
President
Intier Automotive Seating

John Baldoni is ever the astute observer of leadership and his latest work provides a treasure trove of best practices. It is a leadership "how to" book that provides sage advice and counsel for leaders at all levels. Written in a direct style and with admirable clarity, this book distills the essence of effective and sustainable leadership. The world would be a better place if more of those in positions of authority practiced what Baldoni preaches in Lead by Example.

George E. Reed, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Leadership Studies
School of Leadership and Education Sciences
University of San Diego

Baldoni offers us an easy to make sense of framework for how leaders make good things happen by setting the right example, acting the part, handling the tough stuff, and by putting the team first. Baldoni’s 50 Lessons are organized by these four headings, affording us accessible, easy to read, and relevant insights to how we may more effectively Lead by Example. In a world plagued by headlines of leadership missteps, here’s a book that speaks to how effective leaders are getting it right.

Nick Nissley, Ed.D.
Executive Director
The Banff Centre
Leadership Development
Banff, Canada