12 Steps to Power Presence - by John Baldoni (Paperback)

About the Book

Acclaimed author-speaker-coach Baldoni provides the hows and the whys of the concept that leadership is a form of communication. He explains how to communicate objectives in ways that encourage people to buy into the process--even if it includes tough subjects like layoffs, closures, and terminations.

Book Synopsis

This book demonstrates how managers can improve their presence strategically and tactically to develop the trust of their people so that they can accomplish personal and organizational goals.

Acclaimed author, speaker, and coach John Baldoni maintains that "leadership presence" is a form of communication, which therefore can be learned. But merely thinking good thoughts and voicing good intentions is never enough; ethical actions are the cornerstone of any leader's position.

12 Steps to Power Presence defines what genuine leadership presence is, including the five attributes of authority, and discussing right and wrong ways to demonstrate leadership based on real-life examples. You will learn:

• how to communicate objectives in ways that get people on board--even when it comes to tough subjects like layoffs, closures, and terminations;
• how to avoid the pitfalls of "analysis paralysis";
• how to instill genuine pride in your team members for their own work and the company's;
• and how to share your insights with your team to coach them and create future leaders.

Philosophers and management theorists have endlessly debated--and just as endlessly written about--the most important qualities of the world's top leaders. Ultimately, 12 Steps to Power Presence will guide you through the process of discovering, developing, and delivering on the most impactful leadership trait within your control: your presence.

From the Back Cover

Are leaders born, or made? And what's the single most important quality a real leader should possess? Philosophers and management theorists have endlessly debated--and just as endlessly written about--these subjects for centuries. Finally, here's a book that cuts to the chase. In 68 of the most succinct, no-punches-pulled pages you'll ever read, acclaimed author-speaker-coach John Baldoni maintains that "leadership presence" is a form of communication that can be learned, and then provides the hows and the whys of learning it. He starts by defining what genuine leadership presence is, and discusses right and wrong ways to demonstrate leadership taken from real-life examples. Baldoni explains how to communicate your objectives in ways that encourage people to buy into the process--even if it includes tough subjects like layoffs, closures, and terminations. Along the way he adds some provocative comments on the importance of ethical actions in tough times as well as good--including why merely thinking good thoughts and voicing good intentions are never enough. "12 Steps to Power Presence" shares some of the subtler aspects of leadership, including how to: - Avoid the pitfalls of "analysis paralysis" - Deliver bad news in a way that does the least harm for company morale--and your reputation - Instill genuine pride in your team members for their own work and the company so that pride doesn't turn into arrogance - Provide "upward coaching," and learn why sharing your insights with your boss is good not only for him or her but also for the entire company And, in a section that's both amusing and practical, Baldoni provides reasons why appearance does matter and how to enhance yours without succumbing to the "empty suit" syndrome. The bottom line: "12 Steps to Power Presence" contains everything you need to fulfill your leadership potential and become the leader you want to be--and your team needs you to be. John Baldoni is the president of Baldoni Consulting, LLC, and author of eight books on leadership, including "Lead Your Boss: The Subtle Art of Managing Up" and "Lead by Example: 50 Ways Great Leaders Inspire Results," both published by AMACOM Books.

Review Quotes

"A succinct guide, punctuated with real-life examples, this book is a good and easy read for new leaders or managers who are looking to revisit the fundamentals of leadership." --"HR Management Magazine"