All leaders must be good communicators. But let's be clear, communications is not the same as oratory. Let me give you an example. General George C. Marshall was an exemplary public servant and military officer. He helped mobilize our nation for the Second World War and helped lay the foundation for peace as Secretary of State. He communicated through words, but more loudly through his actions.
John BaldoniLeadership is an active, living process. It is rooted in character, forged by experience, and communicated by example.
John BaldoniLeaders are creatures of their environment, but unlike most creatures, they are also movers of it. As movers of and within the organization, they push it forward, at the same time shaping it as much as it shapes them.
John BaldoniThe words a leader speaks are important, of course. But how they're delivered can make all the difference, especially in tough times.
John Baldoni