Mr. John Baldoni is an internationally recognized leadership author, coach, and speaker. In 2007 he was named one of the "30 Most Influential Leadership Gurus" by Leaders Gurus International. Voters, which included business professionals, consultants, and academics, selected "practitioners who develop and instill leadership in others." His leadership and coaching work centers on how leaders can use their authority, communication and presence to build trust and drive results. By focusing on the concept of personal leadership, which he defines as moving from the I can to the I will, he shows how leaders can guide and inspire their people through every phase of the leadership cycle, from character and vision through planning, coaching, motivation and supervision. For nearly 20 years, he has consulted for a number of leading companies in a variety of different industries, ranging from automotive and banking to computers, high technology, fast food, and packaged goods. He is the author of seven books on leadership: Lead by Example: 50 Ways Great Leaders Inspire Results (Amacom 2009), How Great Leaders Get Great Results (McGraw-Hill 2006), Great Motivation Secrets of Great Leaders (McGraw-Hill 2005), Great Communication Secrets of Great Leaders (McGraw-Hill 2003); Personal Leadership: Taking Control of Your Work Life (Elsewhere Press, 2001); 180 Ways to the Walk the Leadership Talk (Performance Systems, 2000); and with Eric Harvey 180 Ways to the Walk the Motivation Talk (Performance Systems, 2002). He writes the "Leadership at Work" blog for Harvard Business. Mr. Baldoni teamed with AthenaOnline.com to offer a series of 18 coaching videos focusing on leadership and communication issues. The videos will be included as part of Athena's MyQuickCoach/SmartByte series on best management and leadership practices. He is a frequent speaker on communications, motivation, and personal leadership to corporate, trade, professional network and university organizations. Mr. Baldoni graduated with honors from the University of Michigan (Dearborn) with a Master's in performance consulting and adult instruction. He is a graduate of Georgetown University and London International Film School.