Here’s a simple book with practical inputs for being a leader.

1. The Leader’s Pocket Guide
John Baldoni

2. Self Knowledge = Insight + Practice

3. Think More critically
1. Question assumptions
2. Adopt different perspectives
3. See potential

4. Character trumps perfection

5. Leadership brand = Authenticity
+Connectivity

6. Accountability = Responsibility +
consequence

7. 3 ways to generate hope
1. Reflect
2. Recharge
3. React

8. Self Confidence = Accomplishment
+Conviction

9. Don’t let yesterday take up too
much of today.

10. Responsibility= Ownership +
Commitment

11. Level with yourself
1. Look in the mirror
2. Insist on candor
3. Put your beliefs into action

12. Keep your ego in check
1. Accept praise but remain sceptical
2. Reflect on your shortcomings
3. Listen to your friends

13. Thinking critically
1. Size up the situation
2. Debate the alternatives
3. Reflect on the process

14. Leadership Thinking = Reason +
Situation

15. Strong leaders view compromise
as a means of building stronger
teams.

16. Improve team performance
1. Value them
2. Push them
3. Inspire them
4. Know when to step in

17. Strong leaders put team first by
1. Thinking outcome
2. Finding common ground
3. Celebrating the Union

18. Generating enthusiasm at work
1. Focus on the positive
2. Address the negatives
3. Set high expectations

19. Good leaders put principle ahead
of policy.

20. 3 Pillars of inspiration
1. Realism
2. Improvement
3. Optimism