John Baldoni

John Baldoni is an internationally-recognized keynote speaker and author of 16 books that have been translated into ten languages.

Baldoni’s thought leadership is reflected in his writing as well as his choice of media: columns, videos, and books. He integrates piano improvisations into his keynotes, which he illustrates with his still life photos. Baldoni is also the host of LinkedIn Live’s "GRACE under pressure" interview series, a platform that has enabled him to interview more than a hundred global business, academic, and thought leaders and doers. He specializes in leadership topics including resilience, innovation, and engagement, and is known for his ability to teach good leaders how to become great leaders through research, frameworks, and advice.

Baldoni’s books include "Grace under Pressure: Leading Through Change and Crisis"; "Grace Notes: Leading in an Upside-Down World"; "GRACE: A Leader’s Guide to a Better Us"; "MOXIE: The Secret to Bold and Gutsy Leadership"; "Lead with Purpose"; "Lead Your Boss"; and "The Leader’s Pocket Guide". He provides keynotes on topics such as "Grace under Pressure: Leading through Crisis & Change" and "Lead with Purpose," exploring concepts like resilience, psychological safety, and the importance of vision, mission, and values in fostering a sense of community.

Thinkers 360 named Baldoni its No. 1 Thought Leader in Coaching in 2023 and a Top 10 Thought Leader for both Leadership and Management in 2022. In 2023, Global Gurus ranked Baldoni a Top 15 global leadership expert, a list he has been on since 2007. In 2021, the International Federation of Learning and Development named Baldoni a World-Class Mentor and named him to its Hall of Fame. In 2018, Inc.com named Baldoni a Top 100 speaker and Trust Across America honored Baldoni with its Lifetime Achievement Award for Trust. In 2014, Inc.com listed Baldoni as a Top 50 leadership expert.

Baldoni is also a member of the renowned 100 Coaches, a group of executive coaches and thought leaders from the worlds of business, academia, and social service. 100 Coaches was founded by Marshall Goldsmith. He has extensive experience working with leaders from industries including pharmaceuticals, finance, and real estate. His keynotes are known for their practical tools, strategic insights, and the ability to drive exceptional organizational performance.

Baldoni has authored more than 800 leadership columns for a variety of online publications including Forbes, Harvard Business Review, and Inc.com. He also produced and appears in a video coaching series for SmartBrief, a news channel with over 4 million readers. Baldoni is the author and host of two online leadership courses: “Leading through Change & Crisis” and “Leading with Resilience + Grace” for Methods of Leaders/100 Coaches.