Turning Leadership Lessons into Poetry

The challenge to lead is ever-present. Leadership in Verse by John Baldoni reveals how to lead in times of challenge and stress by providing courage, compassion and grace. 

“Poetry is a medium that appeals to leaders because it speaks to the heart as well as to the spirit,” says Baldoni who has authored 15 leadership books. “Leaders need time to reflect on what they are doing, why, and how they could be doing things differently. Poetry lends itself to asking such questions.”

The title — Leadership in Verse — could be interpreted in two ways. Leadership Inverse – when everything you do seems the opposite of what you should do. Or as written, Leadership in Verse – aspirations and behaviors put into meter.

The book contains three key sections:

What We See are observations of management that we see around us in good times and in bad. 

How We Act is a set of leadership thoughts and actions that come in handy in times of stress.

How We Act is a set of leadership thoughts and actions that come in handy in times of stress.

Poster graphics

Leadership in Verse contains a select group of poster graphics with words and images that provoke contemplation and reflection.

Leadership in Verse is Baldoni’s third published book of poetry. His recent book, Golf Lessons, was a No.1 Amazon release. Baldoni is the author of 15 books covering topics such as purpose, presence and grace. He is a globally recognized communications coach and keynote speaker. Leadership in Verse is published by Maison Vero.

Leaders looking for insights — and readers looking for inspiration — will find Leadership in Verse a worthy addition to their leadership library.