What is the best leadership advice you ever received?

I don’t know that I have received specific leadership advice, but I do have multiple leadership examples. My father instilled in me the value of persistence; if you want something bad enough, go for it. Do not be dissuaded by temporary setbacks, and practice persistence daily. Persistence has helped me in recent years as I have returned to playing piano, something I did as a child and disliked. I love it now, but I must practice for hours to maintain some proficiency. I also pride myself on exploring new ways of doing things. For example, years ago I made a commitment to creating a series of coaching videos. Over the years I have become much more adept with this medium and many have found my videos instructive as well as helpful.

JOHN BALDONI
Chair of the leadership development practice of N2growth, a global leadership consultancy, and author of more than a dozen books, including MOXIE: The Secret to Bold and Gutsy Leadership.