John Parker Stewart is the founder and CEO of Stewart Leadership, which he started in 1980. He is globally recognized as a leadership coach, consultant, educator, speaker, and team performance specialist. Under his guidance, Stewart Leadership is recognized internationally for its feedback assessments, training tools, and solid, results-focused coaching services designed to guide teams and individuals to adapt, grow, and reach new levels of performance. John has coached and trained tens of thousands of leaders worldwide including CEOs, presidents, military, government, and business leaders resulting in significant, measured improvement in individual and team performance.John began his undergraduate studies at the University of Colorado, finished his bachelor's degree at Brigham Young University, and earned his master's degree in organizational communication where he wrote his thesis at Parliament in London. He began his doctoral work and teaching at Michigan State University, and continued doctoral studies under management guru Peter Drucker in executive performance and leadership at Claremont Graduate University. John started his career managing leadership and management development for 86,000 employees at Lockheed Corporation. He was selected "National Trainer of the Year" by the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD). In addition to training and coaching all levels of management at Kennedy Space Center over an eight-year period during the high-pressure space shuttle program, John has worked with Citibank, Chevron, Lockheed Martin, Toshiba, CSL-Hong Kong, Xerox, GM, Kaiser Permanente, Telstra, US Department of Energy, Shell, and other government agencies and commercial firms. John has published several articles, manuals, workbooks, and the three-book award-winning Stewart Leadership Series. The first edition of his title book, Lead Now! A Personal Leadership Coaching Guide for Results-Driven Leaders, won the National Indie Excellence Award for the best leadership book published over the last five years. His 52 Leadership Lessons is also nationally recognized. John's latest book is titled Mastering the Art of Oral Presentations, published by John Wiley & Sons. This book is an essential tool for oral teams seeking to win government contracts, as well as a valuable guide for presenters in any field. John lives with his wife, Debra, near Portland, Oregon, and has four sons and sixteen grandchildren.
"John Parker Stewart's 52 Leadership Gems is a wonderful compilation of leadership tips and insights vital to leaders and managers at any level. He provides invaluable guidance that will help leaders and managers build a successful career."Chris Jedrey, former executive director, NASA Headquarters "52 Leadership Gems is a must-read for all managers who wish to continuously improve their management skills. It is one of the most compelling books on leadership in years. John Parker Stewart has successfully condensed thirty-five years of executive training and coaching to provide insight and practical advice into a common-sense format to enable managers to achieve success and prepare for future uncertainties in today's competitive marketplace."Bill Gillan, chief operating officer, Dynanet Corp "I have had the privilege of attending several of John Parker Stewart's leadership sessions over the years. Consistently, the aspect that resonates with all participants are the Gems that John shares. For those who have not had the good fortune to witness this firsthand, 52 Leadership Gems is the next best thing. Enjoy the Gems and pass them on."Kenneth S. Reightler Jr., former astronaut and space shuttle pilot; former president, Lockheed Martin Space Operations "52 Leadership Gems is a fantastic collection of leadership wisdom presented in a short, condensed format that makes it an easy-to-use reference guide. I am carrying it in my work bag alongside my laptop every day so that I can have proper food for thought! John taught the Gems to my entire executive team and we referred to them often as pillars of our corporate culture. John is a world-class coach-the best one there is."Tarek A. Robbiati, executive vice president and chief financialofficer, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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