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20%OFFBill George - Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value - 9780787969134 - V9780787969134
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Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value

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Description for Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value Hardcover. In the wake of continuing corporate scandals there have been few, if any, CEOs that have stepped forward as models of "doing things right" except the former chairman and CEO of Medtronic, Bill George. Here, George makes the case that we do need new leaders, not just new laws, to bring us out of the corporate crisis. Num Pages: 240 pages, , black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: KJM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 237 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 530.
In the wake of continuing corporate scandals there have been few, if any, CEOs that have stepped forward as models of "doing things right"—except the former chairman and CEO of Medtronic, Bill George. George has become the unofficial spokesperson for responsible leadership—in business, the media, and academia.

In Authentic Leadership Bill George makes the case that we do need new leaders, not just new laws, to bring us out of the current corporate crisis. He persuasively demonstrates that authentic leaders of mission-driven companies will create far greater shareholder value than financially oriented companies. During George's twelve-year leadership at Medtronic, ... Read more

George candidly recounts many of the toughest challenges he encountered -- from ethical dilemmas and battles with the FDA to his own development as a leader. He shows how to develop the five essential dimensions of authentic leaders—purpose, values, heart, relationships, and self-discipline. Authentic Leadership offers inspiring lessons to all who want to lead with heart and with compassion for those they serve.

Bill George helps readers answer vital questions such as: What should I do when my personal values conflict with company business values? How do I make trade-offs between the needs of my customers, my employees, and my company's shareholders? Do I really want to devote my talents to business? Authentic Leadership provides a tested guide for character-based leaders and all those who have a stake in the integrity and success of our corporations.

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Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780787969134
SKU
V9780787969134
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About Bill George
Bill George is former chairman and CEO of Medtronic, the world's leading medical technology company. He is a board member of Goldman Sachs, Target, and Novartis and executive-in-residence at Yale. George has been recognized as "Executive of the Year" by the Academy of Management, "Director of the Year" by the National Association of Corporate Directors, and one of BusinessWeek’s "Top ... Read more

Reviews for Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value
“…even sceptics will like the book’s balanced tone...” (Management Today, Feb. 2005) George candidly recounts his experiences as chair and CEO of Medtronic, a medical technology producer, and makes a case that we need new, authentic business leaders. The five essential dimensions of "authentic" leaders are purpose, values, heart, relationships, and self-discipline. In the scorched, post-Enron corporate world, this ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value


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