10 May 2007

The Essence of Real Leadership

It's not what you do as much as what you leave behind, says one-time Medtronic CEO Bill George, author of Authentic Leadership and True North

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One-time Medtronic CEO Bill George, author of Authentic Leadership and True North, reveals the importance of self-awareness for leaders. In a wide-ranging interview, he also warns of the danger of equating power with leadership; tells how to deal with sharks; and reveals some things about coping with leadership that they don't teach you in business school -- but should.
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diana grimmesey Posted On 5/10/2007 3:46:03 PM

Great article. I would love to see your Great Summit offered in Las Vegas.

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Ghafoor Rawtaer Posted On 5/11/2007 1:02:44 AM

I think the principles and precepts that George shared with us is the legacy he will leave behind for many more generations of leaders of business, politics and communities. It is an invaluable gift. Thank you.
Now it is upto receipients like me to go out there and practice it in our daily lives.

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Stephen Biney Posted On 5/11/2007 1:00:24 PM

This is a very good article. It shows the number of important factors most learders lack.

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Andy Long Posted On 6/15/2007 7:26:28 PM

This article makes me excited to read his bookTrue North. His first book on Authentic Leadership was O.K., but when he can back up his beliefs with the specific stories of other leaders it makes it a lot better.

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