Bill George

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 need new leaders,...

A Clarion Call to Emerging Leaders: Step Up and Lead Now! In True North: Emerging Leader Edition, renowned leadership expert Bill George and Millennial tech entrepreneur Zach Clayton issue the challenge to emerging leaders—from Gen X to Millennials and Gen Z—to lead their organisations authentically through never-ending crises, making the world a better place for everyone. Emerging leaders achieve this...

An unmatched exercise in leadership and self-discovery, written by a best-selling author and the preeminent thought leader on authentic leadership today. In the newly revised Emerging Leader Edition of the True North Fieldbook, seasoned executive and Harvard Business School Executive Fellow Bill George delivers an eye-opening discussion of how to find your leadership purpose: your True North. Through a series...

Supercharge your leadership skills in just three months with expert advice from an industry leader. In 90 Days to Level Up Your Leadership, executive fellow at Harvard Business School and bestselling author Bill George will teach you how to become a better leader by focusing on a specific step each week. From laying the groundwork for your leadership journey all...

Creating an authentic leadership style that aligns with your personal values and character can have a host of benefits. However, when faced with uncertainty, conflict, and cultural expectations, many struggle to show their vulnerability while still appearing authoritative. Authentic Leadership demonstrates how leaders and aspiring leaders alike can work effectively with their teams while staying true to themselves. You'll learn...

How to be human at work. HBR's Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to...

Go from being a good manager to an extraordinary leader. If you read nothing else on leadership, read these 10 articles (featuring "What Makes an Effective Executive," by Peter F. Drucker). We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review articles on leadership and selected the most important ones to help you maximise your own and your organisation's performance. HBR's 10...