Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value

"Bill George will be remembered as much, perhaps more, for this book, as for his extraordinary leadership achievements over the last four decades."
–from the Foreword by Warren Bennis
Leading CEOs and Leadership Gurus Enthusiastically Endorse Bill George′s Authentic Leadership
"Anyone interested in how to become an effective leader should meet Bill George, former CEO of one of America’s finest companies–Medtronic."
–Arthur Levitt, former chairman, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
"Authentic Leadership is a powerful call for genuine and ethical business leadership, made ever more persuasive by Bill George′s own extraordinary life."
–Walter Mondale, former vice president of the United States
"This is the best book by a business leader that I’ve ever read!"
–John C. Whitehead, former chairman and CEO, Goldman Sachs
"Bill George is one of the most successful business leaders of all time."
–Richard M. Kovacevich, chairman and CEO, Wells Fargo
"In a time when ethical leadership has more value than ever, Bill George shows us the way with clarity and conviction."
–Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence and Primal Leadership
"Bill George has won a legendary reputation for success and integrity in American enterprise. Read and grow!"
–David Gergen, Center for Public Leadership, Harvard University, and author of Eyewitness to Power
"I had a wonderful opportunity to learn from Bill George in several business ventures. Here, Bill gives a broader audience a chance to benefit from his wisdom."
–Jeffrey Immelt, chairman and CEO, General Electric
"Authentic Leadership is a priceless dialogue with Bill George, unquestionably America’s preeminent steward of corporate integrity. This book is destined to be a classic."
–Harvey Mackay, author of Swim wit h the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive
"In Authentic Leadership, Bill George shows why he is recognized as one of the world’s best corporate leaders."
–Hank McKinnell, chairman and CEO, Pfizer
See inside the book for more praise about Authentic Leadership.

Spis treści:
Foreword by Warren Bennis.
Preface: A New Generation of Leaders.
Introduction: Where Have All the Leaders Gone?
Part One: Becoming an Authentic Leader.
Leadership Is Authenticity, Not Style.
The Transformation of Leaders.
Leading a Balanced Life.
Part Two: Building an Authentic Company.
Missions Motivate, Dollars Don′t.
Values Don′t Lie.
It′s the Customer, Stupid!
It′s Not Just the CEO.
Whose Bottom Line: Customers or Shareholders?
Part Three: In the Crucible of the Market.
Seven Deadly Sins: Pitfalls to Growth.
Overcoming Obstacles: Nothing Can Stand in Your Way.
Ethical Dilemmas: When in Rome, Don′t Follow the Romans.
Innovations from the Heart.
Acquisitions Aren′t Just About Money.
Shareholders Come Third.
Part Four: Beyond the Bottom Line.
Governance Is Governance.
Sticking Your Neck Out.
Preparing for Succession . . . and Moving On.
Epilogue: If Not Me, Then Who? If Not Now, When?
Medtronic Financial Results.

Nota biograficzna:
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 25 Managers." He has been widely quoted in the New York Times, Fortune, Face the Nation, The News Hour with Jim Lehrer, and NPR’s All Things Considered. His We b site is www.authenticleaders.org.

Okładka tylna:
"Bill George will be remembered as much, perhaps more, for this book, as for his extraordinary leadership achievements over the last four decades."
–from the Foreword by Warren Bennis
Leading CEOs and Leadership Gurus Enthusiastically Endorse Bill George′s Authentic Leadership
"Anyone interested in how to become an effective leader should meet Bill George, former CEO of one of America’s finest companies–Medtronic."
–Arthur Levitt, former chairman, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
"Authentic Leadership is a powerful call for genuine and ethical business leadership, made ever more persuasive by Bill George′s own extraordinary life."
–Walter Mondale, former vice president of the United States
"This is the best book by a business leader that I’ve ever read!"
–John C. Whitehead, former chairman and CEO, Goldman Sachs
"Bill George is one of the most successful business leaders of all time."
–Richard M. Kovacevich, chairman and CEO, Wells Fargo
"In a time when ethical leadership has more value than ever, Bill George shows us the way with clarity and conviction."
–Daniel Goleman, author of Emotional Intelligence and Primal Leadership
"Bill George has won a legendary reputation for success and integrity in American enterprise. Read and grow!"
–David Gergen, Center for Public Leadership, Harvard University, and author of Eyewitness to Power
"I had a wonderful opportunity to learn from Bill George in several business ventures. Here, Bill gives a broader audience a chance to benefit from his wisdom."
–Jeffrey Immelt, chairman and CEO, General Electric
"Authentic Leadership is a priceless dialogue with Bill George, unquestionably America’s preeminent steward of corporate integrity. This book is d estined to be a classic."
–Harvey Mackay, author of Swim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive
"In Authentic Leadership, Bill George shows why he is recognized as one of the world’s best corporate leaders."
–Hank McKinnell, chairman and CEO, Pfizer
See inside the book for more praise about Authentic Leadership.