{"product_id":"authentic-leadership-isbn-9780787975289","title":"Authentic Leadership","description":"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.  \u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAuthentic Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e 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, the company's market capitalization soared from $1.1 billion to $460 billion, averaging 35% per year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeorge 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBill 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? \u003ci\u003eAuthentic Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e provides a tested guide for character-based leaders and all those who have a stake in the integrity and success of our corporations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForeword xv\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eWarren Bennis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface: A New Generation of Leaders xvii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Where Have All the Leaders Gone? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart One: Becoming an Authentic Leader\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Leadership is Authenticity, Not Style 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. The Transformation of Leaders 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. Leading a Balanced Life 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Two: Building an Authentic Company\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Missions Motivate, Dollars Don’t 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Values Don’t Lie 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. It’s the Customer, Stupid! 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. It’s Not Just the CEO 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Whose Bottom Line: Customers or Shareholders? 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Three: In the Crucible of the Market\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Seven Deadly Sins: Pitfalls to Growth 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Overcoming Obstacles: Nothing Can Stand in Your Way 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Ethical Dilemmas: When in Rome, Don’t Follow the Romans 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Innovations from the Heart 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Acquisitions Aren’t Just About Money 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Shareholders Come Third 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart Four: Beyond the Bottom Line\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Governance is Governance 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Sticking Your Neck Out 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Preparing for Succession . . . and Moving On 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEpilogue: If Not Me, Then Who? If Not Now, When? 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedtronic Financial Results 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggested Reading 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Author 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eBill George\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFortune\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFace the Nation\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe News Hour with Jim Lehrer\u003c\/i\u003e, and NPR's \u003ci\u003eAll Things Considered\u003c\/i\u003e. His Web site is www.authenticleaders.org.  \"Bill George will be remembered as much, perhaps more, for this book, as for his extraordinary leadership achievements over the last four decades.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003efrom the Foreword by Warren Bennis\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeading CEOs and Leadership Gurus Enthusiastically Endorse Bill George's \u003ci\u003eAuthentic Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Anyone interested in how to become an effective leader should meet Bill George, former CEO of one of America’s finest companies—Medtronic.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eArthur Levitt\u003c\/b\u003e, former chairman, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eAuthentic Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful call for genuine and ethical business leadership, made ever more persuasive by Bill George's own extraordinary life.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eWalter Mondale\u003c\/b\u003e, former vice president of the United States\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"This is the best book by a business leader that I've ever read!\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eJohn C. Whitehead\u003c\/b\u003e, former chairman and CEO, Goldman Sachs\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Bill George is one of the most successful business leaders of all time.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eRichard M. Kovacevich\u003c\/b\u003e, chairman and CEO, Wells Fargo\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In a time when ethical leadership has more value than ever, Bill George shows us the way with clarity and conviction.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDaniel Goleman\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eEmotional Intelligence\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePrimal Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Bill George has won a legendary reputation for success and integrity in American enterprise.  Read and grow!\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eDavid Gergen\u003c\/b\u003e, Center for Public Leadership, Harvard University, and author of \u003ci\u003eEyewitness to Power\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"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.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eJeffrey Immelt\u003c\/b\u003e, chairman and CEO, General Electric\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eAuthentic Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e is a priceless dialogue with Bill George, unquestionably America’s preeminent steward of corporate integrity. This book is destined to be a classic.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eHarvey Mackay\u003c\/b\u003e, author of \u003ci\u003eSwim with the Sharks Without Being Eaten Alive\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In \u003ci\u003eAuthentic Leadership\u003c\/i\u003e Bill George shows why he is recognized as one of the world’s best corporate leaders.\"\u003cbr\u003e —\u003cb\u003eHank McKinnell\u003c\/b\u003e, chairman and CEO, Pfizer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47988778860773,"sku":"NP9780787975289","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780787975289.jpg?v=1761781558","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/authentic-leadership-isbn-9780787975289","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}