by David Gergen
First published 2010
Former Medtronic CEO Bill George demonstrates that authentic leadership stems from following your internal compass. George and coauthor Peter Sims conducted research and interviews with 125 contemporary leaders to uncover what drives genuine leadership success. The book reveals their findings through a structured program focused on five core areas: discovering your authentic self, establishing your values and leadership principles, recognizing your motivations, assembling your support network, and integrating all life aspects to stay grounded. George and Sims present stories from leaders including Warren Bennis, George Shultz, Charles Schwab, Anne Mulcahy of Xerox, Howard Schultz of Starbucks, and executives from Goldman Sachs, Vanguard, and Warner Brothers. These accounts illuminate the career transitions that create leaders equipped for modern challenges. The book provides readers with tools to develop their own Personal Leadership Development Plan and transform their leadership approach.
Genres: business, leadership, non-fiction, personal-development
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: inspirational, self-improvement
288 pages · Kindle Edition · Jossey-Bass