Authentic leadership : rediscovering the secrets to creating lasting value
Bill George (Author)
In Authentic Leadership 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
1 online resource (xix, 217 pages) : illustrations
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Introduction: Where have all the leaders gone?
pt. 1: Becoming an authentic leader. Leadership is authenticity, not style ; The transformation of leaders ; Leading a balanced life
pt. 2: 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?
pt. 3: 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
pt. 4: 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?
"A Warren Bennis book."