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Based on Bill George’s bestselling book True North, this personal guide offers leaders a comprehensive method for identifying their unique “True North.” The book offers methods for personal reflection and includes targeted exercises that help leaders hone in on the purpose of their leadership and developing their authentic leadership skills.


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Your Personal Guide for Finding Your True North

Based on Bill George's bestselling book True North, this personal guide offers leaders a comprehensive approach for identifying their unique "True North." The book describes methods for personal reflection and includes targeted exercises that help leaders hone in on the purpose of their leadership and in developing their authentic leadership skills.

Praise for Finding Your True North

"True North (is) one of the most important books on leadership to come along in years, because it is based on so much up-close-and-personal observation."
New York Times

"True North debunks the myth of the superhero top executive ... 125 executives talk about their failures and personal tragedies, and how these setbacks shaped them as leaders."
Wall Street Journal

"On leadership, Bill George knows what he is talking about. He is (one of) the most respected business leaders around."
—Charlie Rose on Charlie Rose Show

"In True North, Bill George once again provides a road map for leadership in the 21st Century. The best people will follow only authenticity."
—Jeff Immelt, CEO, General Electric

"Bill George reminds us that compassion and understanding are as important qualities for business leaders as dedication and resolve."
—President Jimmy Carter


Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Jossey-Bass (June 16, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0470261366
  • ISBN-13: 978-0470261361
  • Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 8.1 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #112,933 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars The best-built leaders know their True North, February 18, 2009
Peter Drucker, the father of modern business management is credited with saying, "Management is doing things right; leadership is doing the right things." This simple yet profound quote embodies the spirit of the insightful book True North. Its author Bill George, who served as CEO for a successful medical device company for a decade, uses the illustration of a compass and how it always points north as a metaphor of how authentic leaders tend to do the right things more than others, while also being able to cope with adversity better than most. According to George's research and first-hand interviews with top leaders, the ability to do the morally, right thing cuts across nationalities, gender, religion, race and socioeconomics. Soundview recommends this book for the optimistic message it contains that each of us can discover the True North for ourselves, while also recognizing that it's a lifelong journey of learning and commitment but one that's well worth the trip.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for self-study, July 24, 2008
It was one of my text books from the MOL program (Master of Organizational Leadership)at Biola University. It's a great book to help opening a new path to survey one's 'self.' the book shows me how to develop/improve my character up to the point that how to become an authentic leader. following by the guidances and applied to my daily life, I found my true north and gained more understanding of how to developed them and used them in a full benefit to others.
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5.0 out of 5 stars At last a leader shares with us how to lead!, July 8, 2008
This will be a classic on leadership in time. Two things make this book a winner. One, Bill George has 35 years of impressive corporate experience culminated in a super impressive 10 year CEO tour with Medtronics. Second, he and his Harvard staff interviewed 125 CEO's nationwide to bring research for his leadership principles. This makes them very helpful to new and experienced leaders.

Bill George declares his mission at age 65 is to help produce the leadership that our nation must have in these uncertain times.
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