{"product_id":"authentic-leadership-rediscovering-the-secrets-to-creating-lasting-value-paperback-softback-9780787975289","title":"Authentic Leadership; Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value (Paperback \/ softback) 9780787975289","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eAuthentic Leadership\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eRediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eBill George (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780787975289, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 5 October 2004\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e240 pages, Charts: 4 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Tables: 1 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Exhibits: 4 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color; Graphs: 3 B\u0026amp;W, 0 Color\u003cbr\u003e22.6 x 15.2 x 2 cm, 0.295 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eIn 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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\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\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52453492392216,"sku":"9780787975289","price":13.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780787975289.jpg?v=1785285108","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/authentic-leadership-rediscovering-the-secrets-to-creating-lasting-value-paperback-softback-9780787975289","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}