Reflections on Mark Zuckerberg's Moral Compass

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The speakers discuss their thoughts on Mark Zuckerberg's moral compass, highlighting his handling of users' private information and abusive behavior on Facebook as evidence of his lack of one. They argue that prioritizing privacy and safety on the platform would indicate a moral compass.

Former Medtronic CEO and current professor, Bill George shares foundational principles for excelling as a leader in today’s world of work.

— YOU’LL LEARN —

1) What a “true north” is and why it’s so critical

2) The top three distractions leaders must overcome

3) Powerful questions to clarify your purpose

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— ABOUT BILL —

Bill George is the former chairman and chief executive officer of Medtronic. He joined Medtronic in 1989 as president and chief operating officer, was chief executive officer from 1991-2001, and board chair from 1996-2002. He is currently a senior fellow at Harvard Business School, where he has taught leadership since 2004.

Bill is the author of: Discover Your True North and The Discover Your True North Field book, Authentic Leadership, 7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis True North, Finding Your True North, and True North Groups. He served on the boards of Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Novartis, Target, and Mayo Clinic.

He received his BSIE with high honors from Georgia Tech, his MBA with high distinction from Harvard University, where he was a Baker Scholar, and honorary PhDs from Georgia Tech, Mayo Medical School, University of St. Thomas, Augsburg College and Bryant University.

• Book: True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership

• Book: True North: Leading Authentically in Today's Workplace, Emerging Leader Edition

— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW —

• Researcher: Richard Davidson

• Book: Younger Next Year: Live Strong, Fit, and Sexy - Until You're 80 and Beyond by Chris Crowley and Henry Lodge

• Past episode: 371: The Keys That Make a Great Team with Don Yaeger

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