How to Be Awesome at Your Job

812: Bill George on How Emerging Leaders Can Succeed Today

Oct 27, 2022

Bill George, former Medtronic CEO and current professor, shares principles for excelling as a leader: true north, overcoming distractions, clarifying purpose. Authenticity in leadership and leading oneself are crucial. Mark Zuckerberg's moral compass is debated, citing privacy concerns. Examples of finding true north shared. Medtronic's impact on lives discussed. Positive leadership highlighted with self-awareness, empowering others, work-life balance.

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Bill George

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Authenticity and vulnerability are sought after in leaders today, as people want to work for genuine and true leaders.

Discovering one's true north, aligning values with an organization, and finding purpose are crucial for effective leadership.

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The Importance of Authentic Leadership

Authenticity is a crucial trait for effective leaders. Being genuine and true to oneself is a significant shift from the past, where leaders were expected to conform to certain images and styles. Today, leaders who exhibit authenticity and vulnerability are sought after, as people no longer want to work for phony or inauthentic leaders. Building relationships based on trust and being true to one's values are key elements of authentic leadership.

Authentic Leadership and Leading Oneself

01:37

Focus on Empowering Others as a Leader

01:21

Introduction

2min

Being an Authentic Leader

8min

Reflections on Mark Zuckerberg's Moral Compass

2min

Finding True North: Examples and Reflections

9min

The Impact of Medtronic Devices on People's Lives

2min

Creating Positive Leadership and Finding Fulfillment

15min

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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