by Bill George - Publications - Faculty & Research

08 Dec 2015
Research & Ideas

You Won't Make It If You Fake It

but they will succeed by being authentic. Bill George is the author of Discover Your True North, a senior fellow at Harvard Business School, and former chair and CEO of... View Details

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07 Feb 2023
News

True North and Authentic Leadership (with Bill George

12 Apr 2004
Research & Ideas

Waking Up a Sleeping Company

issue of Medtronic's performance standards, I found that goals and deadlines were routinely set, missed, and then simply adjusted. Poor performance was rationalized by excuses. Even incentive payments were adjusted upward to reflect these... View Details

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05 Jun 2014
Research & Ideas

Fixing the ‘I Hate Work’ Blues

customers will report a much higher level of responsiveness. The executives will make better informed, more thoughtful decisions about the business because they are so much closer to their markets and the people doing the work. Bill View Details

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16 Jul 2024
Op-Ed

Corporate Boards Are Failing in Their No. 1 Duty

2013, the Microsoft board recognized that the company needed a leadership change as its stock had been flat since CEO Steve Ballmer had taken over in 2000 from founder Bill Gates. By doubling down on its... View Details

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01 Mar 2010
Op-Ed

A Golden Opportunity for Ford and GM

recalled almost 9 million vehicles—more than the entire number it sold the past three years. The irony is that Toyota gained significant market share in the past decade at the expense of its American competitors by offering superior... View Details

Keywords: by Bill George; Auto

17 Jul 2017
Op-Ed

Op-Ed: As America Recedes from Global Leadership, Its CEOs are Stepping Up

they see one, and they recognize how important their voices are at this vital turning point in US history. That’s why they are stepping up now to address these complex global issues. Bill George is Senior... View Details

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06 Jul 2016
Research & Ideas

The Truth About Authentic Leaders

everyone they serve. Bill George is senior fellow at Harvard Business School Related Reading: Fixing the 'I Hate Work' Blues Why Leaders Lose Their Way Mindful Leadership: When East Meets West View Details

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02 Jul 2001
Research & Ideas

George C. Lodge

the new Dean, George P. Baker. He then turned his energies to teaching and launching the Central American Institute of Business Administration (INCAE), a project driven by the missionary idealism of the... View Details

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18 Jul 2012
Research & Ideas

Penn State Lesson: Today’s Cover-Up was Yesterday’s Opportunity

acknowledged its pedophilia scandals, it would have protected victims and its moral authority. Had President Bill Clinton admitted his relationship with Monica Lewinsky, the scandal would have subsided, enabling him to focus on his... View Details

Keywords: by Bill George; Education

23 Mar 2010
News

Bill George on the Passage of U.S. Healthcare Reform Legislation

18 Aug 2017
Op-Ed

Op-Ed: Courageous Leader Triggers a Moral Revolt of CEOs Against Trump

change the nation. Bill George is Senior Fellow at Harvard Business School, former Chair & CEO of Medtronic, and author of Discover Your True North. Related Reading: After Charlottesville, Where Does a... View Details

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10 Nov 2015
Op-Ed

Authentic Leadership Rediscovered

leader and have a meaningful life, you need to do the difficult inner work to develop yourself, have a strong moral compass based on your beliefs and values, and work on problems that matter to you. When you look back on your life it may not be perfect, but it will be... View Details

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06 Sep 2011
Research & Ideas

The Power of Leadership Groups for Staying on Track

Today's most successful leaders are focusing on sustaining superior performance by aligning people around mission and values and empowering leaders at all levels, while serving customers and collaborating throughout the organization. Over... View Details

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24 Apr 2018
Op-Ed

Op-Ed: What Mark Zuckerberg Can Learn About Crisis Leadership from Starbucks

before trust can rebuilt with users. #5: Never waste a good crisis. By immediately flying to Philadelphia and personally apologizing to the two victims, Johnson enabled them to become spokespeople for the broader issue of racial bias and... View Details

Keywords: by Bill George; Technology; Food & Beverage

14 Jan 2019
Op-Ed

These 4 CEOs Created a New Standard of Leadership

experience and perspective, these leaders will influence business and society for decades to come. Now global leaders such as General Motors’s Mary Barra, Merck’s Ken Frazier, BlackRock’s Larry Fink, and Salesforce’s Marc Benioff must now carry that mantle for the next... View Details

Keywords: by Bill George; Health; Banking; Food & Beverage; Consumer Products