Reaching Your Full Potential As a Next-Generation Leader w/ Bill George (Former CEO Medtronic)
In this episode, Shamus Madan chats with Bill George about his book "True North," the "Great Resignation," and his time at Medtronic. They delve into the importance of a strong founding team, the significance of aiding others to reach their potential, and building a company culture at scale. They also discuss Facebook's pivot to Meta.
Key Points
- Professor Bill George emphasizes the importance of leaders being authentic and true to their values, particularly when facing crises and challenges in today's fast-paced business environment.
- Leaders should prioritize building relationships and fostering a culture of innovation within their organizations, ensuring they remain connected with both their team and their customers.
- Emerging leaders are encouraged to learn from their experiences, seek mentorship, and align with companies that share their purpose and values to reach their full potential and make a significant impact.
Bill George is a Professor at Harvard Business School (HBS), where he has taught leadership since 2004. He is the author of: Emerging Leader Edition of True North, Discover Your True North and The Discover Your True North Fieldbook, Authentic Leadership, True North, Finding Your True North, 7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis, and True North Groups.
He was chair and CEO of Medtronic, the world’s leading medical technology company. Under his leadership, Medtronic’s market capitalization grew from $1.1 billion to $60 billion, averaging 35 percent a year. He joined Medtronic in 1989 as president and COO, was CEO from 1991 to 2001, and was chair of the board from 1996 to 2002. Earlier in his career, he was an executive with Honeywell and Litton Industries and served in the U.S. Department of Defense.
He has served as a director of Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Novartis, Target, the Mayo Clinic, and World Economic Forum USA. He received the 2014 Bower Award for Business Leadership and was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 2012. He has been named one of the Top 25 Business Leaders of the Past 25 Years by PBS, Executive of the Year by the Academy of Management, and Director of the Year by the National Association of Corporate Directors.
Pre-Order Here: https://www.billgeorge.org/book/true-north-emerging-leader-edition
Twitter of Host: @mbitpodcast (Shamus Madan)
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