One of the country's most trusted leaders offers time-tested and real world advice for leading in economic hard times From business giant Bill George, the acclaimed author of Wall Street Journal's bestseller True North, comes the just-in-time guide for anyone in a leadership position facing today's unprecedented economic challenges. The former CEO of Medtronic draws from his own in-the-trenches experience and lessons from leaders (representing an array of companies) who have weathered tough economic storms. With straight talk and clear directions, George shows leaders specifically what they must do to become strong leaders and survive any crisis. His seven lessons include: Face Reality, Starting with Yourself; Never Waste a Good Crisis; and Be Aggressive: This is Your Best Chance to Win in the Market. Seven Lesson for Leading in Crisis is a survival kit for anyone in a leadership position. • A concise handbook for applying proven leadership lessons in tough times • Written by Bill George one of America's most trusted business leaders and author of True North and Authentic Leadership • Offers realistic actions leaders can take to put their companies on the right long-term path Seven Lesson for Leading in Crisis gives leaders a solid strategy for staying the course.
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— Barnes & Noble, editorial review" It was a quick and interesting read. <br/> <br/>Application: <br/>Be a humble leader and who listens well. "
— Stevie, 1/11/2010
Bill George is professor of management practice at the Harvard Business School and former chairman and CEO of Medtronic, the world’s leading medical technology company. He is the author of the bestseller Authentic Leadership and a board member of Goldman Sachs, Target, and Novartis. George has been recognized as Executive of the Year by the Academy of Management, Director of the Year by the National Association of Corporate Directors, and one of Public Broadcasting’s Top 25 Leaders of the Past 25 Years.