Description
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.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xi
The Author xiii
Foreword by Warren Bennis xv
Introduction The Ultimate Test of Leadership 1
Lesson #1 Face Reality, Starting with Yourself 15
Lesson #2 Don’t Be Atlas; Get the World Off Your Shoulders 31
Lesson #3 Dig Deep for the Root Cause 47
Lesson #4 Get Ready for the Long Haul 61
Lesson #5 Never Waste a Good Crisis 75
Lesson #6 You’re in the Spotlight: Follow True North 89
Lesson #7 Go on Offense, Focus on Winning Now 105
Conclusion Crisis May Be Your Defining Moment 121
Appendix Leaders Featured in 7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis 129
References 133
Further study of 7 lessons for leading in crisis 139
