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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.
Synopsis
The unprecedented crisis that virtually every American institution is facing these days calls for strong leadership. But what exactly is a leader to do? Recognized leader Bill George tells them specifically in this short, to the point, straight talking book. His Seven Lessons for Leading in Crisis are field tested and true, based on his own direct experiences as well as years of researching the actions of companies who have weathered storms and are weathering this one.They are:
Lesson #1 Face Reality, Starting with Yourself
Lesson #2 No Matter How Bad Things Are, They Will Get Worse
Lesson #3 Build a Mountain of Cash, and Get to the Highest Hill
Lesson #4 Never Waste a Good Crisis
Lesson #5 Before Asking Others to Sacrifice, Volunteer Yourself
Lesson #6 Don't Be Atlas: Get the World Off Your Shoulders
Lesson #7 Be Aggressive: This is Your Best Chance to Win in the Market
There are few leaders today that have the credibilty to be giving such advice; George is one of them. Former CEO of Medtronic, current board member at Goldman Sachs, Exxon Mobil and Novartis, and professor of leadership at Harvard, he has been tested in the trenches and has his finger on the pulse of what is going on today.
Table of Contents
Foreword (Warren Bennis).
Introduction The Ultimate Test of Your Leadership.
Lesson #1 Face Reality, Starting with Yourself.
Lesson #2 Don't be Atlas, Get the World Off Your Shoulders.
Lesson #3 Dig Deep for the Root Cause.
Lesson #4 Get Ready for the Long Haul.
Lesson #5 Never Waste a Good Crisis.
Lesson #6 You're in the Spotlight: Don't Lose Track of True North.
Lesson #7 Go on Offense, Focus on Winning.
Conclusion Crisis May Be Your Defining Moment.
Appendix Leaders Featured in 7 Lessons.
References.
Further Study.
Acknowledgements.
The Author.