True North, Emerging Leader Edition

Praise for TRUE NORTH EMERGING LEADER EDITION The Emerging Leader Edition of True North bids to be a classic, as the successor to the leadership work of Peter Drucker and Warren Bennis, standing alongside Drucker's The Effective Executive and Bennis's On Becoming a Leader. I salute Bill on his best book. " -Foreword by David Gergen, Author, Hearts Touched by Fire, and Advisor to four U. S. Presidents "Bill George shares with us his unique and beautiful perspective on leadership in the 21st century. His immense wisdom is incredibly timely and more relevant than ever. It will no doubt help every emerging leader, as well as established leaders. An indispensable companion for all of us. " -Hubert Joly, Former Best Buy CEO; Senior Lecturer, Harvard Business School; Author, The Heart of Business "At a time when many of society's challenges lay at the feet of corporate America, Bill George is an important voice on courageous leadership. The original True North is an essential playbook for executives who aim to lead with their values. I am grateful to contribute to this Emerging Leader Edition for the next generation. " -Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO and President, Ariel Investments; Chair, Starbucks "We need courageous and authentic leaders at all levels. The Emerging Leader Edition of True North is an essential companion for anyone who aspires to make a positive difference in a world where trust and authenticity are the defining characteristics of great leaders. " -Paul Polman, CEO of Unilever; Author, Net Positive "Bill George tells the stories of leaders united by one belief: You can't deliver value unless you anchor yourself in values. Bill does a masterful job showing anyone on the journey of leadership what it takes to discover your own True North. " -Indra Nooyi, CEO of PepsiCo "In the Emerging Leader Edition of True North, Bill George captures the practice and value of skilled and motivated authentic leaders working together on a strategy and a plan to deliver a compelling vision. It's a must-read. Thank you, Bill. " -Alan Mulally, Former CEO of Ford Motor "This is the most robust and practical leadership book I have ever read, period. Bill George, one of the most admired leaders of our time, packs several lifetimes of wisdom into one quick and compelling read. " -Tom Rath, Author of Strengths Finder 2. 0