Thursday, December 30, 2010

Bill George : Seven Lessons for Leading in Crisis

Seven Lessons for Leading in Crisis (3 CD Audio)

Bill George, the acclaimed author of Wall Street Journal’s bestseller True North and 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 direction, George shows leaders specifically what they must do to become strong leaders and survive any crisis. His seven lessons:

1. Face Reality, Starting with Yourself

2. Get the World off Your Shoulders
3. Dig Deep for the Root Cause
4. Get Ready for the Long Haul
5. Never Waste a Good Crisis
6. You’re in the Spotlight: Follow True North
7. Go on Offense, Focus on Winning Now