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Name: Authentic Leadership
Author: Bill George

In *Authentic Leadership*, Bill George, former chairman and CEO of Medtronic, examines how authentic leaders can restore confidence in business after corporate scandals. He shows that leaders who prioritize mission and ethical decision‑making can outperform financially driven counterparts, citing Medtronic’s market capitalization rise from $1.1 billion to $460 billion during his tenure. George candidly shares the ethical dilemmas, FDA battles, and personal development challenges he faced, offering practical insights into cultivating authenticity within organizations.

First publish date: August 1, 2003

Genre: Business & Economics/Business Management

Authors: Bill George

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