Seven Lessons for Leading in Crisis, Bill George
Seven Lessons for Leading in Crisis, Bill George
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Seven Lessons for Leading in Crisis

Author: Bill George

Narrator: Bill George

Unabridged: 2 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 09/24/2009


Synopsis

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jon on January 10, 2025

Excellent book that puts span of control (SOC) issues into perspective when a crisis happens. SOC expansion/contraction (E/C) is often a critical failure point that cannot be corrected (e.g. Uvalde school shooting). This book is illustrative of the 'accordion' concept needed to plan for and manage a......more

Goodreads review by Chris on June 21, 2019

Bill George, former CEO of Medtronic, writes a short book of dealing with crisis and setbacks. In the book he outlines seven principles: 1) Face reality. Jim Collins says that before a leaders makes any critical decision, it's necessary to confront the brutal facts. George concurs. "Until you acknowl......more

Goodreads review by Gene on August 25, 2022

Crisis is the defining moment for a leader. Veteran business executive and educator, Bill George, presents a seven-step plan for leading in a crisis. This book is an easy read with a clear message. Leaders of organizations facing crisis are given the opportunity to reinvent themselves, and their orga......more