True North Fieldbook, Emerging Leader Edition

A Singular Collection of Exercises in Leadership and Self-discovery from the Preeminent Thought Leader on Authentic Leadership In the Emerging Leader Edition of the True North Fieldbook, veteran executive and Harvard Business School (HBS) Executive Fellow Bill George delivers an engaging and insightful discussion of how to find your leadership purpose: your True North. You'll follow along with a series of reflective exercises as you become a better leader by reconnecting with what makes you effective and one-of-a-kind. The author walks you through your own life story, bringing your personal narrative into sharp relief through an in-depth process of personal discovery. Based on the same lessons taught to MBA students at HBS and the senior executives of dozens of Fortune 100 companies, the book's exercises demonstrate how to generate a customized and behaviorally anchored Leadership Development Plan that supports immediate action and impact. An essential strategic playbook for authentic leadership efficacy, the True North Fieldbook will reveal to you the once-in-a-lifetime leadership opportunities that await you, if you're only willing to reach out and take them.

Nick Craig is the president of Core Leadership Institute, a leadership consulting firm teaching authentic leadership programs around the globe. Its mission is to help leaders and organizations discover their deeper purpose and have the courage to live it. He is coauthor of the article "From Purpose to Impact" with Scott Snook. Nick currently lives in Harvard, Massachusetts with his wife, Jeanne, and their kids. Bill George is the former Chair and CEO of Medtronic and Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School (HBS), where he has taught leadership to MBAs and executives since 2004. He is the author of four bestselling books: Authentic Leadership, True North, Finding Your True North, and 7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis. True North has been recognized as one of the 25 Best Leadership Books of All-Time. He has served on the boards of Goldman Sachs, Mayo Clinic, ExxonMobil, Novartis, and Target. Scott Snook is a Senior Lecturer of Business Administration at Harvard Business School where he teaches courses in leadership and leader development. Scott's research and consulting includes leadership, leader development, leading change, and organizational systems. His book Friendly Fire received the Terry Award from the Academy of Management. He and his wife Kathleen and their five children live in Concord, Massachusetts. Lauren Schwenk is Chief of Staff of Three Ships, which operates digital marketplace businesses. As Chief of Staff, Lauren leads special projects, which has included supporting Bill George on research, writing, editing, and graphic design since 2010. She received a BA in journalism and mass communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She lives in Pinehurst, North Carolina, with her husband, Wes, and their three children. Josh Hall is the Founder of Sage & Sterling Communications, a full-service public relations and communications agency that specializes in strategic storytelling. Josh works with leaders from businesses of all shapes and sizes to distill messaging down to its core, craft meaningful content, and deliver it to targeted audiences. A resident of Ponte Vedra, Florida, Josh lives with his wife, Meredith, and their two children.

Preface Emerging Leader's Guide to True North xi Introduction Developing as an Authentic Leader 1 Part I: Discover Yourself 11 1 Your Life Story 13 2 Crucibles Shape Your Leadership 27 3 Leading without True North 37 Part II: Develop Yourself 59 4 Develop Self-Awareness 63 5 Live Your Values 83 6 Find Your Sweet Spot 97 7 Lead an Integrated Life 111 Part III: Lead People 127 8 I to We 129 9 Your North Star 137 10 The Leader as Coach 147 Part IV: Navigate Today's Challenges 163 11 Inclusive Leadership 165 12 Leading in Crisis 175 13 The Moral Leader 191 Conclusion: Your Leadership Development Plan 201 Appendix A: Ways to Use This Guide 221 Appendix B: Form a True North Group 225 Appendix C: Course Syllabus: True North for Emerging Leaders 229 About the Authors 239 Index 241