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Since the publication of Authentic Leadership and True North, Bill George has spoken about authentic leadership and leadership development to executive leaders from the following organizations:

For-Profit Corporations

General Electric
Johnson & Johnson
Microsoft
IBM
Accenture
Goldman Sachs
Novartis
Starbucks
Pepsico
Mastercard (clip 1, clip 2)
Best Buy
3M
Pepsico
ITT
Sara Lee
Hewitt Associates
Clorox
Spencer Stuart
Nestle
Charles Schwab (clip 1)
Campbell Soup
Procter & Gamble
Amgen
Thrivent Financial
U. S. Cellular
Georgia Pacific
Carlson Companies
Medtronic
Teekay Shipping
Trans-Canada
Canadian Mortgage and Housing
Endo Pharmaceuticals
Patterson Dental

Non-Profit Organizations

Aurora Health System
Mayo Clinic
Carter Center
Conference Board (clip 1)
United Way of Twin Cities
Medica Health Plan
Volunteer Hospitals of America
Opportunity International (clip 1)
Center for Creative Leadership
Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership
Twin Cities Rise! 

Associations

World Economic Forum
World Business Forum
HSM: Special Management Program
Willow Creek Leadership Summit
Leaders in London
Urban Land Institute
Young Presidents Organization
Center for Creative Leadership
American Hospital Association
Academy of Management
American Bankers Association (clip 1, clip 2)
Linkage
United Way of America
Carter Center
American Association of College and University Presidents
Association of Southern Colleges
American Society of Association Executives
Arthur Page Society
Corporate Responsibility Organization
Financial Planning Association
INC
Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Building Service Contractors Association
National Association of Corporate Directors
Farm Credit Services
Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society
Dental Trade Association
People Potential Group

Academic Institutions:
Harvard
Stanford
Yale
University of Pennsylvania
Dartmouth
Notre Dame
University of Minnesota
St. Thomas University
University of Michigan
University of Southern California
Pepperdine University
New York University
Georgia Tech
IMD International
Bentley (clip 1, clip 2)
Elon
Bryant
Baruch College
EPFL Switzerland

On Air:
CBS Radio Business Breakfast (part 1, part 2)
Minnesota Public Radio (full broadcast)

Articles:

August 7, 2008 Willow Creek Leadership Summit
Finding Your True North: The Spirituality of Authentic Leaders

July 11, 2008 BusinessWeek
Follow the Oil Money

June 16, 2008 Newsweek
We Ask: When Will The Pain Go Away?
Bill George contributes "Business as usual would be a terrible solution

June 1, 2008 BusinessWeek
Of Substance, Character, and Integrity
Why companies need authentic leaders and not charismatic stars at the helm

April 10, 2008 BusinessWeek
A New Political Agenda for Business?
This election, business leaders should offer Washington a set of plans that will restore the country's economic strength and global standing

May 11, 2008 Huffington Post
Open Letter to Bill Clinton
You are facing one of the leadership challenges of your life. You need to decide whether to put the interests of the United States and the world ahead of your personal interests...

April 10, 2008 BusinessWeek
How to Fill a Predecessor's Big Shoes
It's daunting to step into a position previously occupied by a star performer. Take it easy, be yourself, and remember what leadership is

March 13, 2008 BusinessWeek
L'Affaire Spitzer: Leaders Who Lose Their Way
No one knows what propelled him to violate the public trust. But it's clear he lost sight of the values that must guide those who are expected to be role models

March 4, 2008 BusinessWeek
Wanted: A Few Disruptive Leaders
To get growth back on track, the U.S. needs a new generation of innovative, pioneering executives to shake up technologies and transform industries

February 12, 2008 BusinessWeek
Ethics Must Be Global, Not Local
To build a truly great, global business, business leaders need to adopt a global standard of ethical practices

January 22, 2008 BusinessWeek
The Founder Returns
Howard Schultz is back as CEO of Starbucks and chances are his second act will restore the company to its original mission

January 10, 2008 BusinessWeek
The Obama Phenomenon
My Harvard classes teaches me how Barack Obama's candidacy appeals to young people's need for leadership, diversity, and a spirit of public service

January 2, 2008 Dow Jones Commentary
As Books Close on 2007, Managers Should Take a Long-Term View

November 29, 2007 BusinessWeek
An Embarrassment of Succession Fiascoes

November 13, 2007 US News & World Report
"A New Makeover for an Old Retail Face"

November 1, 2007 BusinessWeek
Does Anyone Care About Homeowners?

October 22, 2007 BusinessWeek
Where Have All the Leaders Gone (Part III)
Move over, baby boomers. The emerging leaders have a different set of experiences, expectations, and rules...

October 04, 2007 BusinessWeek
Where Have All the Leaders Gone (Part II)
Yes, there is a dearth of genuine leadership in business and politics. But there are examples we can look to for inspiration and guidance

September 21, 2007 BusinessWeek
Where Have All the Leaders Gone (Part I)
The U.S. is going through a crisis of leadership in both business and politics. And it won't be solved until we look at ourselves in the mirror

September 06, 2007 BusinessWeek
Nonperforming CEOs

August 21 - 2007 BusinessWeek
Private Equity, Public Gain

August 05, 2007 BusinessWeek
The U.S.'s Hidden Asset: Global Capitalism

September, 2007 GeorgiaTech
Bill George on Finding True North

June 3, 2007 Leader to Leader
The Transformation from "I" to "We"

June 3, 2007 Strategy & Leadership
Why Leaders Lose Their Way

April 13, 2007 The Memorial Church, Harvard University
Finding Your True North: The Spirituality of Authentic Leaders

March 28, 2007 Raytheon Lectureship in Business Ethics at Bentley College
True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership

March 22, 2007 BusinessWeek
Authentic Leadership

March 15, 2007 Westminster Town Hall
Leadership in the 21st Century

Nov 7, 2006 Grand Rapids Economic Club
Leadership in the 21st Century

October 30, 2006 US News & Report
Truly Authentic Leadership

July, 2006 St. Paul Pioneer Press
America Needs a Health Care System

May 21, 2005 Bryant University Commencement Address
Becoming an Authentic Leader

Dec 2003 CEO Magazine
A Call for Authentic Leadership: Reflections of a former CEO

June 13, 2003 Fortune Forum
Good Governance Creates Lasting Value

Feb 13, 2003 Westminister Townhall Forum
Crisis and Corporate Ethics: Where Have All the Leaders Gone?

October 24, 2003 United Theological Seminary
The Spirituality of Authentic Leadership

 

 

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