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    Seven Lessons for Leading in Crisis
    Seven Lessons for Leading in Crisis
    Seven Lessons for Leading in Crisis
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    Seven Lessons for Leading in Crisis

    Written by Bill George

    Narrated by Bill George

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    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.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAscent Audio
    Release dateSep 24, 2009
    ISBN9781596594661
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    Bill George

    Bill George was born in Glens Falls, New York. He received his undergraduate degree from Ithaca College and holds master's degrees from the Ohio State University and the State University of New York at Albany. George is a member of the Ithaca College and the Glens Falls High School Athletic Halls of Fame. Prior to entering the coaching field, George spent three years as a special education teacher in Upstate New York.George served as an assistant football coach to Jim Butterfield at Ithaca, as well as at Princeton (1984) and the United States Military Academy Preparatory School (1987-89), and as a graduate assistant at Ohio State (1985-86). George retired in 2020 following twenty-one seasons as the head football coach at the US Coast Guard Academy.George resides in Salem, Connecticut, with his wife, Nancy, and daughter, Lila.

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