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Since its publication in february 2007, true north has had great resonance with leaders of all generations, and now with the millennials, and. What are the characteristics of innovation leaders. In the 20th century, leaders would hoard information at the top of the organization. Discover your true north, expanded and updated edition wiley. I finally pulled it down and drank from the refreshing stream of wisdom and insights that flowed from the authors minds and spirits. This leadership classic enables you to discover your true north, the internal compass that guides you successfully. In this interview, george discusses the concept of true north, why its unique for everyone, and whats changed about leadership over the past. True north shows how anyone who follows their internal compass can become an authentic leader. Testing values under pressure jon huntsman is the founder and chair of the huntsman corporation. Gain a full understanding of the key ideas in true north by bill george and peter sims. This article is made available to you with compliments of peter sims.
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