Bill George

George, B. (2004). Authentic leadership: Rediscovering the secrets to creating lasting value. Jossey-Bass.
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Bill George was one of the first authors to investigate the concept of Authentic Leadership in his bestselling book Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value in 2004. In it he identified a wheel of authenticity, which essentially allows for the strengthening of the authenticity characteristics. At the core, however, there was the need to develop two important traits: inner self and being present.
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The 5-Step Process to Defining Authentic Leadership - The Leadership Institute
The Leadership Institute/Authenticity Learn the Process to Defining and Understanding your Potential for Becoming an Authentic Leader and Inspire Meaningful Success We firs t heard the term "authentic leadership" as a management concept back in 2003 when author Bill George challenged corporate America to lead authentically in his book - Authentic Leadership: Rediscovering the Secrets to Creating Lasting Value He pointed out that "authentic leaders of mission-driven companies will create far greater shareholder value than financially oriented companies."
www.theleadershipinstitute.com.au
Truly Authentic Leadership | Bill George
Truly Authentic Leadership U.S. News & World Report 10/30/2006 By Bill George If ever there was a time when America needs leaders, it's now. The litany of problems is all too familiar- Iraq , healthcare, schools, energy, the seemingly endless series of corporate scandals.
www.billgeorge.org

What Is Authentic Leadership?
Authentic leadership is an up-and-coming theory about leadership and management. It looks into how genuine a leader is, and how their perception of being genuine impacts their ability to lead. Learn more about authentic leadership and how you can develop it in your career and life.
www.wgu.edu
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