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True North

Updated: Feb 17, 2023

by Bill George


The leadership book "True North" offers a comprehensive framework for comprehending and refining one's leadership style. The book emphasizes the value of being aware of one's values, motives, and beliefs to develop into a genuine leader who can uplift and empower others.


Self-discovery requires a lifetime of effort and education. "Leadership is one of those tremendous excursions into your soul," says GE's Jeff Immelt. They could only instruct you on how to do it.[1]


Reading "True North" may benefit your leadership development path. The book will prompt you to consider your values and views and how they affect your leadership style and decision-making ability. It may aid in identifying potential growth and development areas for you and offer techniques for achieving so.


We sometimes have the impression that a supernatural force assists influential leaders. They can make decisions that are superior to those of regular people since they are intelligent, quick, and wise.[2]


Additionally, "True North" provides examples of genuine leadership from successful individuals who have shown their dedication to leading with integrity, purpose, and compassion. Being a Cadet and a future Police Officer, these tales motivated me to strive for comparable leadership traits.


In conclusion, "True North" is a helpful tool for anyone trying to hone their leadership abilities. In both your future career and life, the book's emphasis on sincerity and self-reflection may help you develop into a more capable and motivating leader.


By discovering different sides of yourself, you will find your own "guideline" to stay on track and always be yourself. -Bill George







__________________________ [1] Katherinegolub@gmail.com. (2022, December 18). Discovering your inner compass. Center for Callings & Courage. Retrieved February 14, 2023, from https://callingsandcourage.com/discovering-inner-compass/ [2] True north (2007), Bill George - Book Summary. (n.d.). Retrieved February 14, 2023, from https://www.zenflowchart.com/blog/true-north-2007-bill-george-book-summary

 
 
 

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