True North Fieldbook, Emerging Leader Edition: The Emerging Leader's Guide to Leading Authentically in Today's Workplace

An unmatched exercise in leadership and self-discovery, written by a best-selling author and the preeminent thought leader on authentic leadership today

In the newly revised Emerging Leader Edition of the True North Fieldbook, seasoned executive and Harvard Business School Executive Fellow Bill George delivers an eye-opening discussion of how to find your leadership purpose: your True North. Through a series of reflective exercises, you’ll become a better leader by reconnecting with what makes you effective and unique.

In the guide, the author walks you through your own life story, sharpening your personal narrative through an intimate process of personal discovery. You’ll discover the same lessons taught to MBA students at Harvard Business School and senior executives in many Fortune 100 companies. The Emerging Leader Edition of the True North Fieldbook also offers:

• New and updated case studies and content from up-and-coming leaders about navigating crises
• Strategies for encouraging diversity and inclusivity without engaging in tokenism
• Ways to generate a customized, behaviorally anchored Leadership Development Plan that supports immediate action and impact

A can’t-miss roadmap to authentic leadership efficacy, the True North Fieldbook will open your eyes to the once-in-a-lifetime leadership opportunities that await you.

About the Author

Nick Craig is the president of Core Leadership Institute, a leadership consulting firm teaching authentic leadership programs around the globe. Its mission is to help leaders and organizations discover their deeper purpose and have the courage to live it. He is coauthor of the article "From Purpose to Impact" with Scott Snook. Nick currently lives in Harvard, Massachusetts with his wife, Jeanne, and their kids.

Bill George s the former Chair and CEO of Medtronic and Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School (HBS), where he has taught leadership to MBAs and executives since 2004. He is the author of four bestselling books: Authentic Leadership, True North, Finding Your True North, and 7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis. True North has been recognized as one of the 25 Best Leadership Books of All-Time. He has served on the boards of Goldman Sachs, Mayo Clinic, ExxonMobil, Novartis, and Target.

Scott Snook is a Senior Lecturer of Business Administration at Harvard Business School where he teaches courses in leadership and leader development. Scott's research and consulting includes leadership, leader development, leading change, and organizational systems. His book Friendly Fire received the Terry Award from the Academy of Management. He and his wife Kathleen and their five children live in Concord, Massachusetts.

Lauren Schwenk is Chief of Staff of Three Ships, which operates digital marketplace businesses. As Chief of Staff, Lauren leads special projects, which has included supporting Bill George on research, writing, editing, and graphic design since 2010. She received a BA in journalism and mass communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She lives in Pinehurst, North Carolina, with her husband, Wes, and their three children.

Josh Hall is the Founder of Sage & Sterling Communications, a full-service public relations and communications agency that specializes in strategic storytelling. Josh works with leaders from businesses of all shapes and sizes to distill messaging down to its core, craft meaningful content, and deliver it to targeted audiences. A resident of Ponte Vedra, Florida, Josh lives with his wife, Meredith, and their two children.