True North Quotes

“The role of leaders is not to get other people to follow them but to empower others to lead.”
― Bill George, True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership

“Leadership is a journey, not a destination. It is a marathon, not a sprint. It is a process, not an outcome. (quoting John Donahoe)”
― Bill George, True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership

“successful leadership takes conscious development and requires being true to your life story.”
― Bill George, True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership

“The reality is that no one can be authentic by trying to be like someone else. There is no doubt you can learn from their experiences, but there is no way you can be successful trying to be like them. People trust you when you are genuine and authentic, not an imitation.”
― Bill George, True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership

“True North is the internal compass that guides you successfully through life.”
― Bill George, True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership

“Pursuing purpose with passion
• Practicing solid values
• Leading with heart
• Establishing enduring relationships
• Demonstrating self-discipline”
― Bill George, True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership

“Leadership is the sum total of who you are. Leaders are developed not simply born and

we can all develop ourselves to be able to guide others. Anyone who follows their internal

compass can become an authentic leader.”
― Bill George , True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership

“Healing is the only path forward. It takes the most courage and is the most terrifying. To heal, you've got to get over fear of being yourself.”
― Bill George, True North, Emerging Leader Edition: Leading Authentically in Today's Workplace