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Bill George

Medtronic, Former CEO
EPISODE 155

Stay connected to your front lines

More from Bill George

Make your mission relatable
Develop a mission that everyone in your company can relate to and participate in. If every person in your organization can somehow be involved in achieving your mission, your people will feel more connected and engaged in their work.
Don't try to get ahead too fast
Careers aren't made overnight. There are valuable lessons to learn in frontline and workaday jobs—and they'll make you an even better leader in the long run.
Recognize those who make the difference for your customers
When things go well, be quick to give credit to your team. After all, they’re the ones out there making it happen!
Don’t get trapped in the ivory tower
Want to understand your business? Spend less time in your office and more time on the front lines. There’s no better way to see what’s really happening.

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Short (but powerful) leadership advice from entrepreneurs and CEOs of top companies like JPMorgan Chase, Target, Starbucks and more.

Clips

  • Don't try to get ahead too fast
    Bill George
    Bill George
    Medtronic, Former CEO
  • Learn from your people on the front lines
    Bill George
    Bill George
    Medtronic, Former CEO
  • Find your true north
    Bill George
    Bill George
    Medtronic, Former CEO
  • Know when your time in a role is up
    Bill George
    Bill George
    Medtronic, Former CEO
  • Embrace the truth of who you are
    Bill George
    Bill George
    Medtronic, Former CEO
  • Be vulnerable and admit your mistakes
    Bill George
    Bill George
    Medtronic, Former CEO
  • Recognize those who make the difference for your customers
    Bill George
    Bill George
    Medtronic, Former CEO
  • Extract wisdom from seasoned employees
    Bill George
    Bill George
    Medtronic, Former CEO
  • Ask for the answers when you don't have them
    Bill George
    Bill George
    Medtronic, Former CEO
  • Don’t get trapped in the ivory tower
    Bill George
    Bill George
    Medtronic, Former CEO

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