Bill George

William (Bill) Randall George is a widely published and respected author, speaker, professor and consultant. He has served as a professor at Harvard Business School, author of five acclaimed books, founder of a successful non-profit organization, and as a leadership consultant to executives and organizations around the world.

George was born in 1944 in Tampa, Florida. He graduated with a degree in economics from Georgia Tech in 1965 and obtained his MBA and Ph.D. in management from the University of Michigan. Following his graduation, he served in the Navy as a surface warfare officer, and upon leaving the Navy became a professor at Northwestern University. After Northwestern, he moved on to Harvard Business School in 1981, and served as a professor there until 2004.

The consulting services of Bill George have been used by many high-profile companies and organizations, including IBM, Kraft Foods, Microsoft, Chevron and the World Economic Forum. He has also worked closely with the Forum of Young Global Leaders and the Young Presidents' Organization (YPO).

Bill George has published five acclaimed books on leadership and management. His first book, “True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership” was published in 2007, and was named a New York Times best-seller. His other works include “Core Values for Leaders” (2009), “7 Lessons for Leading in Crisis” (2010), “Discover Your True North: A Personal Guide” (2015), and “Lead Yourself First: Inspiring Leadership Through Solitude” (2017).

George is also the founder of the Center for Authentic Leadership, a non-profit organization that works to coach and mentor leaders in the development of their authentic voice. He serves on the boards of several non-profit and corporate organizations and speaks regularly on the topics of leadership and authentic leadership. He also works closely with universities and corporate organizations to develop authentic leadership development programs.

In addition to his career in academics, consulting and writing, Bill George is actively involved in several media projects, including speaking engagements, radio programs, TV shows, documentaries and his popular podcast, On Leadership. His podcast provides insight and advice to leaders on how to become successful.

Bill George is widely respected as one of the most influential authors and speakers on leadership and management as well as authentic leadership. He has been awarded numerous awards, including the Distinguished Contributions Award from the Academy of Management, the Clarke Hinkle Award from the International Business Organization, and the McGraw Hill/Businessweek Best Selling Authors Award. He has been retained by some of the world's largest and most successful companies, and is a highly sought-after speaker and presenter.

In his books, podcasts and talks, Bill George provides inspiring, valuable advice and guidance for leaders on how to stay true to their identity and beliefs and become successful. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and developing one’s own voice if one is to be a successful leader. George’s works have helped to influence the lives and work of professionals and organizations globally, making him a highly respected and influential author.