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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 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
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 impactA 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.
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 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
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 impactA 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.
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251 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2022
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December 11, 2025
Hard to rate this compared to the fiction books I normally read! Enjoyed the field book way more than the book itself! I’d say 2.75/5
A lot of ideas in this book are theoretically good and correct & it has great intentions. AND it’s not the leadership resource I would recommend to anyone who doesn’t like capitalism and has no respect for money-hungry, corrupt CEOs many of whom (like union-busting former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz for example) are referenced as shining examples of certain qualities or behavior of authentic leaders, which does not sit right with me. Again the main book does more of this than the field book, and what makes the field book better is that it has less of that & does have some helpful reflection exercises
My other biggest gripe with the book itself (and field book by extension) is that the authors like to use therapy lingo in a very not trauma-informed way, which leads to some potentially very harmful paragraphs and conclusions one could draw from this book.
A lot of ideas in this book are theoretically good and correct & it has great intentions. AND it’s not the leadership resource I would recommend to anyone who doesn’t like capitalism and has no respect for money-hungry, corrupt CEOs many of whom (like union-busting former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz for example) are referenced as shining examples of certain qualities or behavior of authentic leaders, which does not sit right with me. Again the main book does more of this than the field book, and what makes the field book better is that it has less of that & does have some helpful reflection exercises
My other biggest gripe with the book itself (and field book by extension) is that the authors like to use therapy lingo in a very not trauma-informed way, which leads to some potentially very harmful paragraphs and conclusions one could draw from this book.
November 11, 2025
I’m actually really glad the LMU CBA dean recommended this book during my orientation. There’s a lot of insight that had me reflecting on my past and current leadership experiences. But also a good supplement to the leadership class I am taking in my program
Honestly the Key takeaway from this is to be authentic, comfortable and confident in oneself, and just reminding oneself of personal core values and morals will be the key to being a successful leader.
Honestly the Key takeaway from this is to be authentic, comfortable and confident in oneself, and just reminding oneself of personal core values and morals will be the key to being a successful leader.
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