Most CEOs are world-class managers. Bill George says they still lack the one quality that matters most.What AI can automate is disappearing. What remains is deeply human. Bill George, the executive who coined authentic leadership, argues that courage is the skill no classroom can teach — and the one leaders need most right now.George led Medtronic for a decade, growing its market cap from $1.1 billion to $60 billion, while building one of the most values-driven cultures in global business. He explains why leaders who manage upward in fear — whether of a toxic boss or a presidential tweet — will never get the best from their people. And why the real test of a leader isn't strategy. It's whether anyone actually wants to be on your team.About Bill George:Bill George is Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School and former Chairman and CEO of Medtronic, where he grew enterprise value by 60x over a decade. He is the bestselling author of True North and has served on the boards of Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Novartis, and the Mayo Clinic.What you'll learn:🎯 Why authentic leadership is now the gold standard — and what it actually means beyond the buzzword🧠 How Bill lost seven elections in a row and what that crucible taught him about relationships and leadership💡 Why courage cannot be taught in a classroom and how you build it through lived experience instead🔥 How Costco's CEO faced 17 attorneys general, a shareholder suit, and an activist investor — and got 98% of shareholders to back him anyway⚡ Why the skills being automated by AI make human qualities like empathy, compassion, and moral courage more valuable than ever📌 How to build a personal support team that keeps you grounded, bold, and honest with yourselfAbout the Guest:Bill George is Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School and former Chairman and CEO of Medtronic. Under his leadership, Medtronic's market capitalization grew from $1.1 billion to $60 billion. He is the author of multiple bestselling books on authentic leadership and has served on the boards of Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Novartis, and the Mayo Clinic.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamwgeorge/Harvard Business School: https://www.exed.hbs.edu/faculty/william-georgeWebsite: https://billgeorge.org/📖 Find "True North: Leading Authentically in Today's Workplace, Emerging Leaders Edition" by Bill GeorgeAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/True-North-Authentically-Workplace-Emerging/dp/1119886104Publisher: https://billgeorge.org/book/true-north-emerging-leader-edition/About the Host:Paula Caligiuri is a Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University's D'Amore-McKim School of Business and co-host of International Business Today. Her research focuses on cultural agility, global leadership, and workforce development.Northeastern: https://damore-mckim.northeastern.edu/people/paula-caligiuri/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulacaligiuriInternational Business Today Podcast:📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InternationalBusinessToday🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2y21XexVdXEiTBdZQIuSyf🍎 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/international-business-today/id1665009512💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/international-business-today-by-northeastern-university/🌐 https://damore-mckim.northeastern.edu/podcasts/international-business-today/🎓 Ready to develop the leadership skills that AI can't replace? Explore Northeastern's online business programs → https://online.northeastern.edu/