Bill George Quotes & Sayings

Leaders with principles are less likely to get bullied or pushed around because they can draw clear lines in the sand ... The softest pillow is a clear conscience. - Narayana Murthy, founder and CEO, Infosys — Bill George

The role of leaders is not to get other people to follow them but to empower others to lead. — Bill George

Making heroes out of celebrity CEOs is at the heart of the crisis in corporate leadership. — Bill George

Accepting your shadow side is an essential part of being authentic. — Bill George

You only go around once, and you've got to grab for all the gusto you can. — Bill George

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

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

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