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One of the country's most trusted leaders offers time-tested and real world advice for leading in economic hard times

From business giant Bill George, the acclaimed author of Wall Street Journal's bestseller True North, comes the just-in-time guide for anyone in a leadership position facing today's unprecedented economic challenges.…

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1 author picked Seven Lessons for Leading in Crisis as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I read this during the COVID-19 lockdowns while writing one of my books, and it was a lifeline. Bill George, professor of management practice at Harvard Business School, packed this book with actionable wisdom for maintaining authentic, steady leadership during uncertain times.

He doesn’t spoon-feed solutions. He forces you to reflect, think, and consider your actions.

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