Leading Authentically with Bill George

A moment of honor for Power Women to host Bill George, former Chairman and CEO of Medtronic, to address the challenges faced by emerging leaders in leading their organizations authentically through never-ending crises and help aspiring leaders reach their full, authentic potential.

• Becoming an authentic leader, equipped to lead inclusively with moral clarity
• Understanding how Millennials are leading more effectively in today’s world
• Integrating all aspects of your life—who you are at home, at work, and in the community​

Bill George is an executive fellow at Harvard Business School (HBS), where he has taught leadership since 2004. He was chair and CEO of Medtronic, the world’s leading medical technology company. Under his leadership, Medtronic’s market capitalization grew from $1.1 billion to $60 billion. He joined Medtronic in 1989 as president and COO, was CEO from 1991 to 2001, and was chair of the board from 1996 to 2002. Earlier in his career, he was an executive with Honeywell and Litton Industries and served in the U.S. Department of Defense. He has served as a director of Goldman Sachs, ExxonMobil, Novartis, Target, the Mayo Clinic, and World Economic Forum USA. He has received honorary PhDs from Georgia Tech, Mayo Medical School, University of St. Thomas, Augsburg College, and Bryant University.