Without Technique

"We need to spend more time developing the next generation of authentic leaders within our companies...

"We should be developing leaders who have the character, values, wisdom and depth to lead our organizations in the future. Far too much attention has been paid to honing their leadership style and image, managerial techniques and communications skills. In many organizations, we even force our highest potential leaders to conform to the organization's norms, thus draining them of their best leadership qualities.

"Instead, we should be encouraging them to be their own person and lead in their unique style, while following their values and the 'true north' of their moral compass."

(Bill George, CEO (ret.) of Medtronic, in “Taking Charge: Vision and Heart,” by Bill George. Chief Executive. New York: December 2003., Iss. 194; pg. 30)