Bill George, former chairman and chief executive of Medtronic, Inc., the world's leading medical technology company, speaks boldly against the "shareholders are king" philosophy that has created many of the problems facing businesses today. With corporate accounting scandals rampant and CEOs being handsomely rewarded even while their companies are rushing headlong to failure, George believes that leaders must reexamine their values and principles and refocus their companies on the things that create true sustainable value: satisfied customers serviced through valued employees.

Bill George was named "Director of the Year - 2001-02" by the National Association of Corporate Directors, "Executive of the Year - 2001" by the Academy of Management, and "Legend in Leadership 2002" by Yale University. He currently serves on many corporate boards and helps leaders everywhere through his speaking engagements and articles.

With great appreciation for your expert work at Linkage/Entelechy in promoting leadership progress.

Bill