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Welcome to the True North Leadership Program Page: Information, Syllabus & Pre-Work Assignments

Dear True North Leaders,

We look forward to welcoming you to 1440 Multiversity on Sunday, October 12, 2025 between 4:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. The program journey starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, October 13, 2025, so please manage your travel plans to be on time accounting for possible travel delays.

We will spend the week together in intense learning experiences that are intended to help you become more outstanding leaders. The program will be based on Bill George’s book, True North - Emerging Leader Edition. Program topics include your life story; your greatest crucible; your self-awareness and emotional intelligence; your values; the purpose of your leadership; and how to take it out into the world and do it!

On this web page you’ll find:

  • Your welcome letter from your TNL faculty
  • Program Syllabus
  • Assignments by Session
  • Daily Schedule & Campus Information

It’s imperative to complete all the assignments. Give yourself ample time to complete the work; it will enhance not only your program experience but that of your fellow participants, too. Please contact Julie McKay with any questions you have at julie.mckay@1440.org.

– Your True North Faculty Team

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Assignments by Session

  • Monday: Introduction to True North Leadership (with Bill George)

    Reading: Introduction: A Clarion Call to Emerging Leaders in True North: Emerging Leader Edition (pages 1-12)

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    Questions for Consideration: After completing the reading, think about the questions in the program syllabus, page 4

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  • Monday: Your Life Story (with Scott Kriens)

    Reading: True North – Emerging Leader Edition, Chapter 1

    Fieldbook Assignment: Complete the exercises in Chapter 1 of True North Fieldbook — Emerging Leader Edition

    Activity: Think about your autobiography and write out the chapter titles of your life, then chart them on your Lifeline Chart (see the program syllabus, page 4, for details). Please bring your completed chart to class on Monday. 

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    Questions for Consideration: Think about the questions in the program syllabus, page 5

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  • Monday: Crucibles Shape Your Leadership (with Bill George & Zach Clayton)

    Reading: True North — Emerging Leader Edition, Chapters 2 & 3 

    Fieldbook Assignment: Complete the exercises in Chapters 2 and 3 of True North Fieldbook - Emerging Leader Edition

    Questions for Consideration: After completing the reading, think about the questions in the program syllabus, page 5

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  • Tuesday: Develop Self-Awareness (with Michelle Maldonado)

    Reading: True North — Emerging Leader Edition, Chapter 4 

    Fieldbook Assignment: Complete the exercises in Chapter 4 of True North Fieldbook — Emerging Leader Edition

    Additional Reading: How Satya Nadella's Family Helped Him Become a Successful Leader (The Economic Times)

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    Additional Reading: McKinsey: Lessons in Leadership and Well-Being (BillGeorge.org)

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    Additional Reading: Vulnerability Is Power (Huffington Post)

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    Questions for Consideration: After completing the additional readings, think about the questions in the program syllabus, page 5

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  • Tuesday: Live YOUR Values, Principles & Ethical Boundaries (with Dana Helen Born)

    Reading: True North — Emerging Leader Edition, Chapter 5

    Fieldbook Assignment: Complete the exercises in Chapter 5 of True North Fieldbook — Emerging Leader Edition

    Additional Reading: How will you measure your life?

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    Questions for Consideration: After completing the additional reading, think about the questions in the program syllabus, page 5

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  • Wednesday: Find YOUR Sweet Spot (with Dana Helen Born)

    Reading: True North — Emerging Leader Edition, Chapter 6

    Fieldbook Assignment: Complete the exercises in Chapter 6 of True North Fieldbook — Emerging Leader Edition

    Questions for Consideration: After completing the additional reading, think about the questions in the program syllabus, page 6

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  • Wednesday: Lead an Integrated Life (with Bill George)

    Reading: True North — Emerging Leader Edition, Chapter 7

    Fieldbook Assignment: Complete the exercises in Chapter 7 of True North Fieldbook — Emerging Leader Edition

    Special Assignment: Complete the writing assignment in the program syllabus, page 6

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    Questions for Consideration: After completing the reading and assignment, think about the questions in the program syllabus, page 6

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  • Thursday: Lead with Purpose (with Michelle Maldonado)

    Reading: True North — Emerging Leader Edition, Chapters 8 & 9

    Fieldbook Assignment: Complete the exercises in Chapters 8 and 9 of True North Fieldbook — Emerging Leader Edition

    Additional Reading: Additional Reading: From Purpose to Impact (Harvard Business Review)

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    Questions for Consideration: After completing the reading and assignment, think about the questions in the program syllabus, page 6

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    Special Assignment: Complete the writing assignment in the program syllabus, page 6

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  • Thursday: Energy & Empowerment ( with Scott Kriens)

    Read: Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time (Harvard Business Review)

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    Questions for Consideration: After completing the reading and assignment, think about the questions in the program syllabus, page 7

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  • Thursday: Leader as Coach ( with Bill George)

    Reading: True North Emerging Leader Edition, Chapter 10

  • Friday: Leading in Chaos ( with Bill George)

    Reading: True North — Emerging Leader Edition, Chapters 12 and 13

    Fieldbook Assignment: Complete the exercises in Chapters 12 and 13 of True North Fieldbook - Emerging Leader Edition

    Questions for Consideration: After completing the reading and assignment, think about the questions in the program syllabus, page 7

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  • Friday: Concluding Session - Leaning Toward a Better World (with Scott Kriens)

    In our final session we will meet as a group in Sanctuary. Each participant will have the opportunity to share what they learned this week - and how they plan to deploy their learning to becoming a better leader and to make this world a better place for everyone.

Download the 2025 True North Program Syllabus - Assignments by Session

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