True North

"True North" by Bill George is a compelling book about discovering and embracing one's authentic leadership style. In the book, George argues that authentic leadership arises from one's core values, beliefs, and principles. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, personal values, and character in leadership.

This book is particularly relevant for cadets in the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA), who are being trained to become leaders in the Philippine National Police (PNP). The PNPA's four-year Cadetship program aims to develop future PNP leaders who uphold the highest standards of integrity, service, and leadership. The PNPA cadetship program is a rigorous process that requires physical, mental, and emotional fortitude, which is essential to be an effective leader in the PNP.

George's principles of authentic leadership are aligned with the PNPA's values, integrity, service, and leadership. Self-Awareness (know yourself and seek self-improvement): Knowing oneself is fundamental to leadership. By understanding our values, strengths, weaknesses, and biases, we can be more effective in leading others. Mission and purpose, leaders must have a clear sense of mission and purpose to guide their actions and decisions. This is particularly important in law enforcement, where the mission is to protect and serve the people. Values and principles, leaders must adhere to a set of values and principles that guide their actions. In the PNPA, the cadets are trained to uphold the values of Honor, Excellence, and Service.

It also stresses the importance of continuous learning and growth as a leader, which is essential for PNPA cadets as they embark on their careers in law enforcement. The PNPA's curriculum is designed to provide cadets with a broad range of knowledge and skills, from law enforcement techniques to management and leadership principles.

Indeed, "True North" by Bill George is a valuable book for anyone seeking to develop their leadership skills, including PNPA cadets. By embracing the principles of authentic leadership, PNPA cadets can become effective leaders who uphold the highest standards of integrity, service, and leadership in the PNP.

George Family Office. (2023, January 11). True North. Bill George. https://billgeorge.org/book/true-north