#87 - Solving Our Leadership Crisis: Featuring Bill George, Former Board Director at Goldman Sachs
Investing In Integrity · 2025-09-23 · 60 min
Episode notes
In this episode of the Investing in Integrity podcast, Ross Overline , CEO and co-founder of Scholars of Finance , welcomes Bill George , Legendary Business leader and former CEO of Medtronic, Harvard Business School professor, and board member at Goldman Sachs, for a candid conversation on authentic leadership in finance. Drawing on decades of executive and boardroom experience, Bill highlights why integrity, emotional intelligence, and purpose-driven decision-making are vital in today’s financial landscape. Together, they discuss strategies for combating greed, building sustainable long-term value, and staying true to one’s moral compass even in high-stakes environments. The discussion also explores navigating ethical challenges in the age of AI and ensuring finance remains a force for good. Whether you’re an aspiring finance professional or a seasoned investor, this episode offers valuable insights on leading with character and transforming business through values-based leadership. Meet Bill George: Bill George is an Executive Education Fellow at Harvard Business School and former chairman and CEO of Medtronic, where he led from 1991 to 2001.