Episode 120

June 15, 2026

Bill George

What Comes After You've Achieved Everything? | Bill George

What Comes After You've Achieved Everything? | Bill George

He had the career, the success, and the recognition. So why was he miserable?

In this episode, Chip Conley sits down with leadership expert, bestselling author, and former Medtronic CEO Bill George to explore why success without purpose can leave even the most accomplished people feeling unfulfilled.

Drawing from personal loss, career setbacks, and decades of leadership experience, Bill shares the lessons that helped him discover his True North and build a life centered on meaning rather than achievement.

You'll learn:

  • Why success alone will never be enough
  • How adversity reveals who you really are
  • What it means to find your True North
  • Why authentic leadership starts with self-awareness
  • How to stay purposeful and engaged at every stage of life

Whether you're navigating midlife, rethinking your career, or searching for deeper meaning, this conversation offers timeless wisdom for living and leading with purpose.

Listen now and discover what happens when success gives way to meaning.

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