Leadership Lessons from the Ancient World

How Learning from the Past Can Win You the Future

Arthur Cotterell, Roger Lowe, Ian Shaw

352 pages, parution le 30/06/2006

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As the demand for comparative studies of leadership rises, managers and trainers are looking harder than ever for new studies to which trainees will not bring preconceived idea. This unique book delivers just that. Though the contexts have changed, the examination of ancient events from a business perspective provides a wealth of useful insights on how the process of leadership works. From China's first emperor Liu Bang on vision and Pericles on integrity to Alexander the Great on communication and Ramesses II on courage, Leadership Lessons from the Ancient World combines history with business to show that the universal strategies used by great leaders of the past are still relevant today.

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Courage: the daring of Ramesses II at Kadesh
Risk taking: Thutmose III's handling of his forces
The ability to motivate: the military revolution of Wuling
Creating a compelling vision: the commoner emperor Liu Bang
Developing people: the Han emperor Wu Di's approach
Focusing on results: the strategy of Themistocles
Integrity: the political supremacy of Pericles
Taking decisive action: the critical decisions of Epaminondas
Influencing people: Alexander's multi-ethnic kingdom
Leaving a legacy: the abdication of Candragupta
Representing the business: Hannibal's invasion of Italy
Creativity: the resourcefulness of Zhu Geliang
Learning: Li Shimin and Wei Zheng
Change: Sulla's constitutional reforms
Networking: Cicero's efforts to find allies
Dealing with conflict: the policies of Vespasian
Empowerment: Diocletian's imperial reforms
Recognising achievement: the triumph of Belisarius
Leadership gambles: shifting the odds in your favour
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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Wiley
Auteur(s)	Arthur Cotterell, Roger Lowe, Ian Shaw
Parution	30/06/2006
Nb. de pages	352
Format	13,5 x 21,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	475g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780470027097
ISBN13	978-0-470-02709-7