Description
Book SynopsisThe study of ancient events from a business perspective offers a unique way of observing how leadership actually works. Leadership Lessons from the Ancient World explores some of history's greatest leaders and their decisions that changed the world.
Trade Review"Erudite certainly, but hugely readable." (
Education Journal, February 2007)
"readable and relevant" (Long Range Planning, 40/2007)
Table of ContentsPreface.
Introduction.
1. Courage: the daring of Ramesses II at Kadesh.
2. Risk taking: Thutmose III’s handling of his forces.
3. The ability to motivate: the military revolution of Wuling.
4. Creating a compelling vision: the commoner emperor Liu Bang.
5. Developing people: the Han emperor Wu Di’s approach.
6. Focusing on results: the strategy of Themistocles.
7. Integrity: the political supremacy of Pericles.
8. Taking decisive action: the critical decisions of Epaminondas.
9. Influencing people: Alexander’s multi-ethnic kingdom.
10. Leaving a legacy: the abdication of Candragupta.
11. Representing the business: Hannibal’s invasion of Italy.
12. Creativity: the resourcefulness of Zhu Geliang.
13. Learning: Li Shimin and Wei Zheng.
14. Change: Sulla’s constitutional reforms.
15. Networking: Cicero’s efforts to find allies.
16. Dealing with conflict: the policies of Vespasian.
17. Empowerment: Diocletian’s imperial reforms.
18. Recognising achievement: the triumph of Belisarius.
19. Leadership gambles: shifting the odds in your favour.
Suggestions for further reading.
Index.
