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.
Author(s): Arthur Cotterell, Roger Lowe, Ian Shaw
Edition: 1
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 352
Cover......Page 1
Contents......Page 7
Preface......Page 9
Introduction......Page 11
1: Courage: The daring of Ramesses II at Kadesh......Page 27
2: Risk taking: Thutmose III’s handling of his forces......Page 41
3: The ability to motivate: The military revolution of Wuling......Page 55
4: Creating a compelling vision: The commoner emperor Liu Bang......Page 71
5: Developing people: The Han emperor Wu Di’s approach......Page 83
6: Focusing on results: The strategy of Themistocles......Page 99
7: Integrity: The political supremacy of Pericles......Page 115
8: Taking decisive action: The critical decisions of Epaminondas......Page 129
9: Influencing people: Alexander’s multi-ethnic kingdom......Page 143
10: Leaving a legacy: The abdication of Candragupta......Page 161
11: Representing the business: Hannibal’s invasion of Italy......Page 177
12: Creativity: The resourcefulness of Zhu Geliang......Page 193
13: Learning: Li Shimin and Wei Zheng......Page 209
14: Change: Sulla’s constitutional reforms......Page 225
15: Networking: Cicero’s efforts to find allies......Page 241
16: Dealing with conflict: The policies of Vespasian......Page 257
17: Empowerment: Diocletian’s imperial reforms......Page 275
18: Recognising achievement: The triumph of Belisarius......Page 291
19: Winning as a leader......Page 307
Suggestions for further reading......Page 323
Index......Page 337
