{"product_id":"leadership-lessons-from-the-ancient-world-how-learning-from-the-past-can-win-you-the-future-hardback-9780470027097","title":"Leadership Lessons from the Ancient World; How Learning from the Past Can Win You the Future (Hardback) 9780470027097","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLeadership Lessons from the Ancient World\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eHow Learning from the Past Can Win You the Future\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eArthur Cotterell (Author), Roger Lowe (Author), Ian Shaw (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780470027097, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 23 June 2006\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e352 pages\u003cbr\u003e20.6 x 13.7 x 2.5 cm, 0.476 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\"Erudite certainly, but hugely readable.\" (\u003ci\u003eEducation Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, February 2007)  \u003cp\u003e\"readable and relevant\" (\u003ci\u003eLong Range Planning\u003c\/i\u003e, 40\/2007)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eAs 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, \u003ci\u003eLeadership Lessons from the Ancient World\u003c\/i\u003e combines history with business to show that the universal strategies used by great leaders of the past are still relevant today.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePreface.  \u003cp\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1. Courage: the daring of Ramesses II at Kadesh.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2. Risk taking: Thutmose III’s handling of his forces.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3. The ability to motivate: the military revolution of Wuling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4. Creating a compelling vision: the commoner emperor Liu Bang.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5. Developing people: the Han emperor Wu Di’s approach.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6. Focusing on results: the strategy of Themistocles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7. Integrity: the political supremacy of Pericles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8. Taking decisive action: the critical decisions of Epaminondas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9. Influencing people: Alexander’s multi-ethnic kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10. Leaving a legacy: the abdication of Candragupta.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11. Representing the business: Hannibal’s invasion of Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12. Creativity: the resourcefulness of Zhu Geliang.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13. Learning: Li Shimin and Wei Zheng.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e14. Change: Sulla’s constitutional reforms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e15. Networking: Cicero’s efforts to find allies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e16. Dealing with conflict: the policies of Vespasian.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e17. Empowerment: Diocletian’s imperial reforms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e18. Recognising achievement: the triumph of Belisarius.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e19. Leadership gambles: shifting the odds in your favour.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuggestions for further reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Business \u0026amp; management [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Business \u0026amp; management\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Business%20\u0026amp;%20management%20%5BKJ%5D%22\"\u003eKJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52256248889624,"sku":"9780470027097","price":18.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780470027097.jpg?v=1781274521","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/leadership-lessons-from-the-ancient-world-how-learning-from-the-past-can-win-you-the-future-hardback-9780470027097","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}