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.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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 -- Winning as a leader.