Leadership Lessons from the Ancient World

Preface.
<p>Introduction.</p>
<p>1. Courage: the daring of Ramesses II at Kadesh.</p>
<p>2.&nbsp;Risk taking: Thutmose III s handling of his forces.</p>
<p>3. The ability to motivate: the military revolution of Wuling.</p>
<p>4.&nbsp;Creating a compelling vision: the commoner emperor Liu Bang.</p>
<p>5.&nbsp;Developing people: the Han emperor Wu Di s approach.</p>
<p>6.&nbsp;Focusing on results: the strategy of Themistocles.</p>
<p>7.&nbsp;Integrity: the political supremacy of Pericles.</p>
<p>8.&nbsp;Taking decisive action: the critical decisions of Epaminondas.</p>
<p>9. Influencing people: Alexander s multi–ethnic kingdom.</p>
<p>10.&nbsp;Leaving a legacy: the abdication of Candragupta.</p>
<p>11. Representing the business: Hannibal s invasion of Italy.</p>
<p>12.&nbsp;Creativity: the resourcefulness of Zhu Geliang.</p>
<p>13. Learning: Li Shimin and Wei Zheng.</p>
<p>14.&nbsp;Change: Sulla s constitutional reforms.</p>
<p>15. Networking: Cicero s efforts to find allies.</p>
<p>16.&nbsp;Dealing with conflict: the policies of Vespasian.</p>
<p>17.&nbsp;Empowerment: Diocletian s imperial reforms.</p>
<p>18.&nbsp;Recognising achievement: the triumph of Belisarius.</p>
<p>19.&nbsp;Leadership gambles: shifting the odds in your favour.</p>
<p>Suggestions for further reading.</p>
<p>Index.</p>