03822oam 2200805I 450 991078965580332120230814232006.00-429-91093-20-429-89670-00-429-47193-91-283-24900-697866132490051-84940-442-9(CKB)2670000000113555(EBL)765013(OCoLC)748242071(SSID)ssj0000534104(PQKBManifestationID)12166992(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000534104(PQKBWorkID)10492393(PQKB)10917217(MiAaPQ)EBC765013(OCoLC)759160052(EXLCZ)99267000000011355520180611h20182004 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrAre leaders born or are they made? the case of alexander the great /by Elisabet EngellauBoca Raton, FL :Routledge, an imprint of Taylor and Francis,[2018].©2004.1 online resource (139 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-367-32324-9 1-85575-315-4 COVER; List of Illustrations; About the Authors; Preface; Introduction; PART I: HISTIOGRAPHY; PART II: LEADERSHIP; NOTES; REFERENCES; INDEXThis engaging study of the life of Alexander the Great, the charismatic leader who created an empire that spanned most of the ancient world, provides an in-depth look at the psychodynamics of leadership that will be of use to contemporary leaders in business and politics, and to consulting and training organisations.In the first part of the book, the authors weave the fascinating tale of Alexander's life, whilst highlighting his considerable leadership skills. They then analyse Alexander's personality and behaviour from a clinical perspective to demonstrate the psychological forces that shaped those leadership qualities. They look at the key facets of Alexander's leadership technique in detail, as a practical demonstration of effective leadership, an conclude by cataloguing Alexander's strengths and, just as importantly, his weaknesses for the vital lessons in leadership. This volume provokes both introspection and inspiration in the minds of its readers. It is vital reading for all managers and management consultants, MBA students, and all concerned with effective leadership.Alexander, the Great, 356-323 B.C. -- PsychologyGenerals -- Greece -- BiographyGreece -- History -- Macedonian Expansion, 359-323 B.CGreece -- Kings and rulers -- BiographyLeadership -- Case studiesGeneralsGreeceBiographyLeadershipCase studiesRegions & Countries - EuropeHILCCHistory & ArchaeologyHILCCGreeceHILCCGreeceHistoryMacedonian Expansion, 359-323 B.CGreeceKings and rulersBiographyAlexander, the Great, 356-323 B.C. -- Psychology.Generals -- Greece -- Biography.Greece -- History -- Macedonian Expansion, 359-323 B.C.Greece -- Kings and rulers -- Biography.Leadership -- Case studies.GeneralsLeadershipRegions & Countries - EuropeHistory & ArchaeologyGreece938.07092938.070924Engellau Elisabet1507990FlBoTFGFlBoTFGBOOK9910789655803321Are leaders born or are they made3739119UNINA