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Are Leaders Born or Are They Made? : The Case of Alexander the Great by Elisabet Engellau; Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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What makes a great leader? Can leadership be learned or are great leaders born and not made? Manfred Kets de Vries answers these questions, and many more, in his innovative and fresh look at the timeless theme of effective leadership. His 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 organizations. In the first part of the book, the author weaves the fascinating tale of Alexander's life, whilst highlighting his considerable leadership skills. He then analyses Alexander's personality and behavior from a clinical perspective to demonstrate the psychological forces that shaped those leadership qualities. He looks at the key facets of Alexander's leadership technique in detail, as a practical demonstration of effective leadership, and concludes by cataloguing Alexander's strengths and, just as importantly, his weaknesses for the vital lessons in leadership. In this way, Manfred Kets de Vries creates a compelling vision of leadership that

Who reads Are Leaders Born or Are They Made? : The Case of Alexander the Great?

Author

Elisabet Engellau; Manfred F. R. Kets de Vries

Publisher

Karnac Books

Published

2004

Language

EN

ISBN

9780429896705

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Memoir, Psychology, History