false 240537 1 Exceptional leaders are the ones who are able to analyze problems, optimize resources, inspire loyalty, and execute strategy. There is no more stunning example in history than Alexander the Great, whose leadership skills were so immense that they still resonate some 2,000 years later. <i>The Wisdom of Alexander the Great</i> reveals four leadership processes distilled from the life and extraordinary accomplishments of Alexander, King of Macedonia. Readers will learn how he:* reframed problems in order to meet seemingly insurmountable challenges* built alliances by using his strength to generate trust and respect, not just fear* established identity and "branded" himself a unifier, thus keeping the home base secure while continuing to expand his empire* recognized and assimilated the cultures and symbols of different peoples, becoming a powerful and trusted figure everywhere he went<i>The Wisdom of Alexander the Great</i> relates 34 riveting episodes from Alexander's expansion through India and the Persian Empire, includingincluding Asia Minor, Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Middle East, and more. Each example, tied to a modern-day counterpart, imparts valuable lessons from the timeless legend of one of the greatest leaders in history. 233017 9 2004 The Wisdom of Alexander The Great: Enduring Leadership Lessons From The Man Who Created An Empire total:9|5:3|4:3|3:1|2:1|1:1| 9 33 14 2 4 0 false false Mon Apr 14 11:49:38 -0700 2008 Mon Apr 14 11:49:54 -0700 2008 more...]]> 3 0 false false Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2004 Wed Jan 28 18:24:22 -0800 2009 Wed Jan 28 18:24:48 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Sun Jul 26 12:19:59 -0700 2009 Sun Jul 26 12:19:59 -0700 2009 2 0 false false Wed Mar 04 10:31:07 -0800 2009 Wed Mar 04 10:31:07 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Mon Jan 05 08:51:26 -0800 2009 Mon Jan 05 08:51:28 -0800 2009 0 0 false false Wed Dec 31 18:57:25 -0800 2008 Wed Dec 31 18:57:25 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Fri Aug 22 16:46:06 -0700 2008 Fri Aug 22 16:46:33 -0700 2008 4 0 false false Mon Aug 18 20:10:00 -0700 2008 Mon Aug 18 20:10:00 -0700 2008 1 0 false false Mon Aug 25 16:57:36 -0700 2008 Sun Jul 27 06:29:18 -0700 2008 Mon Aug 25 16:57:36 -0700 2008 5 0 false false Mon Feb 25 18:30:40 -0800 2008 Mon Feb 25 18:30:40 -0800 2008 5 0 false false Sat Feb 02 19:16:44 -0800 2008 Sat Feb 02 19:16:49 -0800 2008 4 0 false false Sun Dec 16 22:31:28 -0800 2007 Sun Dec 16 22:31:28 -0800 2007 0 0 false false Wed Oct 24 06:13:28 -0700 2007 Wed Oct 24 06:13:28 -0700 2007 0 0 false false Tue Oct 16 17:24:56 -0700 2007 Tue Oct 16 17:24:56 -0700 2007 http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=240537