| Are Leaders Born or Are They Made?: The Case of Alexander the Great Contributor(s): Engellau, Elisabet (Author), Kets de Vries, Manfred F. R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1855753154 ISBN-13: 9781855753150 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2004 Annotation: 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 no one can afford to ignore.Lavishly illustrated, this exquisite volume is a joy to read, provoking both introspection and inspiration in the minds of its readers. Vital for all managers and management consultants, MBA students, and all concerned with effective leadership. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Industrial & Organizational Psychology - Psychology | Social Psychology - Business & Economics | Leadership |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2004302782 |
| Physical Information: 0.45" H x 5.86" W x 9.04" (0.49 lbs) 114 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) - Cultural Region - Greece |
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| Publisher Description: This book discusses the psychodynamics of leadership-in and relies on concepts of developmental psychology, family systems theory, cognitive theory, dynamic psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis to understand Alexander's behaviour and actions. |