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

Author:   Elisabet Engellau ,  Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9780367323240


Pages:   140
Publication Date:   05 July 2019
Format:   Hardback
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Are Leaders Born or Are They Made?: The Case of Alexander the Great


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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.

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Author:   Elisabet Engellau ,  Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.362kg
ISBN:  

9780367323240


ISBN 10:   0367323249
Pages:   140
Publication Date:   05 July 2019
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface -- Introduction -- Histiography -- Setting the stage -- Creating a war machine -- Family turmoil -- A strategic genius -- Administering an empire -- Striving for the “Endless Ocean” -- Leadership -- The management of meaning -- Entering the inner theatre of the king -- The aftermath -- Leadership lessons from Alexander the Great -- Notes

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'Elisabet Engellau' works as an independent consultant focusing on one-on-one executive coaching, leadership development, cross-cultural management and team building. She is a member of the faculty at INSEAD, the Center for Creative Leadership, and the Stockholm School of Economics. Presently, she is in charge of coaching in the Advanced Management Program as well as other top executive programs at INSEAD. Manfred Kets De Vries is a clinical professor of leadership development and a consultant on organizational design/transformation and strategic human resource management to leading worldwide companies. He holds the Raoul de Vitry d'Avaucourt Chair of Leadership Development at 'Instead', Fontainebleau, France. He has also held professorships at McGill University, the Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales, Montreal, and the Harvard Business School, and he has lectured at management institutions around the world. He is the author, co-author, or editor of over 20 books. The Financial Times, Le Capital, Wirtschaftswoche, and The Economist have judged Manfred Kets de Vries one of Europe's leading management thinkers.

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