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Discover the legendary life and career of Julius Caesar in this insightful and thought-provoking book that breaks down the bold strategies, leadership skills, and motivations behind his rise to power. Beyond his triumphs, the book examines the cautionary tale of his downfall, offering timeless lessons for managers, leaders, and business students to reflect on and benchmark their careers.
Through a modern lens by applying leadership theories this book explores Caesar's personal traits, relationships, and decisions that shaped his leadership, providing insights into his competencies and the factors behind his meteoric rise. It's a valuable case study for organizations aiming to develop strong leaders and teams, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone seeking practical strategies for success. For managers, leaders, professionals, and business students alike, this book offers a unique opportunity to reflect on their careers and benchmark their success and ambition against one of the greatest leaders of all time.
List of contents
Mapping a Leadership Biography: Set-Up and Approach.- The Making of a Leader: Caesar's Early Life and Education.- Rising Above the Fray: From High Potential to Leader.- Proving His Mettle: The Conquest of Gaul.- No Turning Back: How Followers Can Push a Leader into Crossing the Rubicon.- Alone at the Top: Chairman and CEO.- Being a Leader: Caesar's Leadership Development.- Being a Leader: Caesar's Leadership Personality.
About the author
Paul Vanderbroeck, PhD, is a historian, leadership scholar and executive coach. He has accompanied many leaders and high potential individuals across the world in their leadership careers. Among his publications are two business books: Leadership Strategies for Women (Springer, 2014) and The International Career Couple Handbook (2021).
Summary
Discover the legendary life and career of Julius Caesar in this insightful and thought-provoking book that breaks down the bold strategies, leadership skills, and motivations behind his rise to power. Beyond his triumphs, the book examines the cautionary tale of his downfall, offering timeless lessons for managers, leaders, and business students to reflect on and benchmark their careers.
Through a modern lens– by applying leadership theories – this book explores Caesar's personal traits, relationships, and decisions that shaped his leadership, providing insights into his competencies and the factors behind his meteoric rise. It's a valuable case study for organizations aiming to develop strong leaders and teams, making it a must-read for history enthusiasts, professionals, and anyone seeking practical strategies for success. For managers, leaders, professionals, and business students alike, this book offers a unique opportunity to reflect on their careers and benchmark their success and ambition against one of the greatest leaders of all time.
