Critical Analysis of Power, Ambition, Glory
Power, Ambition, Glory
By Steve Forbes and John Prevas
Synopsis Power, Ambition, Glory analyzes great leaders in history and links similarities with leaders of today. Great leaders such as Cyrus the Great, Alexander the Great, Hannibal of Carthage, Julius Caesar and Augustus bear a striking resemblance to characteristics that we see from current business leaders. The historical leader’s leadership style and results that followed give insight into effective management.
Cyrus the Great Cyrus the Great saw no boundaries for his conquest. While he commanded a powerful army, he used his intelligence to win wars. Rather than razing towns and enslaving the residents, Cyrus brought acceptance and integration for the local population and built city infrastructure. He was brought down by his delusion of invincibility. CEO of Cisco System, John Chambers, is much like Cyrus the Great when looking at his ability to integrate corporate cultures. Jack Welch also bears similarities in regards to allowing managerial freedom as long as they are producing.
Alexander the Great Alexander the Great showed immense leadership skills in his conquest of the ancient world. His success led him to believe he was as unstoppable as a god. His ego led to his downfall and his lack of placing a working infrastructure where he conquered cast the Greek society into chaos. Today, Jean-Marie Messier bears parallels to Alexander the Great due to his ego and his relentless taste for takeover and lack of instilling an infrastructure.
Hannibal of Carthage Hannibal of Carthage was able to motivate and inspire his armies to accomplish feats that no one thought possible, including crossing the Alps in winter to surprise and attack Rome in their front yard. He led by example and created loyalty. Many men were loyal to him for years. Using his wit and knowledge of human psychology, he was able to win wars through his innovative strategies. His downfall came when his strategies
By Steve Forbes and John Prevas
Synopsis Power, Ambition, Glory analyzes great leaders in history and links similarities with leaders of today. Great leaders such as Cyrus the Great, Alexander the Great, Hannibal of Carthage, Julius Caesar and Augustus bear a striking resemblance to characteristics that we see from current business leaders. The historical leader’s leadership style and results that followed give insight into effective management.
Cyrus the Great Cyrus the Great saw no boundaries for his conquest. While he commanded a powerful army, he used his intelligence to win wars. Rather than razing towns and enslaving the residents, Cyrus brought acceptance and integration for the local population and built city infrastructure. He was brought down by his delusion of invincibility. CEO of Cisco System, John Chambers, is much like Cyrus the Great when looking at his ability to integrate corporate cultures. Jack Welch also bears similarities in regards to allowing managerial freedom as long as they are producing.
Alexander the Great Alexander the Great showed immense leadership skills in his conquest of the ancient world. His success led him to believe he was as unstoppable as a god. His ego led to his downfall and his lack of placing a working infrastructure where he conquered cast the Greek society into chaos. Today, Jean-Marie Messier bears parallels to Alexander the Great due to his ego and his relentless taste for takeover and lack of instilling an infrastructure.
Hannibal of Carthage Hannibal of Carthage was able to motivate and inspire his armies to accomplish feats that no one thought possible, including crossing the Alps in winter to surprise and attack Rome in their front yard. He led by example and created loyalty. Many men were loyal to him for years. Using his wit and knowledge of human psychology, he was able to win wars through his innovative strategies. His downfall came when his strategies