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by Paul Vanderbroeck (Author)
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.
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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.
"A must-read for both junior and senior leaders who are looking for an inspiring benchmark."
Professor Jean-Fran?ois Manzoni, IMD
"You'll never read history quite the same again..."
Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, CEO, 20-first
"A brilliant idea to teach leadership through the life of Julius Caesar."
Alex Hungate, President & COO, Grab Holdings Inc
"A must-read for those seeking to learn from the past to lead more collaboratively and effectively."
Professor Susan Goldsworthy, IMD
"A must-read for mastering the art of leadership."
Artur Umerkaev, Director, Cap Gemini
"A powerful tool for deciding whether to become a leader or what kind of a leader to be."
Professor Konstantin Korotov, ESMT
Author Biography
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).
