Remarkable War Leaders: Secrets of Their Personalities

If you're interested in how leaders achieve remarkable results – in what could be considered the ultimate test – this is the book for you.

Here we explore the approach of five different war leaders to mobilising and motivating their people. This is quite an achievement in war – as evolutionary anthropologist Luke Glowacki points out: 'Warfare requires intensive levels of cooperation while risking death.' What sort of qualities contribute to effectiveness in this high stakes leadership?

There is a theme in this series of books about remarkable people – that there is no one leadership personality to rule them all. Some of the leaders portrayed here are highly openminded, others low on this attribute – more focused. Some highly extrovert, and yes – some inclined to be more independent. Values such as bravery and integrity are themes, but there are different routes to such qualities.

The good news – you can learn from these leaders, but you don't need to follow a formula. Like them, your path to effective leadership can build on your existing strengths.