Wisdom from the Ancients: Enduring Business Lessons from Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and the Illustrious Leaders of Ancient Greece and Rome

Thomas J. Figueira, T. Corey Brennan and Rachel Hall Sternberg

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Timeless business wisdom from the brilliant strategists of ancient Greece and Rome.

Ancient Greece, the culture that brought us democracy, philosophy, comedy and tragedy, and the Olympic Games, and ancient Rome, best known for its military prowess, technological achievements, and imperial administration, are justly renowned for their contributions to Western civilization. Wisdom from the Ancients brings alive for today's managers the timeless insights of such larger-than-life figures as Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Trajan, Pericles, and dozens of other colorful and enigmatic leaders. Through direct quotations of ancient texts, engaging commentary, and period art, the authors illuminate the strategies and tactics that have withstood the test of time-from leadership and delegation to managing conflict to effective and persuasive communication.

Thomas J. Figueira is a professor of Classics and Ancient History at Rutgers University. T. Corey Brennan is an associate professor in Classics at Rutgers. Rachel Hall Sternberg is Chairperson of the Department of Classical Studies at the College of Wooster in Ohio.

	Introduction	vii
1	Leadership	1
2	Building and Losing constituencies	25
3	Consulting and Decision Making	53
4	Strategy	77
5	Competition	89
6	Collegiality and Teamwork	100
7	Risk Taking	111
8	Recognizing Opportunity	127
9	Communication	141
10	Management Employee Relations	153
11	Motivation	167
12	Hiring and Firing	181
13	Delegation	191
14	Handling Success and Coping with mistakes	204
	Glossary of Ancient Authors and Historical Figures	213
	Important Dates	219
	Index

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