Publication

2005-02-28 - Edward Elgar Publishing

Language

English

Word Count

49,250 words, Guess

Page Count

197 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

  • ISBN-101843769336
  • ISBN-139781843769330
  • Goodreads1005899
  • LibraryThing6798683
  • Open LibraryOL8950149M

Description

"Lessons on Leadership by Terror attempts to discover what happens to people when they acquire power, and whether the abuse of power is inevitable. Manfred Kets de Vries examines the life of the nineteenth-century Zulu king Shaka Zulu in order to help us understand the psychology of power and terror. During his short reign, Shaka Zulu established one of the most successful regimes based on terror that has ever existed, from which the traits of despotic leaders are illustrated. Shaka's life history is a study in the psychology of terror, and he can be a proxy for the behavior of any despot, be it from antiquity or modern times. From his leadership behavior fifteen cautionary lessons are derived, offering valuable principles for contemporary leaders." "This original book will be of enormous interest to a broad audience - from students and academics focusing on leadership, political science, and political psychology, to practitioners such as managers, executives, consultants, and leadership coaches."--Jacket.

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  • Lessons On Leadership By TerrorHardcoverEdward Elgar Publishing2005-02-28

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