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Lead to What End?

Lead to What End?

Some leaders see themselves as a steward of their position. Others want to claim a top position in business. Still others want to accomplish something specific. None of these purposes, however, outlast the leader himself.

Leadership Lessons from Hammurabi

Leadership Lessons from Hammurabi

Hammurabi (1810-1750 BC) was the sixth king of the First Babylonian dynasty. He issued a set of laws known as the Code of Hammurabi, which influence the laws and constitutions of nations even to this day.

Leadership Lessons from Johannes Gutenberg

Leadership Lessons from Johannes Gutenberg

Johannes Gensfleisch zur Laden zum Gutenberg (1393 – 1468) was a German inventor of the moveable type printing press. Gutenburg’s printing press led to the explosion of knowledge through printed books during the Renaissance. Today he is regarded as one of the most important figures of the last 1,000 years.

Leadership Lessons from Alexander the Great

Leadership Lessons from Alexander the Great

Alexander the Great (356-323 BC), also known as Alejandro Magno, was king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. By the age of 30, he had created one of the largest empires in history. He was undefeated in battle and is widely considered to be one of the greatest and most successful military commanders to ever live.