Power Ambition Glory
The Stunning Parallels between Great Leaders of the Ancient World and Today . . . and the Lessons You Can Learn
INTRODUCTION
How the Past Can Guide Your FutureA couple of years ago while browsing in a local bookstore in Naples, Florida, for something interesting to read, I* came across Hannibal Crosses the Alps by John Prevas. It’s the story of the ancient Carthaginian commander who accomplished something that neither his allies nor his enemies thought possible: He led an army, including horses and elephants, over the Alps in winter and then defeated his Roman adversaries in their own backyard.
As I reviewed the book in Forbes magazine, two thoughts occurred to me about leadership: (1) Anyone who accomplishes something great, something unique, whether in business or in politics, often does so by defying the conventional thinking of his time. (2) Even though more than two thousand years have passed since Hannibal crossed those Alps, the elements of what it takes to be a successful leader have not changed. They are simple and obvious, or should be: motivating those who follow you to share ...
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