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Routledge - Are Leaders Born or Are They Made? Alexander Case

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Explore the deep psychological roots of leadership in this academic study by Routledge. Using the life of Alexander the Great as a primary case study, this book investigates whether leadership is an innate trait or a developed skill. By examining Alexander's specific behaviors and historical actions, the text provides a unique perspective on how personality and history collide. This work applies various scientific frameworks to understand leadership-in. It utilizes concepts from developmental psychology, family systems theory, and cognitive theory to build a comprehensive view of command. Readers will find analysis rooted in dynamic psychiatry, psychotherapy, and psychoanalysis, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the mental processes behind historical greatness. Written by Elisabet Engellau, an expert in executive coaching and leadership development, this book bridges the gap between historical biography and modern psychological theory. Whether you are studying social history or the science of management, this text offers a detailed look at the drivers of human behavior.

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Analyzes the life of Alexander the Great to answer the fundamental question of whether leaders are born or made.

Integrates diverse psychological frameworks including developmental psychology and cognitive theory to explain leadership behaviors.

Provides a deep dive into the psychodynamics of leadership through the lenses of psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.

Utilizes family systems theory to examine the historical context and personal background of one of history's most famous figures.

Authored by Elisabet Engellau, a faculty member at INSEAD and the Stockholm School of Economics with expertise in executive coaching.

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hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
17 July 2019
Listed Since
26 June 2019

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