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, Rachel Hall Sternberg ; edited by Julia Heskel.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Leadership -- 2. Buildinq and Losinq Constituencies -- 3. Consulting and decisionmaking -- 4. Strategy -- 5. Competition -- 6. Colleqiality and teamwork -- 7. Risk Takinq -- 8. Recognizinq opportunity -- 9. Commuication -- 10. Management-Employee relations -- 11. Motivation -- 12. Hiring and firinq -- 13. Delegation -- 14. Handlinq success and copinq with mistakes.

"For over a thousand years - from the great age of Hellenic colonization beginning in the eighth century B.C. to the collapse of the Roman Empire in A.D. 476 - the Western World was dominated by Greece and Rome. The contributions of these ancient civilizations to politics, business, technology, and the arts continue to influence our culture today. In Wisdom from the Ancients, three noted classical historians illuminate for today's aspiring leaders the accomplishments and lessons of this fascinating world, through the lives and writings of the warriors and philosophers, emperors and scribes, politicians and playwrights of the times.
Wisdom of the Ancients is a treasure trove of colorful anecdotes, surprisingly modern insights, and incisive commentary that traces many of today's management and communication practices back to their ancient roots. Along the way, you'll learn the origins of "economics" and "strategy," the incredible sophistication with which the Greeks and Romans developed social networks for political and financial gain, and that Nero probably strummed a lyre (and not a fiddle) while Rome burned.
Wisdom from the Ancients sets the famous exploits of such larger-than-life characters as Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Claudius in context, and features original translations (undertaken by the authors) of texts and quotations from a wide array of primary resources - from the historical accounts of Herodotus and Thucydides to the letters of Cicero and Pliny the Younger to the epic poetry of Homer and the fables of Aesop. Whether your endeavor is running a multinational corporation, preparing a public presentation, or anything in between, Wisdom from the Ancients is bound to enlighten, entertain, and inspire." -- Provided by the publisher.