Preface.

Introduction.

1. Courage: the daring of Ramesses II at Kadesh.

2.?Risk taking: Thutmose III’s handling of his forces.

3. The ability to motivate: the military revolution of Wuling.

4.?Creating a compelling vision: the commoner emperor Liu Bang.

5.?Developing people: the Han emperor Wu Di’s approach.

6.?Focusing on results: the strategy of Themistocles.

7.?Integrity: the political supremacy of Pericles.

8.?Taking decisive action: the critical decisions of Epaminondas.

9. Influencing people: Alexander’s multi-ethnic kingdom.

10.?Leaving a legacy: the abdication of Candragupta.

11. Representing the business: Hannibal’s invasion of Italy.

12.?Creativity: the resourcefulness of Zhu Geliang.

13. Learning: Li Shimin and Wei Zheng.

14.?Change: Sulla’s constitutional reforms.

15. Networking: Cicero’s efforts to find allies.

16.?Dealing with conflict: the policies of Vespasian.

17.?Empowerment: Diocletian’s imperial reforms.

18.?Recognising achievement: the triumph of Belisarius.

19.?Leadership gambles: shifting the odds in your favour.

Suggestions for further reading.

Index.