The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership: Classical Wisdom for Modern Leaders
- 1h 17m
- M. A. Soupios, Panos Mourdoukoutas
- AMACOM
- 2015
Skills and experience might land you a leadership position, but they don't make you a true leader. Leadership comes from inside - and the greatest leaders first question themselves before they tackle the world around them. To aid in this critical interrogation, The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership explores ideas from Aristotle, Heraclitus, Sophocles, Hesiod, and other great thinkers, including: know thyself; do not waste energy on things you cannot change; nurture community; always embrace the truth; let competition reveal talent; live life by a higher code; and, understand that character is destiny. Then it shows you how to take each idea - along with what you've learned about yourself - and apply it to the challenges of the modern workplace. As Aristotle tutored Alexander the Great, you too will learn what it takes to conquer all.
About the Authors
Michael A. Soupios is professor of political philosophy at LIU Post in New York, where he has taught and held a variety of administrative positions since 1977. The author of numerous articles and papers, Soupios has also written five books, including The Ten Golden Rules (with Panos Mourdoukoutas). In addition, he holds eight graduate degrees including four earned doctorates. His areas of expertise include history, classics, philosophy, political science, and religion. He has conducted seminars and special lectures in all these fields.
Panos Mourdoukoutas is professor and chair of the Department of Economics at LIU Post in New York. He has published several articles in professional journals and magazines, including Forbes.com (where he has his own column), Barron’s, the New York Times, Japan Times, Newsday, Plain Dealer, Edge Singapore, European Management Review, Management International Review, and Journal of Risk and Insurance. He has also published twelve books, including The Ten Golden Rules (with Michael Soupios). He has traveled extensively throughout the world giving lectures and seminars for private and government organizations. His interests lie in global markets, business, investment strategy, and personal success.
In this Book
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The Ten Golden Rules of Leadership—Classical Wisdom for Modern Leaders
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Preface
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Introduction—True Leadership Begins with a Philosophy of Life
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Know Thyself
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Office shows the person
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Nurture community in the workplace
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Do not waste energy on things you cannot change
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Always embrace the truth
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Let competition reveal talent
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Live life by a higher code
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Always Evaluate Information with a Critical Eye
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Never Underestimate the Power of Personal Integrity
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Character is destiny
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Epilogue
