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Inspiring Leadership: Learning from Great Leaders

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In Inspiring Leadership, the author reviews some of the great leaders in history, highlighting what they have to teach us today about the nature and practice of leadership. He drew numerous examples from leaders in the military, politics, industry and the church. He explains the leadership qualities of the various leaders in depth, with due regard to the historical context. The book is essential reading for those aspiring for leadership positions in various fields.

The book explains the various concepts of leadership that were applied by successful leaders throughout history. The leadership qualities that resulted in success were explained in the context of the period of history. The author illustrates different facets of leadership, which include leadership through knowledge, the servant leader, the gentleman leader, charisma and women as leaders. He explores the very different styles of leadership of notable figures like Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Alexander the Great and Hitler. He examines the cardinal qualities of inspiring, setting direction, communication and decision making as well as the values of humour, intuition and imagination.

The lessons I learnt from the book enables me to play my part in providing leadership to my subordinates and indeed provide direction to African airlines in areas of my responsibilities, namely in engineering and maintenance as well as in training. I am now aware of the deficiencies in my leadership and am now adequately equipped to provide a vision for my department, in the current highly dynamic operating conditions.