Few leadership titles have been written on the lives of women. Alan Axelrod, noted historian and business management expert, reveals how Elizabeth I overcame daunting obstacles to win intense loyalty and lead England to greatness.
The queen's long reign offers lessons on- developing a leadership attitude and image enhanced by personal dynamism; becoming an effective coach and mentor skilled at nurturing creativity; manipulating others--subtly and ethically--and knowing and anticipating the ""enemy.""
How did Elizabeth meet the challenges that faced her, managing not only to stay alive and keep her imperiled nation afloat, but also to win the intense loyalty of her people and lead England to greatness? Historians and biographers have offered many explanations. Elizabeth I, CEO takes a fresh view, exploring issues that are relevant to leaders--especially business leaders--of today.
By:
Alan Axelrod Ph.D.
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions:
Height: 206mm,
Width: 139mm,
Spine: 21mm
Weight: 344g
ISBN: 9780735203570
ISBN 10: 0735203571
Pages: 274
Publication Date: 01 May 2002
Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
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ELT Advanced
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Introduction An Elizabethan Prologue One: ""My Little Power"": A Leader's First Lesson: Survival Two: From Bastard Child to Virgin Queen: Creating a Leadership Image Three: ""Unto Her People"": Combining the Common Touch with the Air of Leadership Four: Keeping the Faith: Creating Common Cause without Tyranny Five: Good Counsel: Building a Loyal Staff - and a Loyal Opposition Six: New Worlds, New Markets: Growing the Enterprise and Crushing the Competition Seven: ""The Heart and Stomach of a King"": Turning Crisis into Triumph Eight: Rebellion: Holding onto the Power Nine: Queen of the Bottom Line: Doing Business without Excuses Ten: Winning: A Great Leader Assesses Herself Appendix: An Elizabethan Chronicle: A Timeline Study of the Age of Elizabeth Recommended Reading: The Sources of Elizabeth I, CEO Index
