Alexander the Great's Art of Strategy

The Timeless Leadership Lessons of History's Greatest Empire Builder

By: Partha Bose

Narrated by: James Langton

Alexander the Great endures as one of the most admired and emulated leaders in world history. In our time, his example of unprecedented and unparalleled success has inspired leaders of business and government, from media mogul Ted Turner (who keeps a bronze bust of Alexander in his office) to Desert Storm commander General Norman Schwarzkopf (who credits Alexander's tactical innovations for his dramatic flanking maneuver against the Iraqi army in the liberation of Kuwait).

In Alexander the Great's Art of Strategy, Partha Bose, one of the world's leading experts on business strategy, gives fresh insight into Alexander's leadership and legacy--and shows how you can use the secrets of his success to conquer today's challenges, as successful executives, politicians, and generals have.

Blending insights from his years of experience in the business world with his lifelong study of Alexander, Bose interweaves a gripping biography with compelling analyses of contemporary case studies of successful corporations that have applied Alexander's lessons to their business, including Dell, General Electric, Wal-Mart, and the Washington Post company. This is a provocative and invaluable audiobook for leaders everywhere.©2003 Partha Bose; (P)2004 Random House, Inc. Random House Audio, a division of Random House, Inc.

Solid History, Tenuous Connections

A captivating and quick jaunt through the life and expansion of the Mecedonian empire at the hands of Alexander. The parallels drawn to modern leadership outside of warfare are tenuous, but thought provoking at a minimum. Having not studied Greek history in a long time, I enjoyed the work and the narrators tempo and style. Worth the investment of time if you have interest in the period of the person.

Strategy and History

This is a wonderfully written and narrated book. It gives one great insight into the mind, and the revolutionary ideas of Alexander The Great. You get an idea how Alexander dealt with people which was the source of his great success. The strategies he employed were brilliant, and the author sites excellent examples in modern day business where these strategies are used to great effect. Definately worth a listen to.

Good Read

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Enjoyed the book thoroughly. A good, brief, history of Alexander with good detail on some of his greatest battles.

I disagree with some of the commentators that the parallels were overly stretched. I think the author conveyed some lessons of Alexander well to modern business.

The only criticism I have is that the author did not chronologically go through the campaigns of Alexander. It was a bit confusing in that regard.

Engrossing

The lessons about business aren't profound but are nevertheless interesting. It's a great way to approach the subject matter - by seguaing, now and then, to how Alenxander's tactics relate to business. The narration is superb and overall the program is thoroughly 'listenable'.

Alexander the Great's Art of War

Well written and narrated. Worth listening to for history buffs. These specifics can be applied in many ways especially young students beginning at about 5-7 years old.