Includes bibliographical references and index.

Courage : the daring of Ramesses II at Kadesh -- Risk taking : Thutmose III's handling of his forces -- The ability to motivate : the military revolution of Wuling -- Creating a compelling vision : the commoner emperor Liu Bang -- Developing people : the Han emperor Wu Di's approach -- Focusing on results : the strategy of Themistocles -- Integrity : the political supremacy of Pericles -- Taking decisive action : the critical decisions of Epaminondas -- Influencing people : Alexander's multi-ethnic kingdom -- Leaving a legacy : the abdication of Candragupta -- Representing the business : Hannibal's invasion of Italy -- Creativity : the resourcefulness of Zhu Geliang -- Learning : Li Shimin and Wei Zheng -- Change : Sulla's constitutional reforms -- Networking : Cicero's efforts to find allies -- Dealing with conflict : the policies of Vespasian -- Empowerment : Diocletian's imperial reforms -- Recognising achievement : the triumph of Belisarius -- Winning as a leader.

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