Steve Forbes has a new book out (co-authored by John Prevas) discussing how the elements of success, leadership, and power have not changed much over the past 1000 years. The book is excerpted in today’s Forbes, and we found some interesting pieces over which to mull. For example:
“Even though more than two thousand years have passed since Hannibal crossed those Alps, the elements of what it takes to be a successful leader have not changed. They are simple and obvious, or should be: motivating those who follow you to share your vision; inspiring through example; a sense of duty and responsibility to those who trust and depend on you; the capacity to see a problem and the skill to fix it; developing and maintaining a proper perspective on yourself in the face of success or adversity; setting and achieving goals; understanding people’s limits and knowing when to drive hard and when to ease up on both subordinates and competitors.”
What better place to look for inspiration than the maverick leaders of the past? If they don’t inspire you to take risks and pursue your vision, nothing will. Plus, if Steve Forbes thinks it’s a good idea, it’s probably worth considering.
Check out the full excerpt here.
Cheers,
Lauren
